Sundre Hospital & Care Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. For non-emergencies, calling Health Link 811 first can help you plan your visit.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Like most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. For non-urgent concerns, weekday mornings are typically the best time to visit.

About Sundre Hospital & Care Centre

The Sundre Hospital & Care Centre, officially known as the Myron Thompson Health Centre, operates a 24/7 emergency department serving Sundre and the surrounding Mountain View County foothills region approximately 100 km northwest of Calgary. As a University of Calgary teaching hospital affiliated with Alberta Health Services, this rural facility offers 14 acute-care beds and a broad range of services including emergency care, obstetrics, cardiac monitoring, and laboratory services. Patients requiring higher-level or specialized care are transferred to larger regional centres through the AHS network, making this ER the essential first point of care for residents of Sundre, Cremona, Caroline, and the surrounding rural communities.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) assessment, Cardiac Monitoring Services, General Radiography (X-Ray), Laboratory Services, Obstetrics Services, Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary Function Testing, Pharmacy Services, Physiotherapy (Outpatient/Community), Occupational Therapy (Outpatient/Community), Speech Language Pathology (Outpatient/Community), Nutrition Counselling (Adult & Pediatric), Community Addiction & Mental Health (Adult & Youth), Palliative Care, Continuing Care Services, Helipad (Air Ambulance Access), Interpreter/Translation Services.

Amenities

• On-site cafeteria (visiting hours: Monday–Sunday, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
• On-site pharmacy
• Wheelchair accessible entrance
• Registered helipad (Transport Canada ID: CSD2) for air ambulance
• Interpreter/translation services

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Tips Before You Go

• As a rural facility, the Myron Thompson Health Centre ER handles a wide range of emergencies but may transfer patients with high-acuity or complex needs to larger centres in Calgary or Red Deer — be prepared for this possibility.
• The hospital is approximately 100 km northwest of Calgary along the Cowboy Trail (Highway 22); ensure your vehicle is fuelled and road conditions are checked before travelling, especially in winter months.
• Interpreter services are available at the emergency department — notify staff upon arrival if you require language assistance.
• The facility is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Calgary, so you may be seen by resident physicians supervised by attending doctors.
• If your condition is not life-threatening, calling 811 (Health Link) before heading to the ER can help you determine the most appropriate level of care available in the Sundre area.

What to Bring

• Alberta Health Care (AHCIP) card or provincial health insurance card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records or test results
• Personal health history, including recent surgeries or chronic conditions
• Payment method for any applicable fees (pharmacy, parking)
• Warm clothing or a blanket, especially in cooler months
• A phone charger and entertainment for potential wait times

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.