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Strathcona Community Hospital, located at 9000 Emerald Drive in Sherwood Park, Alberta, operates a 24-hour emergency department serving residents of Sherwood Park, Beaumont, East Edmonton, and surrounding areas of Strathcona and Leduc Counties. The ED features 27 individual treatment spaces—including trauma rooms, an isolation room, and women's health rooms—supported by on-site CT scanning, laboratory, pharmacy, and diagnostic imaging services. This facility is an excellent first point of care for urgent and emergency needs, with the ability to stabilize patients and arrange transfer to a higher-level facility when required.
Services & Specialties
24-Hour Emergency Department, Trauma Rooms (2), Women's Health Rooms, Isolation Room, Decontamination Shower, Orthopedic Room, Eye/Ear/Nose/Throat Room, CT Scanning, General Radiography (X-Ray), Ultrasound, Laboratory Services, On-Site Pharmacy, General Surgery (Adult), Addiction and Mental Health Services (Adult, Child & Adolescent), Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART), Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), Emergency Department Transition Clinic, Geriatric Outpatient Medicine, Infectious Disease / Internal Medicine Clinic, IV Therapy Clinic, Neurology Clinic, Urgent Neurology Clinic, Orthopedic Clinic, Respiratory Therapy (Community), Social Work Services, Interpreter / Translation Services, Nurse Practitioner Program, Integrated Paramedic Services.
Amenities
On-site pharmacy supporting the emergency department
Free on-site parking
Hand-hygiene sinks throughout the building
Touch-less door openers
Motion-sensor bathroom fixtures
Interpreter and translation services available in the ED
Call Health Link 811 before heading to the ER if you are unsure whether your condition requires emergency care — it is free, available 24/7, and can save you an unnecessary trip.
Parking is free at Strathcona Community Hospital, so there is no need to bring change or worry about meter time during a longer visit.
The ED uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) — patients with life-threatening conditions are seen first, so expect that those arriving after you may be treated sooner if their condition is more urgent.
Interpreter and translation services are available in the ED if English is not your first language — inform staff at triage so arrangements can be made promptly.
If you require a follow-up family doctor or specialist referral after your ED visit, the hospital's Emergency Department Transition Clinic and Social Work team can help coordinate next steps before you leave.
Visiting at Sherwood Park-area hospitals follows Edmonton Zone guidelines — visits are based on the patient's expressed wishes and care needs rather than fixed visiting hours, so call ahead at 780-449-5380 if you are planning to visit a patient.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Alberta driver's licence or passport)
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
List of all current medications, dosages, and prescribing doctors
List of known allergies (medications, foods, latex, etc.)
Provincial health information or referral documents if applicable
Insurance information or supplementary health coverage cards
Phone charger or portable battery pack for a potentially long wait
Comfort items such as a water bottle, snack, and something to read
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Strathcona Community Hospital have a 24-hour emergency department?
Yes. The emergency department at Strathcona Community Hospital in Sherwood Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
What areas does Strathcona Community Hospital's ER serve?
The hospital primarily serves residents of Sherwood Park, Beaumont, East Edmonton, and rural portions of Strathcona and Leduc Counties between Highways 16 and 21. It was built specifically to reduce the need for Strathcona County residents to travel to Edmonton for emergency care.
Is parking free at Strathcona Community Hospital?
Yes, parking is free for patients and visitors at Strathcona Community Hospital. This is a significant benefit for those who are unsure how long their visit will take.
What diagnostic services are available in the emergency department?
The Strathcona Community Hospital ED is supported by on-site CT scanning, general X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory services, and an on-site pharmacy — allowing most diagnostic workups to be completed without transferring the patient elsewhere.
Can Strathcona Community Hospital handle major trauma or complex cases?
The ED has two dedicated trauma rooms and a full clinical team including physicians, RNs, LPNs, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, and paramedics. For cases requiring a higher level of care, the team can stabilize patients and arrange safe transfer to a tertiary care facility in Edmonton.
Are interpreter or translation services available in the ER?
Yes. Interpreter and translation services are available in the emergency department for patients whose first language is not English. Inform the triage staff of your language needs when you arrive so they can make arrangements promptly.