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Provides routine immunizations to students in Grades 1, 6, and 9 in school.
Students in Grades 1, 6, and 9.
Service is provided in the school setting.
Wheel chair access available.
Monday: 8:30 am - 4:45 pm.Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:45 pm.Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:45 pm.Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:45 pm.Friday: 8:30 am - 4:45 pm.
20 Sunset Boulevard Whitecourt Alberta T7S 1M8
780-778-5555
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http://www.immunizealberta.ca/
South of Highway 43
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.
Referrals are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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).
Low-income families can apply for cost exemption. Clients are 100% responsible for any upgrades.
Provides day procedures which include:
Also provides access to these clinics:
There may be a fee depending on the type of service (e.g., charge for a new cast).
Clinic schedule subject to change.
This services:
You may be referred to another North Zone clinic location if there is not a local appointment available.
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking. You will be put on a wait list and contacted as soon as an appointment is available. Urgent cases may be seen first.
Open weekdays.
Provides education to cyclists, school staff, recreation staff, parents, and community volunteers about why bicycle helmets are mandatory equipment for all cyclists under the age of 18 in Alberta and how to wear a helmet properly. More information and resources about bicycle and wheeled safety are available here.
Free service that supports breastfeeding mothers and mothers with breastfeeding issues due to:
Breastfeeding women
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.
Food is available for purchase.
Cardiac stress test is a physician referred test used to measure the heart’s response to exercise on a treadmill in a controlled and supervised clinical environment. Standard cardiac stress testing compares the continuous ECG, the blood pressure measurements and patient’s physical response to the exercise to determine if the patient has CAD (coronary artery disease). The results can be interpreted as a reflection of one’s general physical condition, used to diagnose heart blood flow disease, and for patient prognosis after a heart attack. If the patient’s results are not conclusive, the physician may recommend a MIBI standard stress test or a Persantine MIBI stress test.
Patients with known or suspected heart conditions.
Registration open Daily 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM.
Patients may have surgeries or procedures on their heart at larger facilities. The cardiac rehab program offers follow up after these procedures to assess the patient's healing and symptoms. A local doctor can assess you and refer you to local programs that may help you further, such as:
Approximately 2-3 weeks to book an appointment, depending on the procedure done.
Provides a wide range of health services including immunization and public health nursing. Select the community health centre nearest you to learn more about the services offered.
Note: Not all services are offered at all locations. For the most accurate public health services that offer at Public Health Centre, please refer to the Public Health Service record by zone.
Available by appointment only.
Your baby will be referred to Community Hearing Screening if:
A community screening site will call and offer a hearing screening appointment for your baby soon after their birth.
The results of your baby's hearing screening and any follow up needed will be shared with you.
Hearing screening is the best way to find out if your baby has hearing loss.
Hearing screening is quick, safe, and will not hurt your baby. Your baby's hearing is important for many areas of child and brain development. Hearing loss can delay your child's speech, learning and social skills.
For more information, visit our website.
All babies born or living in Alberta are offered screening for permanent hearing loss within 90 days of birth. It's best to have your baby's hearing screened before they are 1 month old. Newborn hearing screening is free. Additional eligibility requirements are based on your baby's age and health status. If your baby is born with bilateral aural atresia or presents with meningitis, they will be referred to Audiology Services for a diagnostic ABR assessment.
If you have an emergency, call 911.
Emergency departments:
Emergency Department wait times are now available for Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, 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.
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.
Provides short-term loans of medical equipment for people who are recovering from surgery or need palliative care so they can live in their own homes. Equipment loans include:
A security deposit may be required.
Offers care and treatment for health problems such as:
Contact healthcare centre for more information.
Clinic day booked every 3 months.
Services provided may include:
The Rural General Nephrology Clinics are offered in some rural communities to help more people get service without having to travel. Clinics are offered in:
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
Closed Statutory holidays
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.
Completes patient charts, collects data, data entry and coding, collects patient information, dictates notes, and transcribes inpatient and outpatient charts.
There is a fee for copies of health records.
The 3 station dialysis pod is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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.
The Continuing Care Access team has a 24/7 voicemail option and operates the following hours:
Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 8:00 pm,
Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays 8:15 am to 4:30 pm.
Home Care helps people who live at home and need support such as:
A case manager, who is usually a nurse, will meet with the clients and help decide what services will best support them.
Most services are covered for people with Alberta Health Care Insurance coverage, but there may be charges for services not covered by Alberta Health Care Insurance. Out of province clients looking for home care services in Alberta should inquire on any potential charges prior to obtaining services.
To access contact information and a list of services offered, select a hospital.
Search through a complete list of progams and services, or hospital and facility information with the following:
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Each year, Alberta Health Services, Public Health reviews immunization records for students in grades 1, 6, and 9 to see what immunizations each student needs. A consent form is then sent home with an information sheet for each vaccine recommended for the student. No immunizations will be given in school without consent from a parent or legal guardian. Immunizations in this program include:
Outpatient collection site hours of operation:Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Walk ins accepted until 30 minutes before closing.
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays.
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:
Note: Some locations may not offer the full range of testing. To confirm availability of a specific test, contact the location.
Cleans acute and continuing care facilities according to standards set by Alberta Health and Wellness and Alberta Health Services (AHS) infection control.Services include:
Personal laundry fees in effect for long term care clients.
Call for information; availability of dietitian appointments vary.
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:
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.
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.
Provides care for pregnant women who are low-risk and more than 36 weeks, which may include:
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.
Occupational therapists apply knowledge and skills to assess, collaborate with, empower, and enable clients to:
Occupational Therapy helps to solve the problems that interfere with a person's ability to do the things that are important to them.
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 may apply for some services, call for more information.
Patient Food Services overarching objectives are to:
PFS delivers more than 31,000 patient/resident meals each day within AHS facilities.
Patient Information is available 24/7 - calls are forwarded outside of office hours.
Services offered:
Collaborates and interacts with healthcare service providers to provide clinical services and medications to patients in hospital and long-term care facilities.
a doctor's prescription is needed.
Rehabilitation service to help restore maximum function and independence through:
Services may be available at outpatient hospital clinics, community health centres, patient's homes and continuing care / long term care centres.
Waiting period is dependent on resources available at site as well as triage priority.
Fees may apply.
Supports women and families experiencing postpartum depression (PPD).
Whitecourt Healthcare Centre online tour.
For more information visit our website at Prenatal – North Zone. These classes may be in the evenings or on Saturdays.
Please be advised not all locations offer all services and to contact your local community health centre.
Services include:
Please register online at either: Prenatal | Alberta Health Services or our online form: AHS North Zone Prenatal Education Classes (albertahealthservices.ca)
It is important to register early because class sizes are limited. The 2nd trimester is ideal for learning.
Limited drop-in service.
Public Health Nurses provide immunization and follow-up services to clients of all ages. · Routine vaccinations (2, 4, 6, 12, 18 months and 4 years of age) · Communicable Disease ControlAfter vaccination & immunization follow-up and care
Community Health Centres | Alberta Health Services
North Zone Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinics are seeing clients in the clinic, for the following concerns: · Birth control and safer sex counseling · Pregnancy testing and pregnancy options counseling. · KNOWN STI and needs treatment. · Contact with a known STI and needs testing/treatment. · Symptoms of an STI · Routine STI Screening · Emergency contraceptive pill · Vaccinations Not all services are available at all locations. Contact each clinic to check what services they offer.
Everyone including all teens, young adults and clients with barriers to accessing service (e.g., no Alberta Health Care, low income, or English is not first language)
Provides nursing care and support which may include:
You will be contacted after you are discharged from the hospital to arrange an initial assessment
Patient Registration registers:
Please call for hours as they vary depending on the availability of the respiratory therapist.
Physician Order Required for all but education, Tobacco Cessation.
Can be a physician order, or a respiratory Requisition form. Submitted via fax
Waiting period can be 1 - 8 weeks
Provides healthcare in schools.
Students in school.
Treats people with a wide variety of serious health issues (e.g., cardiovascular events, head injuries, drug overdoses).
Doctors referral or admission to the hospital.
Services are for people with developmental and / or medical conditions who need help with:
Please contact the site to discuss eligibility requirements.
The waiting list varies by location. Please contact the site directly to inquire about wait times.
Supportive living accommodations are a type of continuing care accommodation where people can remain as independent as possible. It offers a congregate setting with access to services that meet their changing needs.
Adults over 65
Switchboard is answered 24/7. Oustide of office hours calls are forwarded.
These services include:
Community Health Services staff, local RCMP and local traffic safety partners work together to improve the wear rates of seat belts and child safety seats and support safe driving.
Offers tuberculosis (TB) skin testing to eligible Albertans. The Mantoux skin test is not recommended to diagnose TB.
Testing is done at public health centres throughout the province:
For travel or work related TB testing contact the Travel Health Services in your area.
Eligibility includes:
Wait times vary.
Eligibility criteria must be met to receive free testing.
Service available by appointment only.
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.
Our volunteer roles share a commitment to improving the quality of the patient and family experience.
Volunteers are:
For general information about volunteering with AHS please visit our website.
Provides immunizations for babies and young children.
Services include information about:
New mothers are also offered postpartum depression screening.
For more information please visit Immunize Alberta.
