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Offers 24/7 care for people who have long-term health concerns. Also provides day programs for people living in the community.
Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Contact Access and Placement to arrange for an assessment.
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
Wheel chair access available.
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.Tuesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.Wednesday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
938 Centre Street Bow Island Alberta T0K 0G0
403-545-3200
403-545-2281
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Clinicians work with individuals, and families where appropriate, to assess and develop collaborative treatment goals and service plans. Services may include:
18 +
7-21 days
Domestic violence can take many forms, including verbal, physical, sexual, psycological, emotional, spiritual, and the violation of rights which can happen in any relationship based on intamcay, dependency, or trust. The Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) offers specialized support to patients of all genders who are experiencing any form of domestic violence. Individuals do not have to be in a crisis to access the DART response, and can request a referral at select emergency departments, urgent care centres, and maternity units. Participation is voluntary and at no cost to the patient.
Although, as of November 30th, 2023, the DART project has sunset, domestic violence services are still being provided through localized shelter response, while individuals are present within the Alberta Health Services (AHS) or Covenant Health facility. Referrals of patients to the respective shelters remain confidential, nonjudgemental, and choice-based. A referral is initated through the patient or by an AHS or Covenant Health employee. A shelter responder will connect with the individual over the phone to conduct further assessment and provide the following services based on their needs.
This service is provided by AHS or Covenant Health and external shelter service providers.
This service targets:
Every pregnancy is a new experience. From the moment you learn of your pregnancy, there are plenty of things you can do to ensure the best for you and your baby.Best Babies is a free and confidential home visitation program that supports expectant parents and their baby under the age of 12 months. We focus on:
Best Babies offers individualized home visits which include:
Information and support regarding:
For more information, visit the Before, During, and After Birth website
You are eligible for the program if you are an expectant mother or you have a child under the age of 12 months, and you are experiencing adverse challenges such as meeting you and your family’s basic needs, current or past mental health or addiction issues, marital or family stressors, etc
Please call during the office hours listed above.
A positive parent-child relationship is vital for your child's development, and so important for you as a caregiver. Building Blocks is a free and confidential in-home visitation program that supports parents/caregivers and their children under the age of 6 years. We focus on:
Building Blocks offers individualized home visits which include:
You are eligible for the program if you are an expectant parent(s) or you have a child(ren) under the age of 6 years, and you are experiencing adverse challenges such as meeting you and your family’s basic needs, current or past mental health or addiction issues, marital or family stressors, etc.
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.
Provides care for people with long-term health concerns. In addition to 24 / 7 residential nursing care, this service offers:
Also offers services for clients who live in the community, including:
Visit the Alberta Health Services Continuing Care website for more information.
For residential care there is a daily fee. There may also be fees associated with personal needs such as hairdressing, laundry, telephone, and cable.
If you have an emergency, call 911.
Emergency departments:
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.
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 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.
Routine requests for health information are processed during the week and during regular office hours only.
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.
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.
If you are unable to pay the fee, please submit evidence of financial hardship.
Routine requests for health information are processed during the week and regular office hours only
Basic fee may apply
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.
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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Outpatient Collection site hours of operation.
Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Closed Saturdays, Sundays and statutory holidays.
Walk ins accepted until 30 min before closing.
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.
APL Booking Line: 1-877-702-4486 or book online.
Note: Call for information 8:00-4:00 M-F. Availability of dietitian appointments vary.
By completing a comprehensive nutrition assessment and developing a nutrition intervention in collaboration with the client using evidence based guidelines. The dietitian provides nutrition counselling to help clients make diet, behavioural and lifestyle changes to manage a medical condition and / or improve their health. Nutrition counselling may occur on an individual basis or in a group session. Nutrition information and resources can be found on Alberta health Services’ Healthy Eating StartsAdditional Services:
Visit the PEAS (Pediatric Eating and Swallowing) website to find relevant information for families and care providers of children with an eating, feeding and swallowing disorder.
Days of the week may vary. Please call for an appointment.
Closed on statutory holidays.
Occupational Therapists enable people of all ages to engage more fully in the activities of everyday living. They work together with clients, their families and caregivers to develop ways to help clients reach their potential in caring for themselves, working, and enjoying life.
Pediatric OT services are accessed through the Children’s Allied Health Department in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge.
All ages.
General hours of meal service:
Breakfast: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Supper: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Patient Food Services overarching objectives are to:
PFS delivers more than 31,000 patient/resident meals each day within AHS facilities.
Services offered:
Days of the week may vary. Please call for an appointment. Closed on statutory holidays.
Rehabilitation service to help restore maximum function and independence through:
Services are available at outpatient hospital clinics, community health centres, patient's homes and continuing care / long term care centres.
Note: Services vary by community. Please call for information.
Outpatient services provided to adults without third party payer coverage and children with orthopedic conditions. Patients seeking physiotherapy services due to work-related injuries (WCB) and motor vehicle accidents (MVA) are not eligible for AHS publicly-funded outpatient services and will be redirected to private physiotherapy provider.
Inpatient services provided to patients with functional limitations resulting from cardio-respiratory, orthopedic and/or neurological conditions.
Community services provided to patients who require home assessment or unable to come to the clinic due to limitations with respect to transportation and/or physical condition.
Wait-time for outpatient and community physiotherapy services is less than 1 month.
There is no fee for assessment and treatment, but the client may be billed for therapeutic supplies.
Public can call Monday through Friday during above hours. Voice mail available.
Physiotherapy Hospital Services provide prevention, evaluation and treatment of physical dysfunction resulting secondary to disease, disability or injury. It is based on the science of movement. Assessment by a physical therapist may include examination of posture, strength, flexibility, joint mobility, coordination, balance, cardiopulmonary status, gait, and pain, in addition to the functioning of the client.
Inpatients only are eligible for this service.
Routine requests for health information are processed during the week and regular office hours only.
Patient Registration registers:
Schedule may vary due to therapist availability.
Services include:
Provides short-term care for a chronically or terminally ill person in a continuing care facility to allow the caregiver to take a break.
Clients must be eligible for or receiving Home Care services or waiting for long-term care placement.
Fees are based on the daily rate according to the Continuing Care Accommodation rates.
Speech-Language Pathologists evaluate, diagnose, treat and enhance function in both communication (speech production, receptive and expressive language, cognition, voice, resonance, fluency, and hearing) and swallowing, including related feeding behaviors. Taking a lead role in advocating for and implementing Communication Access (i.e., low tech solutions to high technology solutions for individuals who are not able to use their voice for short term or long term reasons). Intervention includes:
Speech-language pathology may support individuals experiencing;
Works with individuals to;
There is no wait time for inpatient services. The wait time for outpatient services varies depending on referral rate (typically one to two week wait period).
These services include:
Helps people with physical, social, emotional, and mental challenges that affect their leisure activity by assessing their needs and strengths, developing, following and evaluating a therapy plan. Teaches how to use resources and take part in recreation and leisure activities by:
Adults who can no longer participate in their regular recreation and leisure activities because of a disability or illness.
Closed weekends and stat holidays.
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.
