Sundre Hospital & Care Centre

Sundre, AB · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Sundre

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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

Parking & Transit

The Myron Thompson Health Centre is a small rural hospital with on-site parking available. Wheelchair-accessible entry is provided. For specific parking details, contact the hospital directly at 403-638-3033.

Sundre is a rural town with no scheduled public transit service to the hospital. Patients should arrange private transportation. Contact Alberta Health Services for patient transport options if needed.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Myron Thompson Health Centre?
The Myron Thompson Health Centre is the official name of the Sundre Hospital & Care Centre, renamed in October 2020. Located at 709 1 St NE in Sundre, AB, it is a 24/7 rural hospital with 14 acute-care beds and 40 continuing care beds, affiliated with Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary.
Does the Sundre Hospital ER have 24-hour service?
Yes, the emergency department at the Myron Thompson Health Centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving Sundre and surrounding communities in Mountain View County.
Will I be transferred to another hospital from the Sundre ER?
For complex, high-acuity, or specialized care needs, patients may be transferred to larger regional centres such as those in Calgary or Red Deer through the Alberta Health Services network. The on-site registered helipad (CSD2) supports air ambulance transfers when needed.
Is the Sundre Hospital a teaching hospital?
Yes. The Myron Thompson Health Centre is affiliated with the University of Calgary and functions as a teaching hospital. Locum physicians and medical residents regularly work at the facility under the supervision of attending physicians.
What services are available at the Sundre Hospital beyond the ER?
Beyond emergency care, the facility offers obstetrics, cardiac monitoring, X-ray, laboratory services, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, respiratory therapy, palliative care, continuing care, and community mental health and addiction services, among others.
How do I get to the Sundre Hospital if I don't have a car?
Sundre does not have scheduled public transit service to the hospital. Patients are advised to arrange private transportation. You can also contact Alberta Health Services at 403-638-3033 to inquire about available patient transport options.

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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