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Preventive dental health services are offered to students in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 to prevent tooth decay.
Alberta Health Services (AHS) health zones partner with schools in low income neighborhoods to provide preventive dental services at school.
Information about services along with a consent form is sent home to all students in eligible schools. A parent or legal guardian signature is required for service.
Wheel chair access available.
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.
Clinic hours vary, please contact the site for the most current information.
Sherrit Health Centre9401 86 Avenue Fort Saskatchewan Alberta T8L 0C6
780-342-1227
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https://www.ahs.ca/fortsask
Parking and Public transportation available
Individuals utilizing services will often have complex needs, with some needing more intensive support and treatment; but in either case are able to live independently or with minimal support in the community. Care is coordinated by a mental health provider and / or addiction counselor. Goal directed services are tailored to the needs of individual clients. Length of treatment is mutually determined between client and provider.
Over 18 years of age. Have mental illness and / or addiction concerns.
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
During the school year only.
Children, youth & Families Addiction & Mental Health provides a wide range of publicly-funded mental health services and support for children and youth (5-17 years of age) and their families, residing within Edmonton and area. Treatment services are generally provided by a multi-disciplinary team of health care providers. Services are goal-focused, aiming to provide the right service at the right time for the right length.
Child / youth (ages 5-17 years) with a moderate to severe level of distress / impairment due to a mental health concern, not already accessing mental health therapy with another provider.
Clients learn:
Clients also take part in exercise sessions that include:
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Closed weekends and statutory holidays.
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.
This service provides:
For infants and preschool children.
Closed statutory holidays.
Provides examination of the large intestine to assess or confirm polyps / growths, inflammation, or areas of bleeding in the colon. Direct visualization allows for biopsies, removal of polyps and photographs.
View patient education videos, visit ahs.ca/colonoscopy.
Days of service vary, please call to arrange an appointment.
This service does not provide, adjust, or sell hearing aids. For hearing aid sales, fitting and adjustment, please refer to private practice audiology.
Community Audiology provides the following services:
Eligibility includes:
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.
Computed tomography, also known as "CT Scan" or "CAT Scan", is when pictures of the body are taken using radiation and computer-enhanced imaging.
A language line is available, but requests need to be made before tests are scheduled.
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.
For more information, visit our website.
All babies born or registered in Alberta are offered screening for permanent congenital hearing loss. It's best to have your baby's hearing screened before they are 1 month old. Newborn hearing screening service is offered at most hospital or birth centre postpartum units before discharge and by appointment at many community-based hearing screening sites. Newborn hearing screening and audiological diagnostic results dating from October 1, 2025, are now available on Netcare in the Operative / Procedure / Investigation section.
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.
This service may be impacted by the COVID pandemic. View the Hours of Operations to see if the location has been impacted.
Get the right care when you need it, to learn more visit Know Your Options.
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.
Pick-up Details:
Monday - Friday 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Public Health Desk Sample Drop-off Days:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Collect the sample the same morning you submit it.
OR
Monday and Tuesday 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Collect the sample after 3:00 PM the same day you submit it.
Drinking water, beaches and swimming pool water can be tested. Chemical water sampling testing is available and looks for common chemicals and trace metals found in water. Bacteria water sampling tests water samples for indicator bacteria to ensure water is safe.
For additional information,
Fluoroscopy is a real time x-ray like a video, which is used by physicians and staff to assist imaging throughout the body during exams.
Service available, but must be arranged ahead of time
Using a thin flexible scope with it's own light source, the upper digestive tract is examined. The specialist focuses on the lining of the esophagus, stomach and upper portion of the small intestine.
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.
Provides care to people who need to have a general surgery procedure, including:
Referrals are for patients 18 years of age or older.
Closed SaturdaysAll hours are subject to volunteer availability and may change,
A gift shop available for clients, families, and staff. All proceeds from the sales are donated back to the hospital in support of patient care, comfort and education.
Call individual site to confirm their accepted forms of payment.
Cares for women who are inpatients or in day surgery with gynecology concerns. Includes:
Women needed gynecology surgery.
Fees may apply.
Clinic hours vary, please contact site for the most current information.
Health for Two (Hf2) provides support throughout pregnancy and up to 2 months postpartum
Services offered include:
Any pregnant person who requires extra support to have a healthy pregnancy
People who may be experiencing:
Health Records for this site are managed offsite at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
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.
- health assessment of birth parent & newborn- feeding support- information about parenting and newborn care- referrals to healthcare providers or community resources as needed
You will be contacted after you are discharged from the hospital to arrange an initial assessment.
Interpreter services are available for families with English as a second language, during Healthy Beginnings contacts.
For parents and caregivers of babies younger than 2 months.
Helps people of all ages who live at home and need medical support, which may include:
An AHS case manager and registered nurse meet with clients and help decide which services they need. This service also assesses applications for long-term care, supportive living, and facility respite care. The Continuing Care Access Line is available for new patients and their family to call if they have questions or inquiries about accessing Home Care services in their community (during and after regular business hours).
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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To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment at a public health or community health centre:
For adult immunization information, visit Immunization for adults.Additional vaccines may be needed depending on your health conditions or risk factors.
Submit immunization records online at Immunization Record Self Submission Portal or bring records to the appointment. This is important if you were immunized in another province or country.
For general information about immunization visit Immunization or call Health Link at 811.
Service targeted to:
Try to call at least 4 weeks in advance of when your child’s immunization is due.
Immunizations are recommended for babies starting at age 2 months. For the routine immunization schedule, visit Routine immunization schedule at a glance.
Additional vaccines may be needed depending on your child’s health conditions or other risk factors.
Submit immunization records online at Immunization Record Self Submission Portal or bring records to the appointment. This is especially important if you were immunized in another province or country.
For general information about immunization, visit Immunization or call Health Link at 811.
Primary Care Alberta provides routine immunizations free of charge to students in Grades 1, 6 and 9. These vaccines are offered in school.
Each year, public health reviews immunization records for students in grades 1, 6 and 9 to see what immunizations each student needs. A consent form is 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.
For school immunization information, visit School immunization.
If your child cannot receive vaccines at school - such as if they are homeschooled or absent on the day of immunizations - public health will provide you with information on how your child can be immunized.
For general information about immunization, visit Immunization or call Health Link.
Students in Grades 1, 6, and 9.
Provides IV Therapy for outpatients who are able to mobilize independently or are accompanied by a capable caregiver
Medical day patients require coverage from physician with admitting privilege.
Patients who need support with Activity of Daily Living (ADL) must provide that support.
Wait period for Medicine patients, i.e. iron infusions , magnesium
Waiting period varies with frequency and duration of therapy
Walk-in or pre-scheduled appointments are no longer be accepted at Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital. Patient Service Centres offer both appointment and walk-in services for all patients that require lab work. Book online at https://qme.dynalife.ca/ or call the DynaLIFE Appointment Booking Line at 1-877-702-4486.
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.
Provides labour and birth care for pregnant women. Management of postpartum patients (0-14 days postpartum parent- not newborn) presenting with postpartum health concerns to obstetrical assessment area.Newborn readmission done only after a Pediatrician has been contacted by Public Health and accepted the newborn as a patient directing the postpartum unit to readmit newborn.
Sturgeon Community Hospital provides labour and delivery to low risk obstetrical patients over 36 weeks gestation.
Lois Hole Hospital for Women provides labour and birth care for patients with low and high risk pregnancies.
Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital provides labour and delivery to low risk obstetrical patients over 37 weeks gestation.
Provides minor operations done under local anesthetic, including:
Services provided:
Appointments are booked through the Surgeons office only.
Appts for Dietitians vary call for information
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 and at MyHealth.Alberta.ca
Additional Services:
Adults, 18 years and older
This service provides surgery for patients with eye, ear, nose, and throat issues.
Doctors referral required.
Waiting period varies.
This service provides, but are not limited to:
As part of our support for patient care and comfort, friends and family of inpatients at hospital and health care facilities can send well wishes via email. Sites participating in the program will receive the message, will ensure that the message is only "well-wish" (any other type of communication will be deleted) and will arrange for delivery within 3 business days. A couple of important reminders - the electronic delivery system is not a secure connection, so please don't add any confidential information to your message. Plus the "well-wish" system does not allow for replies or confirm receipt / delivery confirmation.
General hours of meal service:
Breakfast: 8:00 am;
Lunch: 12:00 pm;
Supper: 5:00 pm
Patient Food Services overarching objectives are to:
PFS delivers more than 31,000 patient/resident meals each day within AHS facilities.
Services offered:
Above hours of operation refers to Central Intake Booking line hours only.
Services are provided by appointment only. Appointments may be virtual, in-person or by phone. Appointment length varies. Please confirm appointment type and length at the time of booking.
We want to understand what's important to your child and family. Services are goal-driven; starting and continuing services is based on having functional reasons / goals for rehabilitation. Therapists will work with parents to provide the tools and strategies to apply in the context of their home and life. Therapy may look like 'play', depending on your child's age. We will work together so you and your child are supported to move to the next developmental stage or between providers and services. Services are provided by phone, zoom and some in person sessions as determined by your therapist. They may be in a group or one to one. Services provided are related to (neuro) developmental conditions and / or medical conditions.
Child Development Specialist services and Social Workers are available to support rehabilitation outcomes.
Occupational Therapy 0 - 18 years services children and their families with self - care; motor development and eating, feeding and swallowing.
Physiotherapy 0 - 18 years services children and their families with development and movement.
Speech Language Pathology 0 - 18 years services children and their families with communication and eating, feeding, and swallowing.
We work closely with our pediatric rehabilitation partners to ensure referrals go to the right place and services are offered within the most appropriate program.
Fluoride varnish helps protect your child's teeth from tooth decay (cavities). It slows down decay already started.
Your child needs four fluoride varnish visits, six months apart, to best protect their teeth. Fluoride varnish is painted on your child's teeth. It takes less than one minute to apply. You can hold your child during the visit.
You can also ask any questions you may have about protecting your child's teeth.
If your child is diagnosed with asthma by a doctor, bring their quick reliever medication to the appointment. If your child feels anxious with dental visits it may trigger asthma symptoms.
This provincial prevention service is available across Alberta.
For more information and eligibility, visit our website: Preschool Oral Health Services
Low German interpretation is available in South and Central Zones.
Children between 12 and 35 months (1 and 2 years) old are eligible to start the program. For more information and eligibility, visit our website Preschool Oral Health Services
Note: For Calgary and area, eligibility is also based on family income.
Protective Services responsibilities include:
A service offered by Public Health Nurses including immunization according to the Alberta Health immunization schedule, health education/counselling / support for parent / pre and post natal, health assessment and screening to identify health concerns, and referral to appropriate health care providers such as physicians, and community resources.
Community Health Centres
Patient Registration registers:
This team provides:
Available to all ages who have a chronic respiratory disease.
For more information visit our website or Schools & Educators.
Services are offered to eligible schools and may include:
A child diagnosed with asthma must have their short acting asthma reliever medication with them to receive service.
Access to this service is by Emergency Room visit only, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Outside of emergency departments, the SART Clinic is by appointment only, Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) is available in all 11 Edmonton-area emergency departments.
Outside of emergency departments, the SART Clinic is available for people who do not require additional medical, mental health, or social support. The clinic is by appointment only, and provides the same specialized sexual assault care in a non-hospital setting. The team provides compassionate, confidential, culturally sensitive, and nonjudgmental care to individuals who have been sexually assaulted in the last 7 days with or without police involvement.
Care includes:
- Medical and forensic examinations
- Testing and preventive medication for:
- Referrals for:
Available to individuals aged 14 and older who have been sexually assaulted in the previous 7 days.
Children 13 years and younger who have been sexually assaulted should go to the Stollery within the first 3 days.
Provides examination of the lower bowel using a fiberoptic scope.
Services include:
These services include:
The Mantoux skin test is not recommended to diagnose active 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.
Wait times vary.
Eligibility criteria must be met to receive free testing and may vary by site. Call to find out more.
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.
