Open 24 hours. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 2h 16m – 4h 33m.
In an emergency, call 911.
Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.
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Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be quieter in rural emergency departments. If your situation is not life-threatening, arriving earlier in the day may mean shorter waits.
Busier times: Emergency departments across Canada are typically busiest on Monday mornings, Friday evenings, and weekends. Without specific data for High Prairie Health Complex, it is advisable to avoid these peak periods for non-urgent concerns. For true emergencies, go immediately regardless of time.
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Open on ERstat →High Prairie Health Complex is a modern, $228.3-million regional facility located at 4620 53 Ave in High Prairie, Alberta, serving residents of the town, surrounding rural areas, three Métis Settlements, and First Nations communities. The 24/7 emergency department is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists who use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize care, and the facility is equipped with advanced life-saving technology including on-site CT, MRI, and ultrasound imaging. For conditions beyond its scope, the ED can stabilize patients and coordinate transfer to higher-level facilities such as those in Peace River or Grande Prairie.
24/7 Emergency Department, General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgical Services (emergent, urgent, and elective), Diagnostic Imaging: X-ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI, Laboratory and Pathology, Ambulatory Care, Respiratory Therapy, Renal Program, Pre-operative Assessment, Inpatient Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Dietitian Services, Optometry, Massage Therapy, Walk-In Medical Clinic, Family Practice Clinic.
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The High Prairie Health Complex is located on a single greenfield site at the west end of High Prairie and is most accessible by personal vehicle. Wheelchair-accessible entry is available. For specific parking details including stall availability and accessibility designations, contact the facility directly at 780-523-6440.
High Prairie is a small rural town with no confirmed public transit routes serving the hospital. Most patients travel by personal vehicle. Patients requiring transportation assistance should contact Alberta Health Services or the facility directly at 780-523-6440.
Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on Alberta health data. Actual wait times may vary.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
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