Taber Health Centre

Taber, AB

PREDICTED Moderate confidence
Up to 3h 56m
Most likely 1h 32m
Typically 1h 10m – 2h 52m at this hospital

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Chinook Regional Hospital
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4326 50 Ave, Taber, AB (403) 223-7211 Hospital website

About Taber Health Centre

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.

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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.

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