Vermilion Health Centre

Vermilion, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including holidays

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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📍 Vermilion

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About Vermilion Health Centre

Vermilion Health Centre is the primary hospital serving Vermilion and the surrounding Vermilion River County region, operated by Alberta Health Services (AHS). The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists who triage patients using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). The facility offers both acute and continuing care and can stabilize patients requiring transfer to a higher-level care centre when advanced intervention is needed.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Cardiac Monitoring Surgical Services General Surgery Outpatients Clinic Orthopedic Clinic Diagnostic Endoscopy (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, ERCP) General Radiography (X-Ray) Ultrasound Laboratory Services Respiratory Therapy Pulmonary Function Testing Physiotherapy (Outpatients/Community) Occupational Therapy (Outpatients/Community) Speech Language Pathology (Outpatients/Community) Nutrition Counselling (Adults and Pediatric) Pharmacy Services Nurse Practitioner Palliative Care Immunization – School Services Interpreter and Translation Services Patient Stabilization and Transfer Coordination

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Free on-site parking is available at 5720 50 Avenue. As an Alberta Health Services rural facility, Vermilion Health Centre offers complimentary visitor parking. The site is fully wheelchair accessible with disabled parking available.

Vermilion is a small rural community with no formal public transit system or dedicated hospital bus route. Most patients and visitors arrive by private vehicle. Contact the Town of Vermilion or the facility directly at 780-853-5305 for information on any local transportation options.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments like Vermilion Health Centre tend to be quieter during mid-morning on weekdays. If your condition is not life-threatening, visiting during these off-peak periods may result in shorter wait times.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is available for this location. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. If your situation is not urgent, calling 811 first can help you determine the best time and place to seek care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vermilion Health Centre emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes, the Vermilion Health Centre emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. You can reach the facility at 780-853-5305.
What services are available at Vermilion Health Centre beyond the ER?
In addition to emergency care, Vermilion Health Centre offers surgical services, diagnostic endoscopy, X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory services, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, respiratory therapy, an orthopedic clinic, and a general surgery outpatients clinic, among others.
Can Vermilion Health Centre treat serious conditions or do I need to go to a larger hospital?
The emergency department at Vermilion Health Centre can assess, stabilize, and treat a wide range of conditions. If a higher level of care is required, the team will stabilize you and coordinate a transfer to an appropriate facility. Always call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
Is there parking available at Vermilion Health Centre?
Yes, free on-site parking is available at 5720 50 Avenue. As a rural AHS facility, Vermilion Health Centre offers complimentary visitor parking. The site is also wheelchair accessible.
Are interpreter services available at the Vermilion Health Centre ER?
Yes, interpreter and translation services are available at Vermilion Health Centre to assist patients who are not fluent in English. Inform the triage staff of your language needs upon arrival.
How does triage work at the Vermilion Health Centre emergency department?
The Vermilion Health Centre uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to assess patients. This means the most critically ill or injured patients are seen first, regardless of arrival order. A nurse or physician will assess you shortly after arrival to determine the urgency of your care.

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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