Physician coverage found for temporary disruption at Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department

FAIRVIEW — Physician coverage has been found for the previously announced emergency department (ED) disruption at the Fairview Health Complex for the 48-hour period from 7 a.m. Saturday, May 4, to 7 a.m. Monday, May 6.

We are grateful for the support of surrounding healthcare centres and medical staff and would like to thank the community for its patience and understanding during this time.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait-times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.