The Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre is located within the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Community Cancer Centres deliver a range of treatments and care options to cancer patients in their home communities including outpatient chemotherapy, education and support for cancer patients. Address: 666-5th St. S.W., Medicine Hat, AB T1A 4H6 Phone: 403-529-8817 Website: Margery E…. [More…]
Community Support Group – LivingOutLoud.Life
This free digital health tool supports young adults living with advanced illness. LivingOutLoud.Life is the world’s first online platform dedicated to supporting and empowering young adults and teens living with advanced illness as well as their families, friends and health providers. The webspace consists of written excerpts and videos from young people who share their… [More…]
Financial Assistance – Canadian Cancer Society
The Financial Assistance Program gives support to people in financial need for transportation and accommodation when traveling to and from treatment at cancer treatment facilities in Alberta. Contact the Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta/NWT Division for more information or visit the Financial Help page. Please contact the Canadian Cancer Society regarding a significant expansion to their… [More…]
Grief and Bereavement Support – Compassionate Friends of Canada
Compassionate Friends of Canada is a self-help organization for parents who have experienced the death of a child. The service is provided at seven locations across Alberta. The services offers support, understanding and education about grief and hope following the death of a child through a voluntary support group as well as a library for… [More…]
Home Care – Medicine Hat Home Care
Home Care services are provided as a complement to the care provided by family, friends, neighbours, and the community at large. All services provided through Home Care are based on an assessment and development of a care plan. Services that may be included in a care plan: professional nursing services, personal care services, respite, palliative… [More…]
Hospice – Carmel Hospice
Carmel Hospice at St. Joseph’s Home for the Aged is operated by Covenant Health in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS). Address: St. Joseph’s Home 156 3 St NE Medicine Hat AB T1A 5M1 Phone: 403.526.3818 Fax: 403.528.8942
Hospital – Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
The hospital has ten palliative beds. Palliative care services include the management of pain and other symptoms as well as social, emotional, spiritual, and practical support. Address: 666-5th St. S.W., Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 4H Phone: 403-529-8000
Palliative Care Consultant – Medicine Hat: Palliative Care Team
The palliative care team is the main contact for Medicine Hat palliative care patients and their families. They provide nursing and physician consultation, including pain and symptom management, teaching and family support. Daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Address: 666-5th St. S.W., Medicine Hat, AB, T1A 4H6 Phone: 403-529-8901
