South Calgary Health Centre

Calgary, AB · Open 365 days a year — exact daily hours not currently listed. Call 403-943-9300 to confirm hours before your visit.

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Limited Hours

This ER operates from 8am to 8pm.

Current ER Wait
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🏥 Open 08:00–20:00
📍 Calgary

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Nearby Alternatives

Residents in south Calgary also have access to other urgent care and emergency services at nearby facilities, including South Health Campus, which offers a full-service 24-hour emergency department.

Rockyview General Hospital

Calgary · 10 km away

38m

South Health Campus - Children's Emergency

Calgary · 8 km away

2h 31m

Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre

Calgary · 15 km away

2h 36m

About South Calgary Health Centre

South Calgary Health Centre (SCHC), located at 31 Sunpark Plaza SE in the south Calgary community of Sundance, is an urgent care centre providing same-day treatment for unexpected but non-life-threatening health concerns. The facility is staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, LPNs, and orthopedic technicians, and is equipped to handle conditions such as broken bones, sprains, lacerations, infections, asthma, and dehydration. This is not a full acute-care hospital — patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies should call 911 or proceed to South Health Campus at 4448 Front Street SE, which operates a 24-hour emergency department.

Services & Specialties

Urgent Care (non-life-threatening, same-day conditions) Broken bones and fracture management Sprains and musculoskeletal injuries Laceration treatment Asthma and respiratory concerns Dehydration treatment Infection assessment and treatment Pain management Pediatric Urgent Care Sports Medicine Occupational Medicine Medical Toxicology Obstetrics and Women's Health Addiction Medicine Community Addiction and Mental Health Clinics Urgent Mental Health Services Child and Adolescent Addiction Mental Health and Psychiatry Program Community Geriatric Mental Health Service Psychiatric Consultation Cardiology — ECG Services Community Accessible Rehabilitation (musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary) Alberta Healthy Living Program Well Child Services Postpartum Services Public Health Services Alberta Precision Laboratories (on-site, room 211) Pharmacy Care Clinic (on-site)

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Free surface parking is available on-site for up to 5 hours — sufficient for the vast majority of urgent care visits. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible and an elevator is available on site.

South Calgary Health Centre is accessible via Calgary Transit's Red Line (South LRT). Somerset–Bridlewood CTrain station is approximately 780 metres southwest of the facility, and Shawnessy CTrain station is approximately 1.25 km to the northwest. Bus connections are available from both stations.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. In general, urgent care centres in Calgary tend to be quietest in the early morning hours shortly after opening and on weekday mornings. Visiting earlier in the day is usually your best bet for a shorter wait.

🔴 Busier times

Without historical wait data, specific busy periods cannot be confirmed. As a general rule, urgent care centres across Canada are typically busiest in the late morning through early evening (roughly 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.), and on weekends when family doctors' offices are closed and patient volumes increase.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Calgary Health Centre a hospital emergency department?
No. South Calgary Health Centre at 31 Sunpark Plaza SE is an urgent care centre, not a full emergency department. It treats unexpected but non-life-threatening conditions requiring same-day care. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to South Health Campus at 4448 Front Street SE, which has a 24-hour full emergency department.
What conditions can be treated at South Calgary Health Centre Urgent Care?
The urgent care centre treats conditions such as broken bones, sprains, lacerations, infections, asthma, dehydration, and pain. The facility also has provider presence in areas including pediatric emergency medicine, sports medicine, occupational medicine, obstetrics, and women's health, among others.
Is there parking at South Calgary Health Centre?
Yes. Free surface parking is available on-site for up to 5 hours, which is more than enough for most urgent care visits. The building is also wheelchair accessible with an elevator on site.
Can I get lab work done at South Calgary Health Centre?
Yes. An Alberta Precision Laboratories location is on-site at room 211, offering both walk-in and appointment-based services. This means lab tests ordered during your urgent care visit may be able to be completed in the same building.
Does South Calgary Health Centre offer mental health services?
Yes. The facility offers a range of mental health and addiction services, including Urgent Mental Health, Community Addiction and Mental Health Clinics, a Child and Adolescent Addiction Mental Health and Psychiatry Program, Psychiatric Consultation, and Community Geriatric Mental Health Service.
How do I get to South Calgary Health Centre by transit?
The facility is accessible via Calgary Transit's Red Line (South LRT). Somerset–Bridlewood CTrain station is about 780 metres southwest of the centre, and Shawnessy CTrain station is roughly 1.25 km to the northwest. Both stations have bus connections.

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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