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Nutrition Counselling - Pediatric Weight Management at William J. Cadzow - Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre

The service includes in-depth nutrition counselling and lifestyle coaching in the areas of physical activity, sedentary time and sleep hygiene.

Eligibility

Available to children ages 2-4 years with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above the 97th percentile and children ages 5-17 years with a BMI above the 85th percentile.

How to access this service

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

Wait

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Accessibility

Wheel chair access available.

Service hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Address

Also serves Smoky Lake
9110 93 Street
Lac La Biche Alberta
T0A 2C0

Telephone

780-401-BOOK (2665) (Central Access)

Fax

780-735-3553

Toll free number

1-877-414-BOOK (2665) (Central Access)

Website

Getting there

Across the street from Portage College.

Other services

Adult Day Program | 780-623-4404 ext. 2277

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes
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Adult Day Program

Adult Day programs are appropriate for adults who are:

  • able to regularly attend and participate in the program
  • able to function appropriately in a group setting
  • at risk of losing their ability to manage independently in the community but wish to continue to live at home (and can do so safely)
  • with a history of increased health care utilization
  • with stable medical conditions
  • with signs and symptoms of cognitive impairment
  • whose caregiver is in need of respite

What can I expect?

Each day is intentionally designed with the preferences, interests and needs of each member in mind. The schedule is predictable to help with memory retention, yet flexible to accommodate individual preference and endurance. The content varies to provide interesting and stimulating programming. Everyday living activities are incorporated throughout the day to feel like home

Telephone

780-623-4404 ext. 2277

Service Hours

Tuesday: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Referral Needed

Ask your case manager for a referral. If you do not have a case manager, call the Continuing Care Access line 1-855-371-4122 for a referral. Family, friends, neighbors or health professional can also call on your behalf.

For any questions or to discuss whether the program is an option for you or family member, please call.

Eligibility

Home Care clients (with a valid Alberta Health Care Card) who live in a community setting are eligible to participate in our Adult Day Programs.

Those who live in supportive living, long term care, or are receiving funding from Persons with Developmental Disabilities are not able to attend the Adult Day Program.

Wait times

All programs have a limited capacity. If the program you are interested in does not currently have space you will be added to a waitlist and prioritized based on your need. We will contact you as a space becomes available.

Fees

Our Adult Day Program costs $10.00 per day, and includes a nutritious meal and snack.



Fee Reductions

Cost should not be a barrier to accessing Adult Day Programs. Should you have any questions or concerns about the fee, please contact your AHS Case Manager or the day program in your area directly.

Wait Times

Yes
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Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program

Due to COVID-19, service times may vary. Call to confirm.

This Government of Alberta funded program assesses people for funding for benefits like wheelchairs, walkers, bathing equipment, wound supplies, and compression stockings.

Telephone

780-623-4404

Wait times

Referrals are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fees

If eligible, AADL is a cost-share program. Clients pay 25% of the cost up to maximum of $500 per family per benefit year (July 1 to June 30).



Fee Reductions

Low-income families can apply for cost exemption. Clients are 100% responsible for any upgrades.

Ambulatory Services | 780-623-4404

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Ambulatory Services

Provides day procedures which include:

  • ventolin treatments
  • cast changes
  • medicine that needs to be given by intravenous (IV)

Also provides access to these clinics:

  • adult pulmonary clinic
  • brace (orthotics and limbs) clinic
  • nephrology clinic
  • obstetrics and gynecology
  • surgical clinic
  • orthopedics
  • phlebotomy clinic

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Fees

There may be a fee depending on the type of service (e.g., charge for a new cast).

Breastfeeding Clinic | 780-623-4404

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Breastfeeding Clinic

Free service that supports breastfeeding mothers and mothers with breastfeeding issues due to:

  • not making enough milk
  • plugged ducts
  • mastitis
  • thrush
  • latching issues
  • poor infant weight gain
  • breast reduction surgery
  • adoptive nursing

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Eligibility

Breastfeeding women

Cafeteria Services | 780-623-4404

Service hours

Closed on weekends a statutory holidays.

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Cafeteria Services

Cafeteria services offer food and beverages at Alberta Health Services facilities. Catering services and vending machines are available at some sites. Each cafeteria services site team is dedicated to creating great food, inspiring healthy eating, and providing outstanding customer service to support the health of Albertans.

**Please note hours of operation may vary from site to site.

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service Hours

Monday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Fees

Food is available for purchase.

Continuing Care Services | 780-623-4404

Service hours

Continuing Care Access phone number available Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Continuing Care Services

Albertans who would like to schedule a visit at participating continuing care sites can visit Continuing Care Visitation Request.

Visit the Alberta Health Services Continuing Care website for more information on services and resources.

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service Hours

Monday: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm.
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm.
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm.
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm.
Friday: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Wait times

Waiting times vary depending on the facility.

Fees

Continuing Care accomodation charges apply, please refer to the continuing care accommodation charges website for more information.



Fee Reductions

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes
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Day Surgery Services & Recovery

Cares for people after they have day surgery procedures. If you need to be admitted to the hospital after your procedure, your surgeon will tell you.

Telephone

780-623-4404

Referral Needed

Contact your family physician for more information.

Wait times

Wait times depend on the type of surgery you need. If you have questions, call your family doctor.

Emergency Services | 780-623-4404 , 780-623-5959 (after hours)

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Emergency Services

If you have an emergency, call 911.

Emergency departments:

  • take care of people that are very sick or injured on a priority basis. This means the sickest people are seen first. If you go to an emergency department for care that isn't urgent, you will not likely be seen right away.
  • provide medical care, which includes assessment and treatment
  • stabilize people and get them ready to transport to a higher level of care facility (if needed)
  • provide follow-up care including referrals to a family doctor or specialist (if needed)

Emergency Department wait times are now available for Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer.

Get the right care when you need it, to learn more visit Know Your Options

This service may be impacted by the COVID pandemic. View the Hours of Operations to see if the location has been impacted. Visit https://ahs.ca/covid for up-to-date information.

Telephone

780-623-4404 , 780-623-5959 (after hours)

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Wait times

We can’t predict how long you will need to wait in the emergency department. Patients are assessed (triaged) using a standard scoring system called the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to see how urgent their health needs are.

General Medicine | 780-623-4404

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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General Medicine

Offers care and treatment for health problems such as:

  • diabetes
  • pneumonia
  • asthma
  • heart problems
  • severe infections
  • kidney / gall stones
  • pain in the abdomen
  • cancer
  • arthritis

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Referral Needed

Contact healthcare centre for more information.

Service hours

On-call service available 24-hours per day, 7-days per week.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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General Radiography (X-Ray)

General Radiography uses x-rays to produce images of the structures inside the body, particularly bones. X-ray beams can pass through the body, but they are absorbed in different amounts depending on the density of the material they pass through.

Telephone

780-623-5908

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Wait times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Gift Shops | 780-623-4404

Service hours

Open 2 - 3 hours per afternoon. Times may vary.

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Gift Shops

Some offer a selection of gifts, snacks, magazines, and toiletries for sale.

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service Hours

Monday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Health Information - Access and Disclosure

In accordance with Alberta's Health Information Act, this is a service which enables the release of individually identifiable health information with or without the consent of an individual.

For health information, please contact the hospital or health care centre where you received treatment.

For detailed instructions, frequently asked questions and forms, please visit Access & Disclosure | Alberta Health Services.

Telephone

780-791-6085

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Fees

A basic fee of $25.00 is applied to all requests which includes up to 20 pages depending on record format i.e. paper, electronic or microfilm record. Each additional page costs from .25 to .50 cents per page. Additional costs may apply. Fees are applied in accordance with the Health Information Act.



Fee Reductions

If you are unable to pay the fee, please submit evidence of financial hardship.

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Health Information / Records Management

Completes patient charts, collects data, data entry and coding, collects patient information, dictates notes, and transcribes inpatient and outpatient charts.

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.

Fees

There is a fee for copies of health records.

Service hours

The 6 station dialysis unit is open Monday, Wedsnesday and Friday.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Hemodialysis - Alberta Kidney Care - North

Provides hemodialysis treatments (a process where the client’s blood is passed through a special filter that removes waste products and water).

Most people need 3 treatments every week. Each treatment lasts 4 hours.

Telephone

780-623-6666

Service Hours

Monday: 6:30 am - 6:45 pm.
Wednesday: 6:30 am - 6:45 pm.
Friday: 6:30 am - 6:45 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Wait times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Hospitals | 780-623-4404

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Hospitals

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Telephone

780-623-4404

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Indigenous Hospital Support Services

This program provides support and health information to healthcare providers, Indigenous patients / clients and their families through personal visits. Specifically, this includes:

  • case management
  • patient advocacy
  • cultural teaching
  • patient/client language interpretation
  • health literacy support
  • logistical support for discharge planning for Indigenous peoples

This service is available on-site in hospitals, public health centres and in the community. Upon request, staff can be present at hospital rounds, medical appointments and case conferences. This program will communicate with the healthcare team to ensure provision of culturally sensitive healthcare service.

Patient / client language interpretation service is also available upon request.

Patients and clients may also be asked about their healthcare experience to help ensure they receive the best possible healthcare.

Telephone

780-623-7321

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Referral Needed

Clients can self refer or be referred by family or friends.

Eligibility

First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Métis, and Inuit peoples and their families.

Indigenous Wellness Core | 780-623-7321

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Indigenous Wellness Core

This program:

  • supports cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • help navigate patients through the healthcare system
  • referrals to addiction and mental health supports
  • monitors the health of the Indigenous population in northern Alberta

The program also:

  • helps Indigenous patients and families throughout their hospital stay
  • connects them to the health services and programs in their home communities
  • works within communities to create partnerships in areas of public health, prevention, promotion, and chronic disease management

Telephone

780-623-7321

Service Hours

Monday: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm.
Tuesday: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm.
Wednesday: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm.
Thursday: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm.
Friday: 8:15 am - 4:30 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Laboratory Services | 780-623-4404 (Lab)

Service hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Walk ins accepted until 30 minutes before closing.

Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays.

 

Wait Times

Yes
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Laboratory Services

Laboratory Services provides collection of blood and body fluids for tests ordered by your doctor or healthcare provider including a comprehensive range of routine and specialized lab testing and clinical consultations:

  • blood and body fluid sample collection
  • biochemistry and toxicology
  • electrocardiogram (ECG)
  • genetics and genomics
  • urinalysis
  • transfusion medicine
  • hematology
  • coagulation studies
  • microbiology
  • public health testing
  • serology
  • surgical pathology
  • cytopathology
  • autopsy pathology
  • student practicum training for medical lab technologists and medical lab assistants

Note: Some locations may not offer the full range of testing. To confirm availability of a specific test, contact the location.

APL Booking Line: 1-877-702-4486 or book online.

Telephone

780-623-4404 (Lab)

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Wait times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

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Linen & Environmental Services

Cleans acute and continuing care facilities according to standards set by Alberta Health and Wellness and Alberta Health Services (AHS) infection control.
Services include:

  • waste management
  • managing outside contracts (e.g. door mats, windows, pest control)
  • managing cleaning contracts for leased space
  • providing personal laundry services to north zone long term care clients at their request.

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service Hours

Sunday: 7:00 am - 12:00 am.
Monday: 7:00 am - 12:00 am.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 12:00 am.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 12:00 am.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 12:00 am.
Friday: 7:00 am - 12:00 am.
Saturday: 7:00 am - 12:00 am.

Fees

Personal laundry fees in effect for long term care clients.

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Medical Device Reprocessing

Provides clean or sterilized items for use in patient care including:

  • personal care items
  • instruments
  • surgical drapes
  • respiratory and anaesthetic supplies
  • some dental and home care supplies

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service hours

Call for information; availability of dietitian appointments vary.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Nutrition Counselling - Adult and Pediatric

The majority of teaching is one-to-one, however, group sessions may be offered to promote enhanced learning of clients. Nutrition information and resources can be found on Alberta health Services’ Healthy Eating Starts Here and at MyHealth.Alberta.ca

Additional Services:

Telephone

1-844-793-7266

Service Hours

Monday: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm.
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm.
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm.
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm.
Friday: 8:30 am - 4:15 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Wait times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Nutrition Counselling - Pediatric Weight Management | 780-401-BOOK (2665) (Central Access)

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Nutrition Counselling - Pediatric Weight Management

In the Outpatient Dietitian Counselling program, families work one-on-one with a registered dietitian (dietitian) trained in Pediatric Weight Management. The dietitian will help the family work on healthy eating and active living habits and set realistic goals that focus on creating a healthy lifestyle. Areas of focus include nutrition, physical activity, sedentary time and sleep.

The dietitian and the family’s healthcare provider work together to ensure the family is supported in achieving their health goals. They can also assist in connecting the family with other supports as needed, such as physical activity, mental health, and community services.

The program’s aim is to help families achieve a lifestyle that promotes healthy growth and development in their children.

For more information visit the Outpatient Dietitian Counselling website.

Telephone

780-401-BOOK (2665) (Central Access)

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Eligibility

Available to children ages 2-4 years with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above the 97th percentile and children ages 5-17 years with a BMI above the 85th percentile.

Wait times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Obstetrics | 780-623-5915

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.
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Obstetrics

Provides care for pregnant women who are low-risk and more than 36 weeks, which may include:

  • fetal monitoring
  • labour induction
  • non-stress testing
  • epidural
  • C-section surgery (elective, urgent, and emergency)

Cares for babies and provides breastfeeding support if needed.

Go to a community health centre in your area for any prenatal concerns and follow-up after you deliver your baby.

For more information, visit the Prenatal website.

Some services and key providers may not be available at all locations.

Telephone

780-623-5915

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Occupational Therapy Services

Occupational therapists apply knowledge and skills to collaborate with, assess, empower, and enable clients to:

  • learn new ways of doing activities
  • develop or regain skills
  • use devices, materials, wheelchairs, seating and other equipment to make life easier
  • adapt their environment
  • maximize their independence across their lifespan

Occupational Therapy helps to solve the problems that interfere with a person's ability to do the things that are important to them.

Telephone

780-623-5914

Service Hours

Monday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Eligibility

Homecare Occupational Therapy services are only available to Alberta residents. Outpatient services may have out of province client restrictions. Contact site for further information.

Fees

Fees may apply for some services, call for more information.

Patient Food Services | 780-623-7301

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Patient Food Services

Patient Food Services overarching objectives are to:

  • Offer quality food and food choice, to support Patient Centered Care
  • Work with the whole care team to ensure that Meals Matter
  • Foster a positive meal experience that results in enjoyment of meals, as well as improved satisfaction and food intake that supports recovery
  • Provide menus that are based on “Canada’s Food Guide” and that are adaptable for therapeutic requirements
  • Offer appealing food that encourages eating for health
  • Provide meal service styles appropriate to the patient population (e.g. tray service, dining room service) and meal delivery systems that support safe high quality food served at appropriate temperatures to the correct patient / resident

PFS delivers more than 31,000 patient/resident meals each day within AHS facilities.

Telephone

780-623-7301

Service Hours

Sunday: 6:30 am - 7:15 pm.
Monday: 6:30 am - 7:15 pm.
Tuesday: 6:30 am - 7:15 pm.
Wednesday: 6:30 am - 7:15 pm.
Thursday: 6:30 am - 7:15 pm.
Friday: 6:30 am - 7:15 pm.
Saturday: 6:30 am - 7:15 pm.

Patient Information | 780-623-4404

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.
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Patient Information

Services offered:

  • responding to patient location inquires
  • providing direction on a patients whereabouts

Telephone

780-623-4404

Pharmacy Services | 780-623-4404

Referral Needed

Yes
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Pharmacy Services

Collaborates and interacts with healthcare service providers to provide clinical services and medications to patients in hospital and long-term care facilities.

Telephone

780-623-4404

Referral Needed

a doctor's prescription is needed.

Physical Therapy Services | 780-623-5921

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Physical Therapy Services

Assesses people and uses exercises, ultrasound, laser, heat, mobilization, and acupuncture to treat health issues, including:

  • pain and arthritis
  • work-related and traumatic injuries
  • lung and heart conditions
  • cancer
  • stroke, spinal cord issues, and Parkinson’s Disease

Telephone

780-623-5921

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Wait times

Waiting period is dependent on resources available at site as well as triage priority.

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Fees

Fees may apply.

Registration | 780-623-4404

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Registration

Patient Registration registers:

  • and pre-registers patients and collects demographic and financial information
  • patients for inpatient admissions, ambulatory clinic appointment, and emergency department services

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 11:15 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 11:15 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 11:15 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 11:15 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 11:15 pm.

Service hours

Please call for hours as they vary depending on the availability of the respiratory therapist.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes
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Respiratory Therapy Clinic

Due to COVID-19, service times may vary. Call to confirm.

Services include:

  • home oxygen assessments
  • arterial blood gases (ABGs)
  • respiratory education (Asthma & COPD)
  • spirometry
  • tobacco cessation
  • artificial airway management
  • trach change
  • sputum induction

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service Hours

Wednesday: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm.

Referral Needed

Physician Order Required for all but education, Tobacco Cessation.

Can be a physician order, or a respiratory Requisition form. Submitted via fax

Wait times

Waiting period can be 1 - 8 weeks

Respite Care | 780-623-5911

Service hours

Contact Lac La Biche Healthcare Centre to request respite admission. 

 

Respite services provided at the facility are 24 hours.

 

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Respite Care

Respite services provide caregivers a short period of rest or relief from their caregiving responsibilities. Overnight respite services are offered in a Continuing Care environment and organized through Home Care. A Home Care Case Manager can review respite options available.

Telephone

780-623-5911

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Referral Needed

Site specific, contact site directly for instruction on referral process.

Eligibility

Site specific, contact site directly for admission processes.

Wait times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Fees

Site specific, contact site directly for information on cost.



Fee Reductions

Seniors may submit receipts to Alberta Seniors Benefits.

Social Work | 780-675-2231

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Social Work

Services may include:

  • refer and liaise with appropriate community and government agencies
  • collaborate with other healthcare providers (discharge planning, family conferences)
  • provide counselling and crisis intervention
  • provide information/education on important resources and legislation (e.g., Personal Directives, Guardianship, Trusteeship, Child Welfare and Protection for Persons in Care)

Telephone

780-675-2231

Service Hours

Monday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Friday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Referral Needed

A doctor or other healthcare provider must send in a referral.

Special Care Unit | 780-623-5915

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes
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Special Care Unit

Treats people with a wide variety of serious health issues (e.g., cardiovascular events, head injuries, drug overdoses).

Telephone

780-623-5915

Referral Needed

Doctors referral or admission to the hospital.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Speech and Language Services

Services are for people who need help and may include:

  • pronouncing speech sounds
  • understanding and using spoken language
  • using gestures, pictures, communication boards or speech devices to communicate
  • rehabilitating reading and writing after an illness or injury
  • speaking smoothly and easily (fluency, stuttering)
  • improving voice quality
  • eating, feeding and swallowing
  • consultation, follow-up and referral to other community services

Telephone

780-623-5917

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 4:15 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Eligibility

Please contact the site to discuss eligibility requirements.

Wait times

The waiting list varies by location. Please contact the site directly to inquire about wait times.

Switchboard | 780-623-4404

Service hours

Weekends and statutory holidays 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

Switchboard is answered 24/7. Oustide of office hours calls are forwarded.

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Switchboard

These services include:

  • answering incoming telephone calls
  • transferring telephone calls and
  • giving out authorized telephone numbers

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 11:15 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 11:15 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 11:15 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 11:15 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 11:15 pm.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Therapeutic Recreation Services

Due to COVID-19, service times may vary. Call to confirm.

Therapeutic recreation is important to a person's quality of life. With this in mind, this service:

  • uses recreation and leisure as the primary modality to improve, maintain or prevent decline of physicial, social, cognitive, and emotional health
  • interventions are enjoyable, meaningful, focused and based on individual preferences, values and strenghts
  • strives to remove barriers to recreation and leisure participation
  • enables clients to continue to pursue their recreational and leisure interests/activities
  • addresses social needs to help prevent isolation and loneliness
  • helps client adjust to a placement and changes in health

Telephone

780-623-4404

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Referral Needed

Referrals can be received from family physicians, Home Care, or other Allied Health professionals.

Eligibility

Service is targeted primarily for residents residing in continuing care and acute care patients waiting placement. Also available on a consultative basis only for individuals in the communities who require this service due to medical reasons.

Ultrasound | 780-623-5908

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Ultrasound

Ultrasound is an imaging test that captures images of soft tissue organs, blood vessels and tissues using high-frequency sound waves (no radiation). Ultrasound is also known as sonography.

Not all tests are offered at all sites. Call the location for more information.

Telephone

780-623-5908

Service Hours

Monday: 8:15 am - 4:15 pm.
Tuesday: 8:15 am - 4:15 pm.
Wednesday: 8:15 am - 4:15 pm.
Thursday: 8:15 am - 4:15 pm.
Friday: 8:15 am - 4:15 pm.

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.

Wait times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Volunteer Resources | 780-350-3005

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Volunteer Resources

Our volunteer roles share a commitment to improving the quality of the patient and family experience.

Volunteers are:

  • way-finders who help guide patients and families around our busy facilities,
  • friendly visitors who spend time with our socially isolated patients,
  • patient and family advisors who provide input and direction to AHS on numerous committees,
  • supporters of our volunteer retail operations - where the proceeds are returned to AHS to provide patient care and comfort.

For general information about volunteering with AHS please visit our website.

Telephone

780-350-3005

Service language options

Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered.