Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Centre

Wetaskiwin, AB

PREDICTED Moderate confidence
22m – 5h 42m
Most likely 3h 24m
Typically 1h 50m – 3h 35m at this hospital

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Leduc Community Hospital
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6910 47 St, Wetaskiwin, AB (780) 361-7100 Hospital website

About Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Centre

Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Centre operates a 24/7 emergency department at 6910 47 St in Wetaskiwin, AB, serving residents of the city and surrounding rural communities south of Edmonton. Described as one of the busiest EDs in Alberta Health Services' Central Zone, the department is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists who triage patients using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). The facility uniquely combines acute care hospital services with continuing care, making it a comprehensive regional hub for everything from major trauma and cardiac events to long-term and rehabilitative care.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Major trauma and cardiac emergency care, Obstetrics, Surgical services, Diagnostic imaging, Ultrasound, Laboratory services, Hemodialysis, Bronchoscopy program, Pulmonary function testing, Respiratory therapy, Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Addiction and Mental Health – Domestic Abuse Response Team, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Speech language pathology, Nutrition counselling (adult and pediatric), Pharmacy services, Indigenous Hospital Support Services, Long-term care and supportive living, Home and respite care, Interpreter and translation services, Volunteer resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Centre have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes, the emergency department at Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
How are patients triaged at the Wetaskiwin Hospital ER?
Patients are assessed using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), a national standard that prioritizes the most critically ill or injured patients first. This means wait times vary depending on the severity of cases arriving at any given time.
Does the Wetaskiwin Hospital ER offer interpreter or translation services?
Yes, interpreter and translation services are available at the facility. Let the triage nurse know your needs as soon as you arrive so arrangements can be made promptly.
Is there parking at Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Centre?
Yes, there are two surface parking lots with a gated barrier system. It costs $2 to open the gate, and spaces are almost always available. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible.
What specialized programs does Wetaskiwin Hospital offer beyond emergency care?
Beyond the emergency department, the hospital offers a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, an Addiction and Mental Health – Domestic Abuse Response Team, hemodialysis, obstetrics, surgical services, bronchoscopy, and full continuing care including long-term care and supportive living.
Has the Wetaskiwin Hospital emergency department been recently upgraded?
Yes, more than $19.5 million has been invested at the site through Alberta's Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program, supporting a major redesign of the emergency department and upgrades to the medical device reprocessing department.

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