Northeast Community Health Centre

Edmonton, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Edmonton

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About Northeast Community Health Centre

Northeast Community Health Centre (NECHC) is a 24/7 emergency department located in northeast Edmonton, AB, operated through Alberta Health Services. The ED is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists who triage patients using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to ensure the most urgent cases are seen first. As a teaching clinic affiliated with the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine, NECHC serves a diverse community including low-income families, recent immigrants and refugees, Indigenous peoples, and individuals with complex mental health needs — offering stabilization, referrals, and follow-up care.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) patient assessment Stabilization and transfer coordination to higher-level care facilities Pediatric emergency assessment and treatment Child Asthma Clinic partnership Child and Adolescent Health Clinic Developmental and behavioural assessment for children and teens Mental health and addictions services Family medicine Public health nursing (immunization, pre/post-natal support, health screening) General radiology Audiology services Diabetes prevention Women's health Interpreter and translation services Referrals to family doctors and specialists

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Free on-site parking is available at Northeast Community Health Centre. The lot is patrolled by parking security and includes a blue emergency phone and safety lighting. Some patients report that public parking can feel limited during busy periods relative to staff parking. The facility is wheelchair accessible.

Northeast Community Health Centre is well served by Edmonton Transit Service (ETS). Clareview LRT Station (Capital Line) is approximately 460 metres southeast of the facility, and West Clareview Transit Centre is approximately 390 metres away, with multiple bus stops within 200–400 metres of the entrance.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait-time data is currently available for this location. Generally, early weekday mornings (before 9 a.m.) tend to be among the quieter periods at community emergency departments. Always check AHS's published real-time wait times for NECHC before visiting.

🔴 Busier times

No historical pattern data is available for this facility. As with most Canadian EDs, late evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings typically see higher volumes. Checking real-time wait times via AHS before you go is the best way to gauge current conditions.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Northeast Community Health Centre have a 24-hour emergency department?
Yes. The NECHC emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Patients enter through the main desk on the first floor and are triaged using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS).
Can children be treated in the NECHC emergency department?
Yes. NECHC is experienced in treating pediatric patients, including those with complex or multiple health issues. The centre also partners with the Child Asthma Clinic and the Child and Adolescent Health Clinic for ongoing care needs.
Does NECHC offer interpreter or translation services?
Yes. Interpreter and translation services are available at Northeast Community Health Centre, making it a welcoming option for recent immigrants, refugees, and patients whose first language is not English. Notify staff of your language needs when you register.
What happens if my condition requires care beyond what NECHC can provide?
The NECHC emergency department can stabilize patients and coordinate their safe transfer to a higher-level care facility if needed. Staff will arrange transport and communicate with the receiving hospital on your behalf.
Is there parking at Northeast Community Health Centre, and is it free?
Yes, free on-site parking is available. The lot is monitored by security patrols and is equipped with a blue emergency phone and safety lighting. During busy periods, public parking spaces may be more limited, so arriving early is advisable.
Is NECHC a teaching hospital, and how does that affect my care?
Yes. NECHC is a teaching clinic affiliated with the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. Resident doctors and nursing students train here under supervision of experienced faculty physicians — care is delivered by qualified teams and closely supervised.

About ER Wait Times

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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