Sturgeon Community Hospital

St Albert, AB

Current ER wait · AHS

3h 50m

24/7

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Shortest wait Mondays 11am avg ~1h 14m
Longest wait Wednesdays 6am avg ~6h 8m

Nearby Alternatives

Misericordia Community Hospital

Edmonton · 15 km away

6h 32m

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Edmonton · 14 km away

5h 29m

University of Alberta Hospital and Stollery Children's Hospital

Edmonton · 16 km away

5h 13m

Stollery Children's Hospital

Edmonton · 16 km away

4h 46m

Northeast Community Health Centre

Edmonton · 15 km away

2h 56m

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201 Boudreau Rd, St Albert, AB (780) 418-8200 Hospital website

About Sturgeon Community Hospital

Sturgeon Community Hospital is a 167-bed acute care facility located at 201 Boudreau Rd in St. Albert, Alberta, just northwest of Edmonton, serving a community of over 65,000 residents and surrounding areas within Alberta Health Services' Edmonton Zone. The 24/7 emergency department provides triage, assessment, and treatment using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), stabilizes patients requiring higher-level care, and offers follow-up referrals to family physicians and specialists. Patients with medical emergencies, acute injuries, coronary concerns, or conditions requiring immediate intervention should visit this ER, while those with minor ailments may benefit from calling 811 or seeking urgent care alternatives.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Day Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Women's Health, Mental Health Services, Rehabilitation, Diabetes Education, Outpatient Clinics, Acute Hand Injury Assessment and Treatment, Respiratory Therapy, Interpreter and Translation Services, Medicine and Surgery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Sturgeon Community Hospital have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes, the emergency department at Sturgeon Community Hospital at 201 Boudreau Rd in St. Albert is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays.
How are patients prioritized in Sturgeon's emergency department?
Patients are assessed using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), a standardized national system that classifies urgency from 1 (resuscitation) to 5 (non-urgent). The most critically ill patients are always seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Can Sturgeon Community Hospital treat serious trauma cases?
Sturgeon's ER can stabilize and provide initial care for trauma patients. For complex or high-level trauma cases, patients may be transferred to a higher-level facility with advanced trauma capabilities in the Edmonton area.
Is interpreter or translation service available at Sturgeon Community Hospital?
Yes, interpreter and translation services are available at Sturgeon Community Hospital. Patients or family members who require language assistance should inform staff upon arrival.
What transit routes serve Sturgeon Community Hospital in St. Albert?
St. Albert Transit routes 202, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, and A14 serve the hospital. The closest stops are Boudreau Rd & Sturgeon Hospital and Boudreau Rd & Summit Centre, both steps from the main entrance.
Is there parking available at Sturgeon Community Hospital at night or on weekends?
Yes, on-site parking is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Parking fees are in effect at all hours, and rates vary by lot. Accessible parking stalls are also available. Contact the Royal Alexandra Hospital Parking Office for billing inquiries.

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Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

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