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…]
Home Care – Brooks 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…]
Home Care – Oyen Home Care
Oyen and surrounding area, including the communities of Oyen, Empress, Cereal, Youngstown, Esther, Sibbald, Acadia Valley, New Bridgen, Hilda and Blindloss. 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… [More…]
Primary Care Network – Oyen: Palliser Primary Care Network
Geographic Area Served: Bassano, Bow Island, Brooks, Medicine Hat, Oyen and surrounding areas. A Primary Care Network (PCN) can be comprised of one clinic with many physicians and support staff, or several physicians in several clinics across a region. Other health care professionals such as pharmacists, dietitians, exercise specialists, mental health professionals and others work… [More…]
Resource Guide for Community Development of Palliative and End-of-Life Care within Alberta
A Resource Guide for Community Development of Palliative and End-of-Life Care within Alberta has been developed. The Resource Guide will assist communities in the creation of their own local palliative and end-of-life community services and supports, and was developed in response to numerous requests AHS received from communities across Alberta for palliative and end-of-life care… [More…]
