Calgary & Alberta Health Resources
Calgary Emergency Wait Times
Emergency departments are for those who are seriously ill or injured, with potentially life-threatening conditions. For up to date wait times for Emergency and Urgent Care departments, please click here.
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You can also download the AHS smart phone App.
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Urgent care departments (open until 11pm) are for non life-threatening illnesses or injuries that require same-day treatment. Common conditions treated in an urgent care centre include: broken bones, sprains, cuts, asthma , dehydration, pain, and infections.
HealthLink
HealthLink is a free telephone advice service from an experienced Registered Nurse. They can advise on:
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health concerns or symptoms
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treating conditions such as colds and flu, fever, ear aches, rashes, and; many other conditions
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the most appropriate health care option, if you need further follow up for your condition
Anyone in Alberta with a health concern can dial 811 for Health Link.
MyHealth.Alberta.ca
MyHealthAlberta is a joint initiative from the Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services.
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This website provides information on a variety of health issues including information about treatments, medications and health alerts: Health A-Z, Tests and Treatments guides, Medication guides, Health services, Health Alerts, Decision tools, Health checkup tools.
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MyHealthRecords is a secure tool to access your investigations and vaccinations. It requires registration with a valid Alberta ID (like a driver’s license) to access this account.
Public Health Centres
Public Health Centres are staffed by Registered Nurses who provide: Vaccinations, Postpartum checkups, Bereavement services, School health resources.
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There are many other community care public health and wellness programs available. The South Calgary Health Centre (just above the Urgent Care on the 2nd floor) is located at 31 Sunpark Plaza SE, 403-943-9500.
Pharmacists
There is a Pharmasave next door to Westglen Medical Centre, the Pharmacist Warren is a great resource!
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Your local pharmacist can also provide a number of valuable resources:
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Renewing prescriptions for current and ongoing medications to make sure there are no interruptions
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Offer over the counter treatments for minor conditions, such as coughs and colds
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Provide information about medication interactions and dosing instructions
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Monitor and manage chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma or high blood pressure
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Help with weight loss and smoking cessation programs
The Alberta College of Pharmacists website can provide you with names of some pharmacists.