Westlock, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Westlock Healthcare Centre is the primary full-service hospital serving Westlock and the surrounding communities of northern Alberta, located about an hour northwest of Edmonton. The 24/7 emergency department offers a broad range of acute care services on-site, including a designated Primary Stroke Centre, diagnostic imaging (CT, MRI, X-ray), laboratory services, obstetrics, and pediatrics — a level of capability uncommon for a community hospital of its size. Patients with complex or highly specialized needs may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre such as the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton.
On-site patient and visitor parking is available at Westlock Healthcare Centre. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Specific parking rates and lot details are not confirmed online — contact the hospital directly at 780-349-3301 for current parking information.
No confirmed public transit routes serving Westlock Healthcare Centre are available. Westlock is approximately one hour northwest of Edmonton, so most patients travel by personal vehicle. Contact the Town of Westlock for any local transportation options.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. In general, community hospital ERs in Alberta tend to be less busy on weekday mornings and early afternoons. If your condition is non-urgent, calling Health Link 811 first can help you determine whether an ER visit is necessary or if another care option is more appropriate.
No historical data is available to identify peak hours at this location. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, consider calling 811 (Health Link) to explore whether urgent care or a next-day clinic appointment might be suitable.
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.