Stettler (STE-SMC / Stettler Medical Clinic)
Clinic Address: 4710 - 50th Street, Stettler, AB
Telephone: (403) 742-3441
Clerks: Yes
UCLIC: Yes
Obstetrics: Yes
EM: Yes
Indigenous Health: No
Distance from Calgary: 227 km
Distance from Lethbridge: 359 km
Distance from Medicine Hat: 341 km
Overview
Stettler is a town located 81km east of Red Deer with approximately 6000 people. The town is nicknamed “The Heart of Alberta”. It is the only community with a hospital in the area with Camrose and Drumheller being approximately one hour north or south, respectively. Residents will have exposure to office practice, emergency and inpatient medicine. The community has approximately 150 deliveries per year and the hospital does a variety of enhanced services such as surgery and endoscopy. Dr. Drummond no longer does anesthesia, however, there is ample opportunity for clerks and residents to not only assist in anesthesia but also surgical assists. The practice has a very busy day surgery rotation with surgeons from Red Deer.