Peace River Community Health Centre

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

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About Peace River Community Health Centre

The Marshall Eliuk Peace River Community Health Centre, operated by Alberta Health Services, is the primary acute care facility serving Peace River and the broader northern Alberta region. Its eight-bed emergency department operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists who assess patients using the standardized Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). As a regional hub on Treaty 8 territory, this facility offers a broad scope of services — including cancer care, cardiac diagnostics, and mental health — that reduce the need for northern residents to travel to larger centres like Grande Prairie or Edmonton.

Services & Specialties

24-hour emergency care (8-bed ED) Acute care (30 beds) Surgical services (on-site operating room) Cancer treatment — Peace River Community Cancer Centre Cardiology and cardiac diagnostics Cardiac stress testing and monitoring Computed tomography (CT) imaging Diagnostic imaging Mental health services Kidney treatment Palliative care Restorative and long-term residential care Rehabilitation services Wound care clinic Eating disorder services Oral health services Sexual health care Travel health and immunization Breastfeeding clinic Community home care Public health and immunization programs In-hospital pharmacy Interpreter and translation services Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program Car seat safety program Mother and baby classes

Amenities

Parking & Transit

On-site parking is available via stalls and a ramp. The facility is located west of 74 Street. Online payment is available for parking citations and parking permits. Contact the facility at 780-624-7500 for current parking rates.

No confirmed public transit routes serve this facility directly. Peace River is a smaller northern Alberta community — visitors relying on public transit should contact the Town of Peace River to inquire about local transit options before their visit.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait-time data is available for this facility. Generally, weekday mornings (8:00 AM–11:00 AM) tend to be quieter at smaller regional emergency departments. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider calling Health Link 811 first for guidance.

🔴 Busier times

As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. Mondays can also be busy as patients who waited over the weekend seek care. For non-urgent concerns, avoiding these peak windows may reduce your wait.

Tips Before You Go

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the phone number for the Peace River Community Health Centre emergency department?
The main hospital number is 780-624-7500. The emergency department can be reached directly at 780-624-7512.
Does the Peace River Community Health Centre have an operating room on site?
Yes, the facility has an on-site operating room, allowing surgical procedures to be performed locally without requiring transfer to a larger centre.
Does Peace River Community Health Centre offer cancer care locally?
Yes. The Peace River Community Cancer Centre is located within the facility, providing oncology treatment to northern Alberta patients without requiring travel to Edmonton or Grande Prairie.
Are interpreter services available at the Peace River ER?
Yes. Interpreter and translation services are available for patients who require language support. Inform triage staff of your needs when you arrive.
How do staff prioritize patients in the Peace River emergency department?
All patients are assessed using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), the national standard used across Canada. The most critically ill patients are always seen first, regardless of arrival order.
Is there a pharmacy at Peace River Community Health Centre?
An in-facility pharmacy operates within the hospital, providing medications and clinical pharmacy services to inpatients and long-term care residents. Contact the hospital at 780-624-7500 to confirm public pharmacy access.

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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