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Taber Health Centre is a 24/7 acute and continuing care facility located at 4326 50 Avenue in Taber, Alberta, serving the town of Taber and surrounding rural communities including Barnwell, Grassy Lake, Enchant, Hays, and Vauxhall. The emergency department is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists, and uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize care. Patients requiring a higher level of specialist care can be stabilized on-site and transferred to a larger regional facility such as Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Obstetrics, Palliative Care, Intensive Care, Surgical Care / Operating Room, Acute Care, Continuing Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Pediatrics, Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Laboratory Services, Mental Health and Addictions Counselling, Community Addiction Services (including Child, Youth and Family Programs), Public Health Nursing, Social Work, Recreational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Dietitian Services, Dental Hygiene, Hearing Services, Home and Community Care, Interpreter / Translation Services, Volunteer Services.
Amenities
Cafeteria (open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 7 days a week)
Catering services
Vending machines
Wheelchair access throughout the facility
Interpreter and translation services in the ED
Service information booklets in English, Low German, and Spanish
Taber Health Centre serves a wide rural area — if you are travelling from outlying communities like Vauxhall or Grassy Lake, call ahead at 403-223-7211 to alert the ED if your situation is urgent.
The ED uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), so the most critically ill patients are seen first — expect wait times to vary based on severity of cases in the department.
If you need interpreter support, the ED offers translation services — inform staff at triage if you require assistance in a language other than English.
Visiting hours are 10:00 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00 PM–8:00 PM daily, so plan family visits accordingly if a loved one is admitted.
For non-emergency follow-up needs, the ED can provide referrals to a family doctor or specialist — you do not need to return to the ER for routine follow-up care.
What to Bring
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, doses, and allergies
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Provincial drug coverage or private insurance information
Emergency contact name and phone number
Comfortable clothing if a long wait is possible
Payment method for any applicable fees (e.g., parking)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Taber Health Centre have a 24-hour emergency department?
Yes, the emergency department at Taber Health Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists.
What languages are services available in at Taber Health Centre?
The facility serves a multilingual community and offers interpreter and translation services in the ED. Service information booklets are available in English, Low German, and Spanish, reflecting the diverse population in the Taber area.
Can Taber Health Centre handle serious emergencies, or will I be transferred?
The ED at Taber Health Centre can stabilize patients experiencing serious emergencies. If a higher level of specialist care is needed, staff will arrange transfer to a larger regional facility such as Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge.
Does Taber Health Centre offer obstetrics and surgical services?
Yes, Taber Health Centre is a full acute care facility offering obstetrics, surgical care with an on-site operating room, intensive care, and palliative care, in addition to its 24-hour emergency department.
Is there a cafeteria at Taber Health Centre?
Yes, a cafeteria is open on-site from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, seven days a week. Catering services and vending machines are also available for times outside cafeteria hours.
How does triage work at the Taber Health Centre emergency department?
Patients are assessed using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), a standardized national system that prioritizes patients based on the severity of their condition. The most critically ill patients are seen first, regardless of arrival order.