Open 24 hours. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 39m – 1h 13m.
In an emergency, call 911.
In an emergency, call 911. Independent services, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.
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Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. As a rural community hospital, weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be relatively manageable times to visit for non-urgent concerns. If your situation is not life-threatening, contacting Health Link 811 first can help you determine whether an ER visit is necessary.
Busier times: Without historical data, specific peak hours cannot be confirmed. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. If possible, avoid arriving during late evening hours for minor concerns, and always call ahead at 780-623-4404 if you are uncertain.
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Open on ERstat →The Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre (William J. Cadzow) at 9110 93 Street provides 24/7 emergency department services to residents of Lac La Biche and the surrounding rural communities of northeastern Alberta. As a combined acute care and continuing care facility with 23 acute care beds, the ED is equipped to assess and stabilize patients experiencing major trauma, cardiac events, injuries, and general medical concerns, with the ability to arrange transport to higher-level facilities when needed. Patients are triaged using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) and cared for by a team that may include physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists.
24/7 Emergency Department, General Medicine, Obstetrics, Day Surgery Services and Recovery, Ambulatory Services, Laboratory Services, Diagnostic Imaging (X-Ray), On-site Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Services, Continuing Care Services, Adult Day Program, Breastfeeding Clinic, Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program, Interpreter and Translation Services, Palliative Care (1 dedicated bed).
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Surface parking is typical for this community-level hospital in Lac La Biche. For specific details on accessible parking spaces or any parking fees, contact the hospital directly at 780-623-4404.
Lac La Biche is a rural community with no confirmed scheduled public transit serving the hospital directly. Personal vehicle, taxi, or arranged ride services are the primary methods of reaching the facility. The hospital is located across the street from Portage College, making it a recognizable local landmark.
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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