Mclennan, AB · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
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Sacred Heart Community Health Centre, located at 350 3 Avenue NW in McLennan, Alberta, is the primary acute care hospital serving the Smoky River region and surrounding rural communities within Treaty 8 territory. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists who assess all patients using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). The facility offers a broad range of services for a community health centre its size, including obstetrics, intensive care, rehabilitation, and palliative care; patients requiring advanced specialized care such as cardiac surgery or complex trauma are stabilized on-site and transferred to a larger regional facility.
Surface parking is available adjacent to the facility, typical of McLennan's small-town setting. Wheelchair-accessible entry is confirmed. Call 780-324-3730 to confirm specific parking details.
No public transit routes serve the hospital in McLennan. The facility is located approximately 50 km north of High Prairie on Highway 2. Personal vehicle, local taxi, or a ride arrangement is the expected mode of access.
No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less busy on weekday mornings and early afternoons. If your condition is non-urgent, consider visiting during these quieter periods.
No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods. As with most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. For non-urgent concerns, check with your family doctor or Health Link 811 before visiting.
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.