AHS addresses concerns over periodic emergency department closures in Pincher Creek

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Officials with Alberta Health Services faced some tough questions from Pincher Creek residents on Tuesday evening while attending a public engagement session.

The hour-long meeting at the Pincher Creek Community Hall was held to address periodic closures of the town’s emergency department and AHS' ongoing recruitment efforts.Connie Simmons, who has lived in the town for 12 years, says the temporary closures of the emergency department are only part of the overall issue.

"We're constantly recruiting these international medical graduates," said Dr. Sandra Stover, associate zone medical director – rural west – with AHS.

 

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