Closure of Airdrie urgent care centre affects entire region, says Calgary mayor
The Canadian PressAlberta Health Services says there aren't enough doctors to cover weekend evening shifts in Airdrie.On Thursday, Alberta Health Services said the centre is to be closed overnight on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for the next eight weeks due to a lack of available doctors to cover shifts.
"The situation in Airdrie is dire and it will have impact to all of the neighbouring partners, and that's why you see the partners in the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board here advocating for answers on behalf of Airdrie residents," Gondek said Friday. Heather Spearman, an Airdrie city councillor on the board, said the partners are calling for an immediate meeting with Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping to address the issue.
Rocky View Coun. Kevin Hanson said the rural municipality, which surrounds Calgary to the west, north and east, relies almost entirely on its urban neighbours for health care.
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