Edmonton ER

• Long emergency wait times at hospitals are ‘solvable’: Edmonton ER doctor

  According to an Alberta Health Services spokesperson, the respiratory virus season is putting pressure on acute care facilities.

  Health

  Dec 6, 2023
  
• Lockdown lifted at Royal Alex Hospital emergency department

  The emergency department at the Royal Alexandra Hospital was on lockdown and EMS diversion Tuesday "as a precaution to ensure the safety of our staff and patients," AHS said.

  Health

  Jul 27, 2021
  
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• EMS will be diverted from 7 Alberta ERs as Wave 2 of Connect Care launches Saturday

  EMS with non-critical patients will be diverted from seven Alberta emergency departments when Wave 2 of AHS' new electronic health system launches Saturday.

  Health

  Oct 23, 2020
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• Demolition work begins on Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital expansion

  The United Conservative government said the expansion would include space for six ambulance bays, 66 treatment spaces, and two X-ray suites.

  Economy

  Feb 14, 2020
• 1 year after announcement, NDP reveals location, size of new Misericordia ER

  More than a year after announcing $65 million for upgrading Edmonton's Misericordia Hospital, officials revealed where the new, larger emergency department will be built.

  Health

  Jul 19, 2018