Strathmore District Health Services

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, weekday mornings tend to be quieter at rural hospital emergency departments. Calling Health Link 811 before arriving can help you determine whether an ER visit is necessary.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available to identify specific peak periods. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. If your need is non-urgent, consider visiting during weekday daytime hours when possible.

About Strathmore District Health Services

Strathmore District Health Services operates a 24/7 emergency department at 200 Brent Blvd in Strathmore, Alberta, serving residents of Strathmore and the surrounding rural communities approximately 50 km east of Calgary. The ED is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists who use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize care. For complex or high-acuity cases beyond the facility's scope, the team can stabilize patients and coordinate transfer to a higher-level care centre in Calgary.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, General Medicine (Inpatient), General Radiography (X-Ray), Laboratory Services, Cardiac Diagnostics – Holter Monitoring, Electrocardiogram (ECG) Services, Respiratory Therapy, Community Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Social Work Services, Home Care, Adult Day Program, Calgary Rural Diabetes Program, Transition Services – Acute Care, Palliative and Supportive Care.

Amenities

• Cafeteria open 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 7 days a week
• Vending machines on-site
• Catering services available
• On-site laboratory (weekdays only; closed weekends and statutory holidays)
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance and facility
• Interpreter and translation services available in the ED

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Tips Before You Go

• Strathmore is about 50 km from Calgary — if you are unsure whether your condition can be treated here, call 811 (Health Link) for guidance before heading to the ER.
• The ED uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS); life-threatening cases are seen first, so expect a wait for non-urgent concerns.
• The on-site laboratory is closed on weekends and statutory holidays — if your visit involves lab work, be aware that some tests may be limited outside weekday hours.
• Interpreter services are available at the ED, so don't hesitate to request language assistance when you arrive.
• For complex conditions such as major trauma or specialized cardiac or stroke care, patients may be transferred to Calgary — bringing a list of your medications and a contact person can help speed that process.
• Cafeteria hours end at 4:30 PM daily; if you anticipate a long visit in the evening, consider bringing snacks and water for yourself and any accompanying family members.

What to Bring

• Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Health proxy or personal directive documents if applicable
• Phone charger or portable battery
• Snacks and water for potentially long waits

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.