Open now, but can close without notice. We can't estimate the wait here; comparable ERs run 2h 20m – 4h 35m.
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In an emergency, call 911. Independent services, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.
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Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be quieter at small rural emergency departments. The medical clinic also operates Monday to Friday, which may be suitable for non-emergency concerns.
Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for Swan Hills Healthcare Centre. As with most emergency departments, evenings and weekends can see higher volumes. Given the facility's small size, arriving early in the day when possible is advisable for non-urgent matters.
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Open on ERstat →Swan Hills Healthcare Centre is a 24/7 acute and palliative care facility located at 29 Freeman Dr in Swan Hills, Alberta, serving the surrounding rural communities of central Alberta. The emergency department provides assessment, treatment, and stabilization for all urgent and emergency medical needs, with the ability to transfer patients requiring specialized or higher-level care to larger regional centres. As a small-community hospital, Swan Hills Healthcare Centre is known for personalized care and typically short wait times, making it the primary emergency care destination for residents of Swan Hills and the surrounding area.
24/7 Emergency Services, General Medicine, Laboratory Services, General Radiography (X-Ray), Palliative Care, Addiction and Mental Health Services (Adult and Youth), Detoxification Program (18+ Alberta Residents), Home Care, Immunization (Adult and School Services), Ambulatory Services, Early Childhood Intervention Program, Breastfeeding Clinic, Health Promotion Programs, Community Health Unit, Medical Clinic (Monday to Friday), Environmental Public Health Services, Equipment Loan Program, Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program, Assertive Outreach Services, Health Information and Records Management.
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Specific parking details for Swan Hills Healthcare Centre are not publicly documented. Wheelchair-accessible access is confirmed at the facility. Contact the centre directly at 780-333-7000 for parking guidance.
Swan Hills is a small, remote community in central Alberta with no known public transit routes serving the healthcare centre. Personal vehicle or pre-arranged transportation is the primary means of access. Contact the Town of Swan Hills or Alberta Health Services for current transportation assistance options.
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.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
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