Killam General Hospital

Killam, AB

PREDICTED Moderate confidence
Up to 3h 41m
Most likely 1h 36m
Typically 1h 7m – 2h 23m at this hospital

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Strathcona Community Hospital
2h 43m wait · updated 2 min ago
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5203 49 Ave, Killam, AB (780) 385-3741 Hospital website

About Killam General Hospital

Killam Health Centre, located at 5203 49 Ave in Killam, Alberta, is a Covenant Health facility offering a 24/7 emergency department serving the surrounding rural communities of east-central Alberta. As both an acute care and continuing care facility, it provides emergency diagnosis and treatment alongside a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including diagnostic imaging, laboratory, and cardiac monitoring. Patients with serious emergencies are seen first by priority, and the centre is well-suited for residents of Killam and nearby rural areas seeking urgent and general emergency care.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging (emergency, inpatient, and outpatient), Laboratory Services (emergency, inpatient, and outpatient), Cardiac/Heart Monitoring, Acute Care Medicine Unit, Palliative Care Unit, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition Counselling, Recreational Therapy, Pastoral Care, Interpretive/Language Services (in-person, video, or phone), Secure Dementia Care (12 private rooms), Continuing Care (44 beds), Respite Care, Adult Day Support Program (2 days/week), Handi-Van Transportation Service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the emergency department at Killam Health Centre open 24 hours a day?
Yes, the emergency department at Killam Health Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays, serving patients across the Killam area and surrounding rural communities.
Is Killam Health Centre part of a larger health network?
Yes, Killam Health Centre is operated by Covenant Health, a Catholic health care organization. The facility joined the Covenant Health system in 2009 and has roots going back to 1930 when the Sisters of St. Joseph of London, Ontario established the original hospital in Killam.
Does Killam Health Centre offer diagnostic imaging and lab services at the ER?
Yes, the centre provides diagnostic imaging and laboratory services for emergency patients, as well as for inpatients and outpatients. These services support timely diagnosis and treatment within the facility.
What language services are available at the Killam ER?
Killam Health Centre offers interpretive services for patients and families who prefer to communicate in a language other than English. These services are available in person, through live video, or over the phone and can be arranged through your care team upon arrival.
Is there free parking at Killam Health Centre?
Yes, free visitor parking is available in the main parking lot, including accessible stalls for patients and visitors with mobility needs. There are no paid parking areas or time limits at the facility.
Does Killam Health Centre offer any transportation assistance for patients?
The facility operates a handi-van service for eligible patients. If you require transportation assistance to access care at Killam Health Centre, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability and eligibility.

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