Pincher Creek Health Centre

Pincher Creek, AB · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Pincher Creek

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About Pincher Creek Health Centre

Pincher Creek Health Centre is a rural full-service hospital located at 1222 Bev McLachlin Drive in Pincher Creek, Alberta, providing 24/7 emergency care to residents of the surrounding southwestern Alberta foothills region. The emergency department is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists who assess patients using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize care by urgency. As a rural facility with 23 beds and 2 operating theatres, it handles a broad range of emergencies and can stabilize and transfer patients requiring higher-level cardiac, stroke, or specialized care to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department General Surgery General Radiography (X-Ray) Labour and Delivery Adult Outpatient Physiotherapy Community Physiotherapy Audiology Children's Allied Health Services Home Care Services Public Health Nursing Immunization (Adult, Infant & Preschool) Environmental Public Health Continuing Care Health Information and Records Management Interpreter and Translation Services Stabilization and Transport to Higher-Level Care

Amenities

Parking & Transit

On-site parking is available at Pincher Creek Health Centre. The main entrance is wheelchair accessible. Specific parking fees and lot layout details are not publicly listed — contact the hospital switchboard at 403-627-1234 for current parking information.

Pincher Creek is a small rural municipality with no fixed public transit routes directly serving the hospital. Patients without personal transportation should arrange a private ride or call AHS Health Link at 811 for guidance on getting to the facility.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested in mid-morning on weekdays. If your situation is not life-threatening, arriving earlier in the day on a weekday may result in shorter waits.

🔴 Busier times

Evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher volumes at rural emergency departments as walk-in and clinic options are less available. If possible and your condition is non-urgent, avoid these peak periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Pincher Creek Health Centre emergency department open all night?
Yes, the Pincher Creek Health Centre Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including overnight, weekends, and holidays.
What happens if I need specialized care like cardiac or stroke treatment?
Pincher Creek Health Centre will stabilize you and arrange transfer to a higher-level facility such as Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge if your condition requires specialized cardiac, stroke, or other advanced care not available on site.
Does Pincher Creek Health Centre offer labour and delivery services?
Yes, a medical team at Pincher Creek Health Centre provides labour and delivery services, making it a valuable resource for expecting mothers in the rural southwestern Alberta region.
Is there a pharmacy inside the hospital?
No on-site pharmacy has been confirmed at Pincher Creek Health Centre. The nearest community pharmacy is OSA Remedy'sRx Pharmacy, located separately in Pincher Creek, for patients needing to fill prescriptions after their visit.
How are patients prioritized in the Pincher Creek ER?
Patients are assessed using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), a standardized national system. The most critically ill or injured patients are always seen first, regardless of arrival order.
Is there a walk-in clinic or alternative to the ER at this location?
An Associate Medical Clinic is co-located at 1222 Bev McLachlin Drive and can be reached at 403-627-3321. For non-urgent medical concerns, this clinic may be a suitable alternative to the emergency department during operating hours.

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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