Alberta Health Services is reporting that due to a sudden and unexpected gap in physician coverage, the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre will be temporarily closed today, March 27, from 4 p.m. until March 28 at 7 a.m.,

At that time, service will resume.

“Nursing staff will remain in the ED during the closures to assess any patients who present to the ED,” AHS notes.

“They will provide first aid where needed and refer patients to alternate care facilities in surrounding communities, including the Myron Thompson Health Centre in Sundre, Rimbey Hospital and Care Centre, Sylvan Lake Advanced Ambulatory Care Service, and Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, as needed.”

AHS adds that EMS will be available to take patients to other facilities depending on their condition.

All other services at the site will continue to operate as normal throughout these closures. Inpatient units are not affected, and patients will continue to receive the care and support they need, the health authority notes.

If there is a medical emergency, call 911, and call Health Link at 811 for non-emergency matters.