This is an urgent care centre, not an emergency department.
It treats urgent problems that are not life-threatening, and the wait is usually shorter for that reason rather than because it is faster at the same work. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Open 24 hours.
3h 5m
ERstat estimate if you leave now
Hospital posts 1h 48mto see a doctor· rising to 2:15 a.m. ·How accurate?
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre is a 24/7 urgent care centre located in Calgary's inner city at 1213 4 Street SW, designed to serve those who live, work, and visit the downtown core. It treats non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones, sprains, lacerations, infections, asthma, and dehydration, and is open 365 days a year. This facility is not a full-service emergency department and does not have inpatient beds — patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke, or major trauma should proceed immediately to a full hospital like Foothills Medical Centre or Peter Lougheed Centre.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Urgent Care (non-life-threatening conditions), Diagnostic Imaging, Calgary Laboratory Services, Southern Alberta HIV Clinic (SAC), Sexual and Reproductive Health Services, STI Clinic, Sexual Assault Care (patients 14 years and older), Active Community Treatment (ACT) for mental illness — Monday to Friday, Orthopedic services (fractures, sprains, casts), Wound care and laceration treatment, Treatment for infections, dehydration, and pain, University of Calgary teaching clinic (primary healthcare), Care by doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, LPNs, and orthopedic technicians.
Amenities
Wheelchair accessible facility
Elevator on site
Accessible underground parking on P1, P2, and P3
AHS Parking app payment available (zone 6015)
University of Calgary teaching clinic on site
Notable interior design with multilingual welcome displays and birch tree artwork
This is an Urgent Care Centre, not a full emergency department — if you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe trauma, go directly to Foothills Medical Centre or Peter Lougheed Centre instead.
Patients are seen in order of medical urgency, not arrival time — the sickest patients are treated first, so be prepared for variable wait times depending on how busy the centre is.
Sexual assault patients aged 14 and older should come to Sheldon M. Chumir; those 13 and younger should go to Alberta Children's Hospital emergency department.
Use the AHS Parking app (zone 6015) to pay for underground parking and extend your session remotely so you don't have to leave mid-visit.
If you are travelling by CTrain, disembark at 4 Street SW Station — it falls within the TD Free Fare Zone, making the trip cost-free from downtown Calgary.
What to Bring
Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., Alberta driver's licence or passport)
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
List of current medications, including dosages
Any relevant medical records or imaging results related to your condition
Health insurance or benefits card if applicable (for non-covered services)
Payment method for parking (credit card or the AHS Parking app)
Comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the area requiring treatment
A book, phone charger, or other entertainment in case of a wait
Parking
Underground parking (Lot 1) is available onsite 24/7 at 1213 4 St SW. Accessible parking spaces are located on levels P1, P2, and P3 near the elevator lobby. Parking is paid and rates apply 24 hours a day, including for holders of provincial disability placards. Pay conveniently via the AHS Parking app using zone 6015 — you can also extend your parking session through the app. Note: propane-powered vehicles are not permitted in the parkade.
Getting There
Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre is well served by Calgary Transit. The nearest bus stop is at EB 12 Ave SW @ 5 St SW, approximately a 2-minute walk away, with routes 3, 13, 17, 90, and 449 serving the area. The 4 Street SW CTrain station (within the TD Free Fare Zone) is approximately a 10-minute walk away, served by CTrain lines 201 and 202.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre a full emergency department?
No. Sheldon M. Chumir is an Urgent Care Centre, not a full-service emergency department. It treats non-life-threatening conditions only and does not have inpatient beds. For life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke, or major trauma, go immediately to a full hospital like Foothills Medical Centre or Peter Lougheed Centre.
What conditions can be treated at Sheldon M. Chumir Urgent Care?
The centre treats unexpected, non-life-threatening health concerns that require same-day attention — including broken bones, sprains, lacerations, asthma attacks, dehydration, pain management, and infections. It also offers sexual and reproductive health services, STI testing, and HIV clinic services.
Can children receive sexual assault care at Sheldon M. Chumir?
Sexual assault care at Sheldon M. Chumir is available for patients aged 14 and older. Children 13 years and younger who require sexual assault care should be taken to the Alberta Children's Hospital emergency department.
Is Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre open on holidays and weekends?
Yes. The Urgent Care Centre at Sheldon M. Chumir is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including all holidays.
How do I get to Sheldon M. Chumir by transit?
The closest bus stop is at EB 12 Ave SW @ 5 St SW, about a 2-minute walk away, served by routes 3, 13, 17, 90, and 449. The 4 Street SW CTrain station is approximately a 10-minute walk and is within the TD Free Fare Zone. CTrain lines 201 and 202 serve this station.
Who is Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre named after?
The centre is named for Sheldon Chumir, a prominent Alberta civil liberties lawyer and long-serving Liberal MLA who represented Calgary constituents in the provincial legislature. The facility opened in Spring 2008 on the site of the former Colonel Belcher Veterans Hospital.
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.
We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 41 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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