St. Mary's Hospital
St. Mary’s Hospital is a rural health facility. We offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of people in Camrose and surrounding areas.
Cancer clinic
Our Community Cancer Centre offers treatment, education and support to patients with cancer. We also have a cancer patient navigator to support you and your family.
Contact
Phone: 780.679.2822
Diagnostic imaging
St. Mary’s Hospital offers diagnostic imaging for emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients.
Early supported discharge
Our program helps stroke survivors with their recovery. You may receive services in your home or virtually.
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Contact
Phone: 780.679.3109
Fax: 780.679.2847
Emergency department
Our emergency department diagnoses and treats health emergencies 24 hours a day, every day. If you have a life-threatening illness or injury, call 911.
For health concerns that are not an emergency, phone:
- your family doctor
- Health Link (811) to speak to a registered nurse
Wait times
We see the sickest patients first, regardless of when they arrive.
How long you wait can depend on the time of day and how busy we are at the time.
What to bring to the emergency department
If possible, bring:
- your provincial healthcare card
- a list of your medications
- contact information for your doctor
Contact
Phone: 780.679.6111
Fax: 780.679.2816
Endoscopy
Our hospital offers testing to diagnose and treat conditions in the digestive system.
Procedures
- gastroscopy: a look inside the esophagus, stomach and duodenum
- colonoscopy: a look inside the large bowel
- endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP): a look inside the bile ducts and the pancreatic ducts
Referral
You will need a doctor’s referral to use these services.
Contact
Phone: 780.679.6100
Heart care unit
Our coronary care unit cares for people who have heart conditions that need ongoing monitoring and treatment. These conditions may include heart attacks, unstable angina and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Contact
General information phone: 780.679.6100
Main admitting phone: 780.679.6126
Heart clinic
The heart and stroke clinic at St. Mary’s Hospital is for people who:
- have heart failure
- have had a stroke
- are at risk of having a stroke
Our team will assess and monitor you to help you reduce your health risks. We will also give you tools and education so you can better manage your health and improve your quality of life.
Contact
Interpretive services
We offer interpretive services for patients and families who prefer to communicate in a language other than English. You may request services in person, through live video or over the phone.
To arrange for an interpreter, speak to a member of your care team.
Laboratory services
St. Mary’s Hospital offers laboratory services for emergency patients, inpatients and clinic patients.
Lower extremity clinic
We provide care for people who are at high risk for foot complications, ulcers, loss of sensation or a foot deformity that needs special footwear.
Referral
You will need a doctor’s referral to use these services.
Contact
Phone: 780.679.6100
Medicine
Our medicine unit diagnoses and treats a range of medical conditions in people who are admitted to the hospital.
Contact
Phone: 780.679.6100
Mental health
Our hospital offers inpatient and outpatient mental health services.
Inpatient mental health
We offer care for adults who need to be in hospital for acute mental health issues.
We will assess, treat and stabilize your condition. And we will help you get ready to return to the community.
Outpatient mental health
We provide mental health services to adults in the community. Services include a schizophrenia group program and rapid access clinic.
Referral
You will need a doctor’s referral for admission.
If you are in crisis, go to your nearest emergency department. Or call Access 24/7 at 780.424.2424.
Contact
Phone: 780.679.6100
Nutrition counselling
We provide nutrition counselling to help you stay healthy, prevent and manage diseases and recover from illness or surgery.
Contact
Phone: 780.679.6126
Orthopedics
St. Mary's Hospital offers services for people who have issues involving the musculoskeletal system.
Ostomy and wound care
We provide services for people who have a bowel condition or need to get nutrition through a feeding tube.
Contact
Phone: 780.679.6100
Palliative care
Our hospital provides holistic, comfort-based palliative care for people with life-limiting conditions and their families. We offer care tailored to your wishes and needs.
Services
- medical care
- spiritual care
- education and resources
- support for your family
Visiting
Your family and pets are welcome to visit anytime.
Referral
Your healthcare provider may contact us to have you admitted.
Contact
Phone: 780.679.6100
Physical therapy
We offer services to help you with physical issues related to an injury, disability or other health condition.
Contact
Phone: 780.679.6120
Spiritual care
Our team offers spiritual care services to our patients and families, regardless of faith, background or tradition. We honour each person’s wishes and unique journey.
Chaplain services
Our chaplains are on-site to respond to a wide range of needs. They may:
- support you with end-of-life concerns, including ceremonies, memorial planning and decision-making
- help you explore meaning and purpose in life
- support you during grief and loss
- explore ethical concerns facing patients and staff
- provide religious care (prayer, requests for sacraments or visits from faith leaders)
- help you explore your understanding of God or the Divine
- arrange a quiet space for you in the chapel
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Contact
Ask a member of your care team to connect you with a chaplain.
Phone: 780.679.6100
Surgery
Our hospital offers a range of surgical specialties to meet your needs. We provide services throughout the surgical journey. This includes same-day procedures and surgical care for inpatients.
Services
- dental surgery
- foot surgery
- general surgery
- gynecological surgery and procedures
- oral/maxillofacial surgery
- plastic and reconstructive surgery
Contact
Phone: 780.679.6100
Women’s health
Our obstetrics team provides care for low-risk patients and babies before, during and after birth on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
Services
- care during pregnancy
- outpatient assessment and triage
- preadmission clinic
- labour and delivery
- care after delivery
- newborn care
Contact
Phone: 780.679.6100
Latest news
In her 40 years as a registered nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose, Shelly Dalueg has seen changes in how mental health is viewed and treated.
October 31, 2024
The early supported discharge program at St. Mary’s Hospital offers mental health support, recognizing the need for more than physical recovery from a stroke.
May 2, 2024
Superb communication skills and compassion for her patients have resulted in Holley Santos’s nomination for Covenant’s 2024 Mission Award for Respect.
April 23, 2024
Visiting hours
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Stop the spread of germs
- For the safety of our patients and residents, we encourage you to clean your hands when you visit. See our guide to clean hands for information on protecting yourself and your loved ones.
- If you’re sick, wait and visit your loved one when you’re feeling better. If you must visit and you’re coughing or sneezing, consider wearing a mask to protect your loved one.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and then discard the tissue. If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your upper sleeve or elbow.
- Clean your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer, especially after coughing or sneezing.
Parking
Our visitor parking lot is open for paid parking. The lot includes accessible parking stalls near the front entrance.
Since parking spaces are limited, make sure to arrive early. Or try to find other transportation to the hospital.
Parking rates
Hourly: $1.50 per hour
Daily: $9.50 per day
Ask the staff at our registration desk about discounted rates for long-stay visitors.
Admission
Main admitting
Hours
Daily, 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Location
Inside the front lobby
Phone
Emergency admitting
Hours
Daily, 24 hours
Location
West side of hospital
Cafeteria
Hours
Daily, 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
We serve lunch from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Gift shop
Hours
Daily, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Protective services/lost and found
Our protective services staff are on duty 24 hours daily. Please send any valuables home for safekeeping during your stay.
Phone
Address
St. Mary’s Hospital
4607 53 St
Camrose AB T4V 1Y5