Raymond Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for Raymond Health Centre. Generally, rural emergency departments in Alberta tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. For non-urgent concerns, calling 811 (Health Link) first can help you determine whether an ED visit is necessary.

Busier times: No historical wait data exists for this facility. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays can be busier. If your condition is not urgent, a weekday daytime visit may result in a shorter wait.

About Raymond Health Centre

Raymond Health Centre is a rural community hospital located at 150 N 4 Street E in Raymond, Alberta, serving Raymond and the surrounding southern Alberta region. The 24/7 emergency department features 7 beds and is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists who assess patients using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). The facility can stabilize and treat a wide range of urgent conditions and, when needed, coordinates safe transport to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge for higher-level care.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (7 ED beds), General Radiography (X-Ray), Laboratory Services, Addiction and Mental Health – Community Services, Audiology and Children's Allied Health Services, Better Beginnings (early childhood support), Continuing Care Services, Home Care Services, Nutrition Counselling – Adult and Pediatric, Pediatric Weight Management – Nutrition Counselling, Occupational Therapy – Community and Outpatient, Physiotherapy – Community and Outpatient, Public Health Nursing (immunizations, communicable disease, prenatal/postnatal), Regional Outpatient and Community Respiratory Therapy, School Oral Health Services, Speech Language Pathology – Adult, Therapeutic Recreation – Community and Outpatient, Travel Health Services, Cafeteria Services, Short-stay beds (respite, palliative, convalescence care), Interpreter and translation services.

Amenities

• Cafeteria (hours may vary — call to confirm)
• Laboratory services on-site
• General radiography (X-ray) on-site
• Accessible main entrance
• Accessible washrooms
• Interpreter and translation services available
• Visiting hours: Monday–Sunday, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

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Tips Before You Go

• Raymond Health Centre's ED serves a small rural community — for life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or major trauma, call 911 immediately so paramedics can determine if direct transport to Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge is warranted.
• The ED uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) — the sickest patients are always seen first, so non-urgent visits may experience longer waits, especially if the department is managing serious cases.
• Real-time ED wait times for Raymond Health Centre are not posted online. If your situation is non-urgent, call 403-752-5411 ahead of your visit for guidance, or consider Alberta Health Services' 811 Health Link line for advice.
• The affiliated Raymond Medical Clinic physicians also cover ED shifts, so establishing care with a local family doctor can help you access follow-up care quickly after an ED visit.
• If you require Handi-Bus transportation, arrange your ride in advance — do not rely on same-day booking for medical appointments or ED follow-up visits.

What to Bring

• Alberta Health Card (personal health number)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications (including doses and frequency)
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant previous test results, X-rays, or specialist letters
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Comfortable clothing if a long wait is possible
• Snacks and water for non-emergency visits where a wait is expected

Frequently Asked Questions

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. Actual wait times may vary.

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