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Southern Alberta Transplant Program at Foothills Medical Centre

This service specializes in organ transplant for people living south of Red Deer.

Referral needed

Referral Documentation

Doctor's referral is needed.

Eligibility

Please see specific service listing for details.

How to access this service

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

Wait

Please see specific service listing for details.

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

Accessibility

Wheel chair access available.

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.

Closed on statutory holidays and weekends.

Address

North Tower, 5th Floor
1403 29 Street
Calgary Alberta
T2N 2T9

Telephone

403-944-4280

Getting there

Parking available

Foothills Medical Centre parking map

Other services

Addiction Centre - Adult Program | 403-943-1500 (Access Mental Health for Referral), 403-944-2025

Service hours

The hours listed are general clinic hours. Assessment Clinics held at a variety of times Monday to Friday; Individual and Group Therapy available at various times Monday to Friday. Please call for information.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Addiction Centre - Adult Program

Services provided include:

  • assessment, treatment and referrals

  • care may include individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, couples therapy

  • group therapy is a major component of this program

Telephone

403-943-1500 (Access Mental Health for Referral), 403-944-2025

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

Adults (18 years of age and over) with both psychiatric and addictive disorders.

Wait times

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

Service hours

Closed weekends and statutory holidays.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Adult Day Hospital - Addiction and Mental Health

Offers a program which includes the following components:

  • psycho-education groups
  • skill development to enhance individuals’ abilities to manage current and future addiction and/or mental health concerns
  • individual therapy / case management
  • multidisciplinary team support (nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychology, psychiatry)

Telephone

403-944-1286

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.

Eligibility

Adults, 18 years of age and older, experiencing acute addiction and / or mental health concerns that significantly impair their daily functioning.

Wait times

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

Adult Gender Clinic | 403-944-5872

Service hours

Closed weekends and holidays.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Adult Gender Clinic

This clinic provides:

  • comprehensive assessment regarding gender identity
  • treatment of co-occurring mental health concerns (e.g. mood and anxiety related to gender)
  • education and support regarding social transition (e.g. family, work, legal document changes)
  • referrals to access hormones and / or surgery required for transition

Telephone

403-944-5872

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

Referrals are necessary for service, please provide as much detail as possible as to reason for referral to assist in triage and to reduce delay in getting accepted into the program.

Eligibility

Persons 18 years of age and older who are questioning their gender identity or who are wanting to socially / medically transition.

Wait times

Typical wait times for this service are variable and range from 12-24 months but typically closer to 24 months.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Adult Neuropsychology Service

Patients are seen for many areas of neurologic illness/injury, including:

  • stroke/traumatic brain injury
  • tumour, hydrocephalus
  • seizure disorder
  • multiple sclerosis/movement disorders
  • toxic and metabolic encephalopathy
  • dementia

Telephone

403-944-1340

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

This service does not accept referrals for:

  • chronic fatigue syndrome
  • learning disabilities
  • chronic pain
  • ADD/ADHD
  • post-traumatic stress disorder
  • personal injury litigation
  • disability evaluations (including AISH)
  • medical-legal assessments, and third party (insurance) assessments.

Wait times

6 Months

Assessment: Outpatients - usually 4 to 6 months, Inpatients - Usually 1 - 3 weeks.

Fees

There is a charge for additional correspondence for third-party insurance or medical-legal consultation.

Service hours

Closed weekends and holidays.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Adult Psychosis Program - Addiction and Mental Health

Service offers:

  • evidence informed care
  • training for residents and students
  • case management
  • medication management (including injection clinic and clozapine)
  • family support and education
  • individual therapy
  • psychoeducation
  • psychosocial support
  • recovery-oriented care
  • evidence based group therapy such as CBT for psychosis group, Wellness and Recovery Group, CBT Basics Group®
  • CTO Management
  • psychiatric consultation and treatment
  • psychological assessment

Comprehensive evaluation and diagnostic clarification/refinement

Telephone

403-944-1491

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

Referrals accepted through Access Mental Health.

Eligibility

Eligible:

  • adults with a moderate to severe chronic and persisting psychotic disorder needing specialized case management
  • who have been a psychiatric inpatient within the last 6 months

or

  • evidence in the community that the treatment isn't working (persistent psychotic symptoms despite and adequate trial of an antipsychotic)

Not eligible:

  • adults that don't have a primary psychotic disorder
  • primary diagnosis of bipolar disorder with psychotic features
  • IQ less than 70

Wait times

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

Service hours

Closed on weekends and STAT Holidays.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Advanced Venous Access Service

Provides services to people with long-term intravenous (IV) therapy such as:

  • assessment and insertion of PICC
  • consultation
  • education, problem solving and resource for healthcare providers related to Cental Venous Access Catheters
  • follow-up care and maintenance

Telephone

403-944-8116

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Provides services to adult patients only. Eligibility will be assessed by AVAS registered nurses.

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Services

Offers care and support for people having an allogeneic or autologous blood and marrow transplant.

Telephone

403-944-1157

Service language options

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

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Alberta Thoracic Oncology Program

This program works to make sure people with lung cancer get faster access to treatment through special rapid access clinics in Edmonton and Calgary. The program seeks to reshape cancer care in Alberta by improving the patient journey and outcomes and standardize care delivery across the province.

Telephone

403-210-9270

Service Hours

Monday: 9:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:15 pm.
Friday: 9:00 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.

Alberta Trauma Services | 403-944-2888

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Alberta Trauma Services

Services provided may include:

  • sending patients to the hospital that can best help them
  • assessment, resuscitation, and treatment
  • rehabilitation
  • helping patients return to their community
  • trauma education
  • injury prevention education
  • trauma research
  • data collection for the Alberta Trauma Registry

This service cares for people from Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories depending on location.

For more information visit our webpage.

Telephone

403-944-2888

Service language options

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

Ambulatory Neurosurgery | 403-944-1854 (Press 4)

Referral Needed

Yes
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Ambulatory Neurosurgery

This service offers:

  • referral for assessment of patients requiring neurosurgical treatment and intervention
  • post-surgical follow-up appointment

Telephone

403-944-1854 (Press 4)

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.

Referral Needed

Physician to fax referral including patient history, any recent imaging, medication list, and reason for referral.

Service hours

Amputee Clinic runs on Thursday only from 9am to 4pm.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Amputee Rehabilitation Clinic

The goal of this service is to assist the patient in achieving the best possible recovery and the highest level of independence and function. This would be done through:

  • addressing proper wound care and limb management.
  • increasing an individual's strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance
  • optimizing prosthetic management
  • coordinate rehabilitation with the community partners (e.g. Community Accessible Rehabilitation)
  • consultation is also offered to people who are thinking about having an elective amputation.

Telephone

403-944-4224

Service Hours

Monday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Minimum 18 years or older.

Wait times

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

Anaesthesia Services | 403-944-4309

Service hours

24-hour on-call for all major anaesthesia services.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Anaesthesia Services

This service provides:

  • anaesthesia for surgery;
  • anaesthesia for diagnostic imaging and oncological procedures;
  • acute relief of pain after surgery;
  • treatment of chronic pain

Telephone

403-944-4309

Service Hours

Monday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Service language options

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

Referral Needed

Physician referral required.

Antenatal Consult Clinic | 587-943-2426

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Antenatal Consult Clinic

A Neonatologist on the Maternal Fetal Medicine Anetnatal Service based at FMC NICU provides pre-delivery consultations (from Monday to Friday) to mothers with significant conditions affecting the fetus within the Southern Alberta catchment area. Issues affecting the fetus that may be addressed are prematurity, surgical issues, genetic conditions, cardiac problems as well as maternal illness that may affect the Fetus. The Neonatologist may also work with others in Obstetrics, Genetics or other specialties to provide a family conference in complex cases. Relevant information is then provided to the obststrics team and the NICU to ensure there is seamless care throughout the process.

Telephone

587-943-2426

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.

Referral Needed

All referring physicians are required to follow CPSA's process and guidelines for referring a patient to our clinic. We do not have any specific referral form but they should include:

  • sending a proper referral letter with patient's background and medical history
  • include all diagnostic and lab results
  • referral can be emailed to CAL.AntenatalConsult@ahs.ca
  • faxed at: 403-956-1482

Wait times

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

Anticoagulation Management Services | 403-944-2784 (Clinical Contact)

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Anticoagulation Management Services

Services include:

  • coordinating laboratory testing
  • dosing decisions for anticoagulation medicine
  • education

The service is in communication with the patient’s primary care doctor.

Telephone

403-944-2784 (Clinical Contact)

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.

Eligibility

Calgary Zone adult patients who require support for anticoagulation management which would include: warfarin initiation, low molecular weight heparin initiation or peri-procedural management, chronic anticoagulation with labile INR in high risk clotting or bleeding patient or initiation of DOAC in high risk bleeding or clotting patient.

Wait times

7 Days

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

Anxiety Disorders Clinic | 403-944-1491

Wait Times

Yes
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Anxiety Disorders Clinic

Services provided include:

  • evidenced informed care
  • Brain and Mental Health Research Clinic
  • subspecialty training for health professionals
  • comprehensive evaluation and diagnostic clarification/refinement
  • psychosocial therapy-based management of complex and treatment refractory clients
  • consultation to other outpatient clinics
  • medication
  • psychiatric consultation and treatment

Telephone

403-944-1491

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.

Eligibility

Clients must meet ALL of the following:

  • 18+ years of age; AND
  • functionally able to participate in outpatient service; AND

Clients must meet ONE or more of the following:

  • unsuccessful treatment at a CAMHC; OR
  • further diagnostic clarification required; OR
  • require access to specialized therapies

Wait times

3 Months

Apheresis Clinic | 403-944-4712

Service hours

Night and Weekend emergency service coverage (on-call). Closed on statutory holidays.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Apheresis Clinic

Offers assessments and apheresis treatment, including:

  • separating blood cells to take out harmful blood parts (plasma exchange, and white blood cell and platelet depletion)
  • collecting stem cells for blood cell transplants
  • red blood cell exchanges
  • photopheresis (using light to treat blood)
  • client and staff education
  • advice to other healthcare agencies

Telephone

403-944-4712

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

3 Months

Urgent Referral wait times 1-2 weeks.

Routine Referral wait times 3 months.

Wait Times

Yes
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Arterial Blood Gases / Cooximetry

This service offers:

  • diagnostic tests and results
  • urgent critical care test to assess respiratory failure
  • diagnosis and assessment of acute and chronic lung disease to outpatients
  • authorization or re-authorization of AADL funding to clients on oxygen

Telephone

403-944-1568

Service Hours

Monday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Wait times

Usually less than 1 week.

Audiology Services | 403-955-8500 (Information)

Service hours

Appointments may be available outside of regular hours.

Staffed by clinicians from main site - Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre.

Hearing Assessments for adults only offered at this site.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Audiology Services

Community Audiology provides the following services (not all services are offered at each site):

  • diagnostic hearing assessments for all ages (ABR for infants younger than 6 months)
  • hearing screening
  • ototoxicity (baseline/monitoring) hearing assessment
  • vestibular assessments (ENT/Neurology referral required) at SHC only
  • cochlear implant (CI) candidacy assessments and intervention/follow-up for adults 18 and older

This service does not provide / sell hearing aids, however candidacy and information about where to obtain hearing aids is provided post hearing assessment.

Telephone

403-955-8500 (Information)

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 7:00 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. Wait times vary depending on service requested.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Brain Injury Rehabilitation Clinic

Typical concerns include memory and cognitive changes, speech changes, emotional changes, and physical sequelae.

Telephone

403-944-4224

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.

Eligibility

Adults (18 years or older) with acquired brain injury (ABI).

Wait times

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

Bronchoscopy Clinic | 403-944-2452

Service hours

Testing available on an emergency basis 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, primarily for inpatients.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Bronchoscopy Clinic

Provides service to assess the upper and lower airways to help diagnose lung diseases.

Telephone

403-944-2452

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 5:15 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 5:15 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 5:15 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 5:15 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 5:15 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.

Burn Treatment Services | 403-944-1331

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes
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Burn Treatment Services

Provides treatment and rehabilitation of burn injuries.

Includes:

  • surgical grafting and graft revisions
  • major plastic repairs

Telephone

403-944-1331

Referral Needed

Patient must be admitted through emergency or by a physician.

Cafeteria Services | 403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

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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

403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Fees

Food is available for purchase.

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cafeteria Services - Cravings Bagel and Dessert

Offers fresh food that people can buy at AHS hospitals and facilities. Vending machines are also available

Telephone

403-283-2776

Service language options

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

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cafeteria Services - Garden Deli

Offers fresh food that people can buy at AHS hospitals and facilities.

Telephone

403-944-1123

Service Hours

Sunday: 6:30 am - 6:30 pm.
Monday: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Tuesday: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Wednesday: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Thursday: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Friday: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Saturday: 6:30 am - 6:30 pm.

Service language options

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

Cafeteria Services - Garden Deli Walkway | 403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cafeteria Services - Garden Deli Walkway

Offers fresh food that people can buy at AHS hospitals and facilities like:

  • breakfast foods including hot cereal, paninis, scones, muffins, fresh fruit, yogurt
  • Starbucks coffee
  • lunch foods including hot entrees, soups, sandwiches, salads

Telephone

403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service Hours

Monday: 6:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 6:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 6:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 6:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 6:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cafeteria Services - Good Earth Cafe

Offers fresh food that people can buy at AHS hospitals and facilities. Vending machines are also available.

Telephone

403-944-6604

Service language options

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

Cafeteria Services - Timberline Cafe | 403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cafeteria Services - Timberline Cafe

Offers fresh food that people can buy at AHS hospitals and facilities like:

  • breakfast foods including hot cereal, eggs, paninis, scones, muffins, fresh fruit, yogurt
  • coffee
  • lunch and supper foods including hot entrees, soups, sandwiches, pizza, sushi, salads

Telephone

403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Calgary Brain Injury Program

The program offers the following for patients and their families:

  • triage for Alberta Health Services funded brain injury rehabilitation programs and services
  • education and updated information about resources for brain injury

This program also provides information, education, and resources to healthcare providers working across the continuum of care from acute to community rehabilitation.

For more information, visit the Calgary Brain Injury Program website.

Telephone

403-944-8571

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.

Service hours

Psychologists are in every other Friday.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Calgary Epilepsy Program - Clinical Psychology Service

Services offered include:

  • consultation / assessment
  • psychoeducation
  • short term treatment (up to 6 months or approximately 12 sessions)
  • adjustment challenges, including anxiety and mood concerns, related to a diagnosis of epilepsy, PNES, FNSD with attacks or seizures

Telephone

403-944-2760

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.

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Eligibilty information varies by specialist.

Wait times

8 Months

Current waiting period is approximately 8-10 months.

Cardiac Catheterization Lab | 403-944-2319 (Booking office)

Service hours

Emergency on call available 24 hours/day.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Services include:

  • cardiac emergencies
  • diagnostic cardiac angiography
  • percutaneous coronary intervention
  • structural heart diagnostics
  • structural heart intervention

Telephone

403-944-2319 (Booking office)

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 3:45 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 3:45 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 3:45 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 3:45 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:45 pm.

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Patients must be in agreement to R1 Goals of Care to be eligible for Cardiac Catheterization.

Wait times

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

Service hours

Some inpatient services are available 24 hours/day.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cardiac Diagnostics - Hospital Sites

NOTE: Services listed below may not be offered at all locations. Contact the location to receive details on their service offerings.

Services provided include:

Electrodiagnostics

  • Electrocardiograms
  • Holter Monitors
  • Event recorders
  • Stress testing
  • Blood pressure monitors

Nuclear Cardiology

  • Myocardial perfusion imaging
  • MUGA
  • Cardiac CT angiopraphy and calcium scoring
  • 99m Technetium-Pyrophosphate Imaging (for ATTR Cardiac Amyloidosis)

Echocardiograms

  • Transthoracic Echo
  • Transesophageal Echo
  • Contrast Echo
  • Stress testing
  • Pericardiocentersis
  • Cardiac biopsies

Telephone

403-944-1507

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 7:00 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.

Cardiac Function Clinic | 403-944-5900

Service hours

Closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Phones are answered from 8:00 AM-3:30PM Monday to Friday

Closed from 12:00PM-1:00PM for lunch

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cardiac Function Clinic

The Cardiac Function Clinic (CFC) is a multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to the support of Heart Failure (HF) patients who have complex care needs that require close monitoring and/or medication optimization .
Care offered includes ongoing physical assessment, management of medical and non-pharmacological treatments, and patient teaching regarding diet, lifestyle and medication management.

Telephone

403-944-5900

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.

Cardiac Implantable Electrical Device (CIED) Clinic | 403-944-1188, 403-944-1188 (Central Access)

Service hours

Some inpatient services are available 24 hours/day.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cardiac Implantable Electrical Device (CIED) Clinic

Offers regular follow-up care to make sure pacemakers and ICD's are working properly, and to watch for any other heart-related problems.

Telephone

403-944-1188, 403-944-1188 (Central Access)

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.

Cardiac Intensive Care / Coronary Care Units | 403-944-1463, 403-944-1513

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes
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Cardiac Intensive Care / Coronary Care Units

Conditions include but are not limited to:

  • acute myocardial infarction
  • acute coronary syndrome
  • heart failure
  • cardiac dysrhythmias

Medical cardiology patients needing the following will be limited to the CICU at the Foothills Medical Centre:

  • IABP therapy
  • pulmonary artery catheter monitoring
  • mechanical ventilation
  • STEMI patient post-primary or rescue PCI within the first 4 hours of the intervention
  • Impella ventricular assist device
  • targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest

Telephone

403-944-1463, 403-944-1513

Referral Needed

All admissions must be approved by the attending cardiologist.

Service hours

Faxed referrals can be sent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cardiac Procedures Central Referral (CPCR) Office

A referral service for people who need to see a cardiologist.

Telephone

403-944-3278

Service Hours

Monday: 7:30 am - 4:15 pm.
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4:15 pm.
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4:15 pm.
Thursday: 7:30 am - 4:15 pm.
Friday: 7:30 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.

Cardiac Surgery | 403-944-2397

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cardiac Surgery

Coordinates and schedules open heart cardiac surgeries.

Telephone

403-944-2397

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Cardiology Fellows Clinic | 403-944-8119

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cardiology Fellows Clinic

Provides assessment, treatment or referral of people with known or suspected heart issues by our cardiology trainees under the supervision of a staff cardiologist.

Telephone

403-944-8119

Service Hours

Monday: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.
Thursday: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm.

Service language options

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

Cardiovascular Surgery | 403-944-2494

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes
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Cardiovascular Surgery

Service includes:

  • Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (Unit 94 CVICU): care right after heart surgery, ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation)
  • Cardiovascular Surgery Inpatient Unit (Unit 91): stepdown area, dysrhythmia, defibrillation, chest tube removal, inotrope administration, temporary pacemakers

Telephone

403-944-2494

Referral Needed

Cardiologist's referral needed.

Wait times

Days to months, depending on urgency.

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.
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Cardiovascular Surgery Inpatient Unit

Care for people before and after surgery, including:

  • coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
  • ventricular assist device (VAD)
  • other surgeries related to the heart

Telephone

403-944-1391

Cashier Services | 403-944-1510

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Cashier Services

Cashier services performs financial transactions, including the acceptance of payment for patient fees.

Telephone

403-944-1510

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Cast Clinic | 403-944-1624

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cast Clinic

This service provides:

  • assessment, treatment and follow up of orthopedic injuries
  • may involve application and removal of casts, braces or other orthopedic devices
  • offers follow up by an orthopedic surgeon or family doctor with an interest in orthopedics

Telephone

403-944-1624

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Fees

There may be costs for splints, braces or other items not covered by Alberta Health.

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Services | 403-943-1500 Access Mental Health, 403-944-1282 Unit 26, 403-944-8298 Unit 23 for Adolescents 13 to 17 years

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Services

This service offers mental health assessment and treatment for children with serious emotional, behavioral, and / or psychiatric problems that can't be treated in the community, day patient, or outpatient settings. The service also involves the child's family.

Service provides:

  • psychiatric assessment
  • short-term psychiatric stabilization

All admissions are determined in any of the emergency departments in consultation with psychiatry/mental health staff

Telephone

403-943-1500 Access Mental Health, 403-944-1282 Unit 26, 403-944-8298 Unit 23 for Adolescents 13 to 17 years

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Child must be between 4 and 17 years old with acute mental health problems.

Adolescents must be between 13 and 17 years old and in Grade7 to Grade 12.

Chronic Cough Clinic | 403-220-8722

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Chronic Cough Clinic

Provides care and support to people whose cough is not being caused by a health condition, but is still affecting their everyday lives.

Telephone

403-220-8722

Service Hours

Monday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Referral Needed

Doctor’s referral needed. Please fax referral to Pulmonary Central Access Triage.

Eligibility

Clients must:

  • be over 16 years old
  • have had a chronic cough for more than two months
  • have had a normal chest x-ray and normal spirometry test

Chronic Pain Consult Service | 403-944-3895; Pager 403-212-8223 #06592

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Chronic Pain Consult Service

The chronic pain consult team:

  • assesses patients and recommends treatment options for the attending physician to implement
  • provides recommendations for the family physician upon discharge
  • educates patients regarding how to manage their chronic pain in the community after discharge from hospital
  • provides education to health care professionals

Telephone

403-944-3895; Pager 403-212-8223 #06592

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.

Eligibility

Hospital inpatients only.

Service hours

On major bus route, kiosk parking.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Collaborative Immunology Program

CIP program consists of two parts:

  • a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic servicing patients with immune deficiencies
  • a training and support program for all patients on SCIg replacement

Patients can be referred to the outpatient clinic by a primary care provider or specialist who suspects immune deficiency. They may also be transferred by the ACH immunology program for ongoing care.

Program offers:

  • timely diagnosis and access to advance diagnostics
  • education
  • appropriate and proactive treatment
  • holistic comprehensive care
  • if appropriate referral to SCIg

Telephone

403-944-6248

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

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Complex Atrial Fibrillation Clinic

Most patients with atrial fibrillation can be managed by their family physician or a general cardiologist. This cardiac clinic is focused on the management of:

  • Patients with complex care decisions regarding medications used to control or treat atrial fibrillation and/or atrial flutter
  • Patients who may need procedures to manage or treat their atrial fibrillation and/or atrial flutter (for example, an ablation procedure and/or pacemaker)
  • Patients who have recurrent atrial fibrillation and/or atrial flutter at a younger age (typically, under 50 years old)


Patients are discharged from the clinic once their condition has been stabilized.

Telephone

403-944-3339

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.

Eligibility

Patients must have ECG documentation of atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter, and must have a family physician for ongoing care.

Wait times

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

Computed Tomography | 403-944-1132 (CT Special Services Building), 403-944-1501 (CT McCaig Tower)

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Computed Tomography

Computed tomography, also known as "CT Scan" or "CAT Scan", is when pictures of the body are taken using radiation and computer-enhanced imaging.

Telephone

403-944-1132 (CT Special Services Building), 403-944-1501 (CT McCaig Tower)

Service language options

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

A language line is available, but requests need to be made before tests are scheduled.

Wait times

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

Concussion Clinic | 403-944-4224

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Concussion Clinic

This is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist service that offers assessment and recommendations for the care of people with a mild traumatic brain injury / concussion with persistent symptoms greater than 3 months who require rehabilitation. Typical concerns include memory and cognitive changes, speech changes, emotional changes, and physical sequelae.

Telephone

403-944-4224

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.

Eligibility

Adults (18 years or older) with a concussion, with persistent symptoms greater than 3 months.

By appointment only.

Wait times

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

Cystic Fibrosis Services - Adult Outpatient | 403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service hours

Referrals accepted Monday-Friday.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Cystic Fibrosis Services - Adult Outpatient

Provides assessment, treatment, and follow-up services to adults with cystic fibrosis.

Testing to see how well your lungs are working (spirometry) can be done at the clinic.

Telephone

403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Service language options

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

Day Medicine | 403-944-1436

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Day Medicine

Services may include:

  • administration of blood products
  • IV therapy
  • medication infusions
  • therapeutic phlebotomy
  • recovery from approved diagnostic interventions dependent on site

Telephone

403-944-1436

Service Hours

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

Service language options

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

Wait times

6 Weeks

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

Day Surgery Unit | 403-944-6400

Service hours

Closed weekends and Statutory Holidays.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Day Surgery Unit

Cares for people before and after general surgery procedures.

Telephone

403-944-6400

Service Hours

Monday: 5:00 am - 10:30 pm.
Tuesday: 5:00 am - 10:30 pm.
Wednesday: 5:00 am - 10:30 pm.
Thursday: 5:00 am - 10:30 pm.
Friday: 5:00 am - 10:30 pm.

Service language options

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

Language Line is available upon request at time of care.

Referral Needed

You need a referral from a surgeon.

Wait times

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

Dental Clinic - Adult | 403-944-2401

Service hours

Dentist can be paged 24 hours for emergency treatment for target population. No after hours emergency treatment for otherwise healthy patients.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Dental Clinic - Adult

This service also provides:

  • emergency dental treatment
  • biopsy of hard and soft tissue
  • IV sedation or nitrous oxide as needed
  • consultation with periodontist, endodontist, or oral maxillary surgeon if required

Telephone

403-944-2401

Service Hours

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.

Service language options

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

Eligibility

All adults over 18 years are eligible.

We specialize in patients who are:

  • medically complex (eg, cancer, heart disease, transplants, dementia, hospital inpatients)
  • physical, cognitive or mental challenges
  • patients with developmental disabilities
  • patients with dental phobia who require IV sedation for dental care

Wait times

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

Fees

Fees are comparable to community dental offices. All treatment is billable to the patient (patient may be reimbursed by private dental plan or applicable third party plan).

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Diabetes in Pregnancy Clinic

Provides:

  • teaching, counselling, and monitoring for pregnant women who have diabetes or have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes
  • pre-pregnancy counselling and monitoring for women with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who are thinking about getting pregnant

Telephone

403-944-2122

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.

Service hours

After the birth of your baby, a health care provider will offer to have your baby's hearing screened.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Screening

With your consent, your baby's hearing screening will happen before your baby leaves the hospital. 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.

Telephone

403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service language options

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

Eligibility

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.

Service hours

After the birth of your baby, a health care provider will offer to have your baby's hearing screened.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program - Postpartum Screening

With your consent, your baby's hearing screening will happen before your baby leaves the hospital. The results of your baby's hearing screening and any follow up needed will be shared with you.

Your baby will be referred to Community Hearing Screening if:

  • your baby is discharged from hospital or birth centre before hearing screening can take place
  • your baby is born at a hospital or birth centre that does not offer hearing screening
  • your baby is not born in a hospital or birth centre

For more information on screening in the community, see the service type Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (EHDI) Program - Community Hearing Screening.

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.

Telephone

403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service language options

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

Eligibility

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.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Early Psychosis Intervention Program

EPIP (Early Psychosis Intervention Program) provides an initial comprehensive psychiatric assessment with longitudinal follow-up where clinically appropriate. The maximum duration of follow-up is 3 years. Follow-up services include:

  • psychiatric management and medication strategies
  • case Management
  • family Intervention
  • individual group therapy

Telephone

403-944-4836

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

There is a wait period for the first appointment with Early Psychosis Intervention Program. Access Mental Health can provide current wait times.

Electroencephalography Service | 403-944-1508 (EEG Lab- FMC), 403-956-3484 (Central Booking - EEG)

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Electroencephalography Service

An EEG test is a measurement of the electrical activity of the brain. It takes approximately 60-90 minutes and is performed by a technologist and then interpreted by a neurologist. The test involves the placement of electrodes on your scalp, there is no pain or discomfort involved. We ask that you arrive for your appointment with clean hair with no mousse, gels or hairspray.

Telephone

403-944-1508 (EEG Lab- FMC), 403-956-3484 (Central Booking - EEG)

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

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

Electromyography Service | 403-943-5462 (EMG booking office), 403-944-1508 (EMG Clinic-FMC)

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Electromyography Service

The test involves low electrical stimulation of the nerves using electrode stickers or may involve a thin needle to be inserted directly into a muscle which records the electrical activity in that muscle. Testing is performed by a doctor who is assisted by a technologist.

Telephone

403-943-5462 (EMG booking office), 403-944-1508 (EMG Clinic-FMC)

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

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

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Emergency Room Outreach Team - Mental Health

The Psychiatric Emergency Room Outreach (ERO) Team and Psychiatric Outreach Response Team (PORT) offers timely community-based follow-up to clients who are referred by psychiatric emergency services. ERO and PORT are mobile teams, able to meet with client by phone and at times at their homes, allowing them to effectively address client needs.

The services offer emotional or mental health support, intervention and problem solving, education and information for well-being, referral to other services, and clinical follow-up. Clients is in need of further mental health support, will be connected to a longer term service.

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 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.

Emergency Services | 403-644-1110 (Switchboard), 403-944-1315

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

403-644-1110 (Switchboard), 403-944-1315

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.

Emergency Services - Child and Adolescent Mental Health | 403-944-1110 (Switchboard), https://www.ahs.ca/fmc

Service hours

Psychiatric Emergency Services are provided from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM 7 days per week.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Emergency Services - Child and Adolescent Mental Health

This service provides:

  • assessments for children and teens with mental health concerns
  • consultations with families
  • recommendations to doctors about admissions and/or community support
  • discharge planning and counselling for children and teens in the hospital
  • short-term follow-up for clients once they have been discharged

See Eligibility field for information on who is eligible for this service.

Alberta Children's Hospital has a Mental Health Inpatient Unit.

Telephone

403-944-1110 (Switchboard), https://www.ahs.ca/fmc

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Children and adolescents with mental health concerns that impact abilities in daily functioning.

The following locations ONLY provide Mental Health services to adolescents over the age of 14 years:

  • Foothills Medical Centre
  • Rockyview General Hospital
  • South Health Campus
  • Peter Lougheed Centre

Wait times

Wait time varies.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Endoscopic Ultrasound Services

This service offers specialized endoscopic ultrasounds for staging tumours of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, biliary system, and rectum.

Telephone

403-944-6555

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 6:15 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 6:15 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 6:15 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 6:15 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 6:15 pm.

Service language options

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

Service hours

On call after hours and weekends.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Endoscopy / Colonoscopy Services

Offers endoscopy procedures for gastrointestinal concerns, which may include:

  • endoscopy
  • colonoscopy
  • sigmoidoscopy
  • esophageal motility study
  • endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) Foothills Medical Centre and Peter Lougheed Centre only
  • double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) Foothills Medical Centre only

Telephone

403-944-1942

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 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.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery

The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) service works to implement standardized patient care pathways related to nutrition intake and mobility after surgery, pain and nausea control, and fluid intake management. We engage patients and make them part of the team by involving them in preparation for their surgery and post-operative recovery. By helping patients stay strong, we can improve outcomes, reduce complications and create a better patient experience.

Before surgery:

  • patients are taught to minimize time without fluids or food
  • patients are taught about what to expect after surgey and health activities to practice that will help them recover
  • medications for pain, nausea, infection, and blood clot prevention are given based on best practice evidence

During surgery:

  • management of pain, nausea and fluids is provided
  • techniques are applied to reduce surgical stress response (minimally invasive surgery, employ blocks or freezing to prevent pain signals from setting off fight or flight /stress response)

After surgery:

  • evidence promotes less use of or early removal of lines, drains, tubes and urinary catheter removal
  • better outcomes through drinking, eating, gum chewing, moving and walking
  • improved pain, nausea and surgical complication rate

For more information, visit the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) website.

Service language options

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

Referral Needed

A doctor or surgeon will refer.

Epilepsy Clinic | 403-944-5760

Service hours

Closed between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Closed on all weekends and Statutory holidays

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Epilepsy Clinic

Services offered may include:

  • assessment and treatment of all forms of epilepsy
  • new anticonvulsant drug trials
  • epilepsy surgery
  • vagal nerve stimulation
  • education for patients and their family
  • psychological counselling

Telephone

403-944-5760

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.

Evoked Potential Service | 403-944-1508 (Clinic), 403-956-3484 (Central booking office)

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Evoked Potential Service

An Evoked Potential (EP) is an electrical potential recorded from the nervous system in response to the presentation of a stimulus. The stimulus type may be visual, auditory or somatosensory. Each type of test takes 30-60 minutes and is performed by a technologist and then interpreted by a neurologist.

Telephone

403-944-1508 (Clinic), 403-956-3484 (Central booking office)

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

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

Fluoroscopy | 403-944-1359 (Bookings)

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Fluoroscopy

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.

Telephone

403-944-1359 (Bookings)

Service Hours

Monday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Service available, but must be arranged ahead of time

Wait times

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

Service hours

Closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Gastroenterology Clinic - Outpatients

This service provides:

  • assessment of gastrointestinal (GI) diseases or disorders
  • treatment of GI diseases or disorders
  • regular preventive monitoring of patients who have a family history of colon cancer
  • patient education for GI procedures: colonoscopy flexible sigmoidoscopy, gastroscopy, esophageal dilatation, and others

Telephone

403-944-6555

Service Hours

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.

Service language options

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

Translation services via language line.

Eligibility

Service targeted to:

  • 18 years or over

Wait times

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

General Cardiology Clinic | 403-944-2693

Multiple Languages

Yes
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General Cardiology Clinic

This service provides comprehensive diagnostic, assessment, treatment and follow-up services within cardiology subspecialties.

Telephone

403-944-2693

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.

General Medicine - Inpatients | 403-944-1136 (Unit 36), 403-944-1146 (Unit 46), 403-944-1147 (Unit 47), 403-944-1332 (Unit 32), 403-944-1361 (Unit 61), 403-944-1362 (Unit 62), 403-944-1372 (Unit 72)

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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General Medicine - Inpatients

Offers care on an inpatient basis including assessing, diagnosing, and treating many types of medical problems.

Telephone

403-944-1136 (Unit 36), 403-944-1146 (Unit 46), 403-944-1147 (Unit 47), 403-944-1332 (Unit 32), 403-944-1361 (Unit 61), 403-944-1362 (Unit 62), 403-944-1372 (Unit 72)

Service language options

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

Referral Needed

You must be admitted to the unit by a doctor.

General Pulmonary Clinic | 403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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General Pulmonary Clinic

This service provides diagnostic, assessment, treatment, and follow-up care services for:

  • General Respirology
  • Asthma and related illnesses
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • SOB (Shortness of Breath)
  • Cough

Offers teaching activities for respiratory clients. Services include:

  • assessing client learning needs
  • planning and delivering teaching activities
  • encouraging clients to live a non-smoking lifestyle
  • supporting research in respiratory care

Telephone

403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Eligibility is dependent on testing done by the referring physician.

Wait times

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

General Radiography (X-Ray) | 403-270-8491 (Fluoroscopy bookings), 403-944-1132 (Special Services Building), 403-944-1501 (McCaig Tower, Emergency DI Department), 403-944-4139 (Foothills Hospital, 4th Floor Radiology), 403-944-6235 (McCaig Tower, Ground Floor)

Service hours

McCaig Tower, Main Floor: Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 3:45 pm

McCaig Tower, Ground Floor:  Monday to Friday 7:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Special Services Building, Ground Floor:  Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Foothills Hospital, 4th Floor:  Monday to Friday 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.

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

403-270-8491 (Fluoroscopy bookings), 403-944-1132 (Special Services Building), 403-944-1501 (McCaig Tower, Emergency DI Department), 403-944-4139 (Foothills Hospital, 4th Floor Radiology), 403-944-6235 (McCaig Tower, Ground Floor)

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.

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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General Surgery - Inpatient

The patient is admitted to a general surgery inpatient unit for one or more nights.

Telephone

403-944-1110

Service language options

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

Interpretation and Translation Services available.

Service hours

Weekends and Statutory holidays 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Special Service Hours are:

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Gift Shops - The Red Thread

A hospital boutique featuring a wide selection of gifts, snacks and toiletries for sale. At The Red Thread Gift Shop your gift gives twice! Proceeds of sales support programs that focus on patient care and comfort as well as the purchase of new patient focused equipment.

Telephone

403-944-2831

Service Hours

Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Monday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm.
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm.
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm.
Thursday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm.
Friday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm.
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Gynecological Surgery | 403-944-1342

Referral Needed

Yes
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Gynecological Surgery

Cares for women after they have had gynecology surgery (e.g., hysterectomy, bladder repair, for cancer).

Telephone

403-944-1342

Referral Needed

Women are admitted to the unit by a surgeon.

Hand Clinic | 403-944-3658

Service hours

Please call clinic for hours of operation, as they vary according to individual physician's schedule.  All referrals should be directed to the office of the specialists and not directly to the clinic.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Hand Clinic

This program provides assessment and treatment for injuries as recommended by the health care team.

Telephone

403-944-3658

Service Hours

Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 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.

Fees

There may be a cost for splints or other items not covered by Alberta Healthcare Insurance.

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

403-944-4205

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.

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.

Health Information / Records Management | 403-944-1356, 403-944-1357

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.
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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

403-944-1356, 403-944-1357

Fees

There is a fee for copies of health records.

Service hours

Closed statutory holidays and weekends.  For urgent medical attention after hours or on the weekend proceed to the nearest emergency department.  For an emergency call 911.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Heart Transplant - Southern Alberta Transplant Program

Provides assessment, listing on the organ wait list, and follow-up for heart transplant clients, including:

  • assessing clients to see if they’re eligible for a heart transplant
  • education about management options for clients with advanced heart failure or cardiac disease
  • monitoring and management of clients while they’re being assessed for a heart transplant and while they’re on the cardiac transplant wait list
  • caring for clients admitted to the hospital while waiting for a heart transplant
  • caring for clients after the heart transplant surgery

Adults are followed through the Foothills Medical Centre and children are followed through the Alberta Children’s Hospital. The University of Alberta Heart Transplant Program works with both hospitals to follow clients.

Heart transplant surgery for all ages is done at the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton.

For more information, see the Southern Alberta Transplant Program website.

Telephone

403-944-2393

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.

Eligibility

Clients must:

  • be capable of following a complex medical treatment plan
  • be motionally stable
  • have realistic attitudes towards illness, outcome and transplantation
  • have a support person before and after transplant

Wait times

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

Hematology - Inpatients | 403-944-1157

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Hematology - Inpatients

Provides care for people in the hospital with blood diseases, including leukemia.

Telephone

403-944-1157

Service language options

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

Hematology Clinic | 403-944-5222

Service hours

Triage nurse works Tuesday to Friday every week.

Triage secretary available part-time, Monday to Friday.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Hematology Clinic

Provides a referral service for doctors, emergency departments, and urgent care centres in Calgary that need to refer people to see hematologists (doctors who specialize in blood diseases and issues).

Telephone

403-944-5222

Service Hours

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

Service targeted to adults only.

Service hours

This service is open from Monday at 6:45 AM - Sunday at 11:00 PM. Offered 24 hours a day from Tuesday to Saturday.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Hemodialysis - Alberta Kidney Care - South

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

403-944-1629

Service Hours

Sunday: 12:00 am - 11:00 pm.
Monday: 6:45 am - 12:00 am.
Tuesday: 12:00 am - 12:00 am.
Wednesday: 12:00 am - 12:00 am.
Thursday: 12:00 am - 12:00 am.
Friday: 12:00 am - 12:00 am.
Saturday: 12:00 am - 12:00 am.

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.

Hepatology Clinic | 403-944-6555

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Hepatology Clinic

Offers medical services for people with hepatitis, including:

  • assessment
  • diagnosis
  • treatment
  • follow-up
  • education

Telephone

403-944-6555

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.

Translation Services available for languages other than English. Please indicate the language at the time of referral.

Eligibility

Doctors will triage referral and result of referral will be communicated to referring doctor.

Wait times

An estimated wait time will be provided by Central Access and Triage when they confirm acceptance of the referral.

Service hours

On-call RN 1600-2100 every day. Closed January 1, December 25 and December 26.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Home Parenteral Therapy Program

Provides intravenous (IV) antibiotics at home. Healthcare providers teach clients and caregivers how to use an IV pump to give the antibiotics.

Telephone

403-944-8330

Service Hours

Sunday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
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.
Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Service targeted to:

  • 18 years and older
  • client must have a telephone
  • clients require a fridge to store medications

Hospitals | 403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Hospitals

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:

Find Healthcare:

Telephone

403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service language options

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

Hostel Services | 403-944-1156

Service hours

Closed between 12:00 and 1:00 PM for lunch.

Closed weekends and statutory holidays.

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Hostel Services

We offer 1 and 2 bedroom suites for a fee. Each suite has a bathroom, bedroom and living / dining area.The suite includes a microwave and minifridge. The hostel is not wheelchair accessible and you must be able to go down 13 flights of stairs in case of a fire. This facility is for patients only. Caregivers are permitted with you in your suite for the duration of your stay.

New Pricing, kitchens and shared accomodation will begin July 1, 2023.

Telephone

403-944-1156

Service Hours

Monday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Eligibility

Must be:

  • able to go down 13 flights of stairs in case of a fire
  • have your start date
  • recieving outpatient treatment at TBCC or Foothills Medical Centre
  • have a home address outside of Calgary (A valid ID will need to be provided upon check-in)
  • able to care for yourself, get ready for your treatment, take your medicine
  • able to walk to your appointment by yourself

Note: We do not have wheelchair accessibility or any handicap access.

Wait times

There are no wait lists or tentitive bookings. You must have your start date to call.

Fees

Contact the hostel for current rates. You also have to pay for your own meals, transportation, and parking.

Service hours

Closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Hydrocephalus Clinic

Services are offered to people who have been referred, by their doctor, to see a neurosurgeon. The neurosurgery team complete an assessment and decide if treatment is needed.

Follow up is also provided to patients, once their treatment is complete.

Service Hours

Monday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Thursday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Friday: 7:30 am - 3:30 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.

Service hours

On-Call triage service available through ROCA.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Clinic

Offers 100% oxygen at high atmospheric pressure to treat a specified list of conditions approved by Alberta Health and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. This treatment increases blood oxygen levels, which can prevent tissue death, promote healing, and help fight infection.

Telephone

403-944-6645

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Only certain health conditions are eligible for treatment with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Please consult with a physician at HBO Clinics for further information.

Wait times

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

ICU Recovery Clinic | 403-944-6492

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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ICU Recovery Clinic

The ICU Recovery Clinic is a rehabilitation clinic focused on helping people heal from difficulties associated with stays in the ICU. Common problems after ICU that people experience when they go home include difficulties with fatique, strength, sleep, mood, thinking and quality-of-life.

Telephone

403-944-6492

Service Hours

Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Admission to an ICU for more than four consecutive days within the past three months.

Wait times

1 Months

Follow-up appointments are targeted to occur at one month after discharge home from the hospital.

Service hours

These services are not available on evenings and weekends. At these times, please contact the social worker at the hospital.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Indigenous Wellness Coordinator / Indigenous Hospital Liaison Services

What we can do:

  • support Indigenous

Patients incorporate their traditional and spiritual practices during their hospital stay. We recognize all faiths and can connect you with the appropriate support you may need.

  • help the patient and their family feel comfortable in the hospital and provide support during the hospital stay
  • translation services
  • make referrals on/off reserve. Provide resource/contact information on Indigenous specific resources
  • smudging
  • coordinate use of ceremony room
  • help plan and support the patients discharge from the hospital
  • cultural consultation
  • consult with healthcare providers about Indigenous centred practices and care
  • advocate for the patient and their families

Telephone

403-944-8105

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

First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Metis and Inuit people and their families.

Inpatient Geriatric Consultation Service | 403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Inpatient Geriatric Consultation Service

Provides consultation services for older adults with medical problems, including:

  • planning how to care for patients in the hospital who need surgery and medical care
  • help with managing medical problems of older adults
  • discharge planning

Telephone

403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Adults ages 65 years and older.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Instrumental Swallow Assessment Referral for Rural Hospital Inpatients

Rural hospital inpatients are seen for instrumental oropharyngeal swallowing assessment by speech-language pathology (SLP) at the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) and the Rockyview General Hospital (RGH).

  • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)/Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) is offered at FMC and RGH
  • Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is offered at FMC

Note: Bariatric patients are only seen at FMC.

Telephone

403 944 2598

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.

Eligibility

For inpatients at rural hospital sites requiring an instrumental swallow assessment by an SLP for suspected oropharyngeal dysphagia.

Wait times

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

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Intensive Care Services - Critical Care Medicine

As part of the Critical Care Medicine Department, this service provides intensive care for all patients, including trauma and neurosciences.

Telephone

403-944-1464

Service language options

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

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Intensive Palliative Care Unit

Provides symptom management so patients can be discharged to the most appropriate setting for ongoing palliative care such as home or hospice.

Telephone

403-944-1147

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Patients must have complex symptoms or distress requiring intensive care and follow through.

Wait times

Patients can be admitted through the FMC Emergency Room.

Patients not routinely accepted directly but can be put on a direct admission waitlist by the MRP contacting Unit 47 directly.

Service hours

On-call coverage after hours and on weekends.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Interventional Radiography / Angiography

Interventional Radiography is a sub-specialty of Diagnostic Imaging (radiology) that uses imag-guided procedures for both therapeutic and diagnostic Purposes. Interventional radiography can be done using x-ray, CT, Ultrasound or MRI images and are done to diagnose and treat disease in almost every organ system.

Angiography, which is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a radio-opaque dye and a specialized x-ray camera to take pictures of the blood flow in specific blood vessels (arteries or veins) or blood flow within the heart itself. Sometimes treatments are done during an angiogram.

Telephone

403-944-1132

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 3:00 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.

Service hours

Closed statutory holidays and weekends.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - Alberta Kidney Care - South

Services include:

  • assessment of eligibility and education for chronic renal failure patients interested in transplantation
  • waitlist work-up for kidney and pancreas transplant surgery
  • monitoring of patients on the kidney and pancreas transplant wait list
  • kidney and pancreas transplant surgery
  • monitoring and treatment patients after the transplant surgery

Children are cared for at the Alberta Children's Hospital.

See the following sites for more information:

Telephone

403-944-4280

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Eligibility

People who need a kidney or pancreas transplant. Doctors consider each person’s medical and health history.

Wait times

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

Laboratory Services | 403-944-2285

Service hours

This lab will serve hospital inpatient, Ambulatory Clinic patients, by physician or clinic referral only.

Walk-in service is available at the Special Services Building (SSB) Lab to FMC Ambulatory clinic patients, TBCC Ambulatory clinic patients, TBCC Day care unit patients and Clinical Trial and Research patients.

Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (closed Statutory holidays).

NOTE: FMC North Tower Lab location is closed.

Alternate 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.

Wait Times

Yes
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Laboratory Services

Find lab locations and book an appointment online.

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 Provincial Phone: 1-877-868-6848

Telephone

403-944-2285

Wait times

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

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Labour and Delivery Services, Postpartum and Newborn Care

24 / 7 care for pregnant women and newborn babies, which includes:

  • assessment and treatment
  • referrals to other healthcare providers
  • labour and delivery support
  • vaginal deliveries
  • c-section deliveries
  • postpartum care
  • care for pregnancy complications
  • breastfeeding support
  • teaching as needed
  • discharge planning
  • grief counselling

Telephone

403-944-1351

Service language options

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

Referral Needed

A physician / midwife referral is needed.

Eligibility

Low risk care provided at Canmore, High River hospitals.

Low risk and high risk care provided at Foothills, Peter Lougheed, Rockyview, and South Health Campus hospitals.

Highest risk, tertiary care provided at Foothills Medical Centre.

Service hours

Closed statutory holidays and weekends.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Liver Transplant - Southern Alberta Transplant Program

This service provides:

  • work-up for assessment of eligibility for patients with liver failure
  • education for patients with liver failure
  • waitlist work-up for liver transplant surgery
  • monitoring and treatment of patients on the transplant wait list
  • monitoring and treatment of post-transplant patients

Adult patients are followed through the Foothills Medical Centre and pediatric patients are followed at the Alberta Children’s Hospital; patients are followed in collaboration with the Edmonton Liver Transplant Program. Liver transplant surgery is performed in Edmonton.

Additional Information:

Telephone

403-944-4280

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.

A certified health care interpreter may be provided in person or over the phone.

Eligibility

Clients are assessed for:

  • how urgent their need is
  • health and medical history
  • medical test results

Clients should:

  • be able to follow a complex medical treatment plan
  • be emotionally stable
  • have social support
  • have realistic attitudes about their illness and the transplant surgery

Wait times

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

Service hours

Closed statutory holidays and weekends.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Living Donor Services - Southern Alberta Transplant Program

Offers services for people who want to be living kidney donors (donate one of their kidneys to a person with end-stage kidney disease), including:

  • assessing and testing to see if a person is able to donate
  • educating people about the process of donating a kidney
  • surgery to remove the donated kidney and follow-up

Living donors are usually blood relatives (e.g., brother, sister, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, niece, nephew). Sometimes a person who isn’t a blood relative can be a donor (e.g., husband, partner, wife, in-laws, close friend). Anonymous donors (people who want to donate a kidney to someone they don’t know) may also be part of this program.

Donors who aren’t a match for the person who was going to receive their kidney can be part of a paired exchange program with Canadian Blood Services.

For more information about being a living donor, see:

Telephone

403-944-4635

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.

Eligibility

Donors must be in good health and be assessed by the Southern Alberta Transplant Program to see if they are able to donate.
Donors must refer themselves to this program.

Wait times

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

Service hours

Closed statutory holidays and weekends.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Lung Transplant - Southern Alberta Transplant Program

This service provides:

  • work-up for assessment of eligibility for patients with end-stage lung disease
  • education for patients with end-stage lung disease
  • waitlist work-up for lung transplant surgery
  • monitoring of patients on the transplant wait list
  • monitoring and treatment of post transplant patients

Lung transplant surgery is performed in Edmonton. Patients are followed in collaboration with the Edmonton Lung Transplant Program. Pediatric patients are followed at the Alberta Children's Hospital.

Additonal Informaiton:

Telephone

403-944-4280

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.

A certified health care interpreter is available for patients and their families may be provided in person or over the phone.

Referral Needed

Physician referral is required.

Eligibility

Clients must:

  • be able to follow a complex medical treatment plan
  • be emotionally stable
  • have realistic attitudes about illness and the results of the transplant surgery

Following assessment the Edmonton Lung Transplant Program will decide if the client is suitable for transplant

Wait times

Wait time for assessment depends on patient status and the availability of specialists. The wait time for transplantation varies depending on many conditions such as: transplant recipient medical condition, blood type, donor availability, and donor organ size.

Service hours

On call service after hours, 7 day/week.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields and radiowaves to form images of the body. The technique is widely used in hospitals for medical diagnosis, staging of disease and for follow-up without exposure to ionizing radiation.

Used for many exams, including: head, spine, heart, bone / joints, and abdomen.

Telephone

403-944-2520

Service Hours

Sunday: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Monday: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm.
Saturday: 7:00 am - 3:00 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.

Mammography | 1-800-667-0604 (Appointments, 403-944-2696

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Mammography

Mammography is a type of x-ray to look for growths or changes in breast tissue.

Telephone

1-800-667-0604 (Appointments, 403-944-2696

Service Hours

Monday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Thursday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Friday: 7:30 am - 3:30 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.

Maternal Fetal Medicine | 403-944-3247

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Maternal Fetal Medicine

Provides consults to pregnant women, including:

  • assessments
  • tests (e.g., screening tests)
  • consults with other healthcare providers if needed
  • referrals to other services if needed

Telephone

403-944-3247

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.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Mechanical Circulatory Support Program

The Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Program provides treatment to patients with cardiac and/or respiratory failure. The Adult Extracorpeal Life Support (ECLS) is a multidisciplinary program offering advanced cardiac and respiratory life support for patients with heart and lung failure as a bridge to: decision, recovery or transplant.

The Adult Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) program treats patients with advanced heart failure utilizing VAD device for both short term and long term treatment. VADs in this program are used as bridge to: decision, transplant, recovery or destination therapy.

Telephone

403-944-5135

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

Referral by physician / other professional required.

Medical Cardiology - Inpatients | 403-944-1381 (Unit 81), 403-944-1382 (Unit 82)

Service hours

24 hrs/day 365 days/year

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Medical Cardiology - Inpatients

Medical Cardiology inpatient unit that serves a patient population that traverses the life span to include young adults, middle adult and older age groups. Admissions include but are not limited to:

  • patients with abnormal heart beats
  • congestive heart failure
  • pre and post heart transplant
  • heart attack
  • pre and post cardiac catherization
  • pacemaker and other device implants just to name a few

Telephone

403-944-1381 (Unit 81), 403-944-1382 (Unit 82)

Eligibility

Clients admitted under Cardioloogy who meet the criteria for needing cardiac services.

Service hours

Closed weekends and holidays

Wait Times

Yes
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Mood Disorders Program - Addiction & Mental Health

Adults (18+ of age) with a moderate to severe presentation of one of the following:

  • recurrent major depressive disorder
  • bipolar disorder (I or II)
  • first episode depression with a family history of bipolar disorder OR
  • young adult (15 to 25 years of age) with first admission to hospital for any mood disorder
  • timely and comprehensive psychiatric assessment
  • treatment for primary recurrent unipolar and bipolar mood disorder when indicated
  • education
  • research

Telephone

403-944-1491

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.

Eligibility

Early Intervention stream (15 to 25 years of age):
Clients must meet ALL of the following:

  • able to participate in outpatient service, AND
  • client was recently hospitalized for a mood disorder, OR
  • family history of a severe mood disorder (e.g. family member required hospitalization, resulted in major home-work disruption, or required treatment with mood stabilizers),

Continuing care:

  • clients of child and youth services (MAPS, Emerging Adults Program) with major mood disorders who are transitioning to adult services

Wait times

11 Months

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

Multiple Sclerosis Clinic | 403-944-4253

Wait Times

Yes
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Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

Provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of people with multiple sclerosis (MS), including:

  • making sure clients have the right diagnosis
  • consultations about the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system
  • helping clients get the care they need from a team of neurologists, physiatrists, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists
  • working with community agencies, including the MS Society, Home Care, and Continuing Care to provide care to clients
  • collecting information about MS and providing it for education and research projects about the cause and treatment of MS

Telephone

403-944-4253

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.

Neonatal Intensive Care | 403-944-1354

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Neonatal Intensive Care

The service includes:

  • level ll neonatal intensive care available at Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, South Health Centre, Rockyview General Hospital
  • level III neonatal intensive care available at Alberta Children Hospital, Foothills Medical Centre
  • care for high-risk babies needing close monitoring and support after birth
  • referral to perinatal follow-up for high-risk newborns
  • referrals to the neonatal transitional care team in the community as needed

Southern Alberta Neonatal Transport Service (neonatal transport team serves southern Alberta) only available at the Foothills Medical Centre

Telephone

403-944-1354

Service language options

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

Eligibility

For babies 24 hours and younger that require intensive care.

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Neurosciences - Inpatients

As part of the Foothills Hospital Inpatient Units:

Provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological conditions, including:

  • assessment of the nervous system
  • consultation with other healthcare providers (e.g. emergency department, inpatient services at other adult sites, family doctors)
  • admitting clients to the hospital for treatments
  • rehabilitation programs for brain, spinal cord, and stroke patients and their families
  • seizure monitoring
  • post-operative care for patients receiving brain surgery and / or associated procedures

Telephone

403-944-1311

Service language options

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

Referral Needed

You need to be referred by a doctor and admitted to hospital.

Neurosurgery - Inpatients | 403-944-1110

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes
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Neurosurgery - Inpatients

Provides care for patients who need surgery for conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and spine, including:

  • neuro-trauma
  • strokes
  • brain and spinal cord tumours
  • diseases of the central nervous system

Telephone

403-944-1110

Referral Needed

You need to be referred by a doctor.

Wait times

Wait times vary.

Service hours

Closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Neurovascular Clinic

Services are offered to people who have been referred, by their doctor, to see a neurosurgeon. The neurosurgery team would then assess and decide if surgery is needed, for neurovascular disorders, including:

  • brain aneurysms
  • arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
  • carotid artery disease
  • cavernoma
  • carotid cavernous fistula
  • dural arteriovenous fistula
  • intracranial atherosclerotic disease

Follow up after surgery is also provided.

Service Hours

Monday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Thursday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Friday: 7:30 am - 3:30 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.

Nuclear Medicine | 403-944-1348

Service hours

On-call service after hours and weekends.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Nuclear Medicine

Clients swallow, inhale, or are given a needle with a radiotracer before their exam. Radiotracers go to a specific body part so the camera can take pictures. (tests may take a number of hours to complete; patients may be required to return later that day or the next day to complete exam).

Radiotracers are also given to treat diseases like thyroid disease.

Telephone

403-944-1348

Service Hours

Monday: 7:30 am - 5:15 pm.
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 5:15 pm.
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 5:15 pm.
Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:15 pm.
Friday: 7:30 am - 5:15 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.

Oncology - Inpatients | 403-944-1157

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Oncology - Inpatients

Offers care and treatment for people with cancer, including high-dose chemotherapy and pain relief.

Telephone

403-944-1157

Service language options

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

Referral Needed

You must be admitted to hospital by your doctor.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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OPTIMUS - Outpatient Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis

Provides assessments and treatments to improve the quality of life and physical abilities of people with multiple sclerosis.

Service includes:

  • consultations
  • physical assessment and treatment
  • education
  • psychosocial support

Telephone

403-944-4148

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.

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Must be a patient of the Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

Wait times

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

Fees

There is a cost for aids and therapy supplies.

Service hours

A donor coordinator is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on call.

Health Care Professionals only who require immediate assistance should contact the Foothills Medical Centre Main Switchboard at 403-944-1110 and ask for the on call Donor Coordinator to be paged.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Organ, Tissue and Eye Donation

Donations of organs and tissues may include:

  • Organs: heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, and small bowel
  • Tissues: eyes, skin, heart valves, bones, connective tissue and placenta

To find out how to record your wishes to donate organs and / or tissues after you die, visit the Organ and Tissue Donation Registry.

For more information visit our website.

Telephone

403-944-8700

Service Hours

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

Service language options

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

Referral Needed

A health care professional refers a potential donor to the on-call Donor Coordinator via ROCA or Switchboard.

Orthopedic Services - Inpatients | 403-944-6654 (Unit 54), 403-944-6664 (Unit 64)

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Orthopedic Services - Inpatients

A multidisciplinary team provides care for orthopedic patients including:

  • care for orthopedic trauma patients
  • care for total joint replacements
  • care for orthopedic spine patients
  • cancer care for the orthopedic patient

For more information visit our website.

Telephone

403-944-6654 (Unit 54), 403-944-6664 (Unit 64)

Service language options

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

Referral Needed

Referrals are not to be made directly to the unit. Patients must be admitted by an orthopedic surgeon or other doctor.

Wait times

Wait time varies and is dependent on surgeon availability.

Ostomy Clinic | 403-944-1552

Service hours

Closed on Statutory holidays.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Ostomy Clinic

This service provides:

  • pre- and post-operative teaching and discharge planning for patients with ostomies
  • education and counselling to prepare for discharge
  • assess and organize ostomy supplies
  • skin and wound care plans (inpatients only)
  • consult with Home Care or long-term care

Telephone

403-944-1552

Service Hours

Monday: 7:15 am - 3:30 pm.
Tuesday: 7:15 am - 3:30 pm.
Wednesday: 7:15 am - 3:30 pm.
Thursday: 7:15 am - 3:30 pm.
Friday: 7:15 am - 3:30 pm.

Service language options

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

Outpatient Burn Clinic | 403-944-2333

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Outpatient Burn Clinic

Outpatient service for adult patients suffering burn injuries. The care provided is from the acute injury through the rehabilitation phase.

Services provided may include:

  • assessment / treatment planning
  • dressing changes
  • education / support
  • scar management
  • rehabilitation

Telephone

403-944-2333

Service Hours

Sunday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
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.
Saturday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Interpretation services can be arranged.

Referral Needed

Must be referred by a physician.

Wait times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking. Urgent appointments are offered with 24-72 hours from referral.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Outpatient Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Clinic

This is a physician only clinic and it provides assessment and treatment of psychiatric conditions for patients currently connected with AHS speciality medical and surgical clinics in the Calgary Zone.

Telephone

403-944-5872

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

Referrals can be made through Connect Care or by faxing the referrals to the clinic.

Eligibility

Patients must be currently followed in an AHS speciality medical or surgical clinic in the Calgary Zone.

Wait times

An estimated wait time will be provided once a referral is received.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Outpatient Dysphagia Clinic

Services provided may include:

  • clinical swallowing assessment and / or education performed in-person or virtually (Zoom)
  • instrumental assessment: VFSS / MBS (Videofluoroscopic Swallow Assessment / Modified Barium Swallow, FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing)
  • follow-up if indicated
  • referrals to other services or programs

The clinic DOES NOT assess or manage patients with suspected esophageal abnormalities.

Consider alternate investigations if patient has:

  • sensation of lump in the throat not associated with oral intake
  • food feeling stuck at level of sternal notch or below
  • difficulty with solids but not liquids
  • sensation of choking, but able to breathe throughout and food typically clears

Telephone

403-943-4941

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.

Eligibility

Patients must be 18 years or older.

Wait times

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

Outpatient Surgery Clinic | 403-944-4397

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Outpatient Surgery Clinic

Offers care for patients pre and post surgery on an outpatient basis.

Telephone

403-944-4397

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.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Patient Email Well Wishes

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.

Service language options

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

Patient Food Services | 403-944-4864

Service hours

General hours of meal service:

Breakfast: 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Lunch:     11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Supper:     4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

 

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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

403-944-4864

Service Hours

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

Patient Information | 403-944-1335

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Patient Information

Services offered:

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

Telephone

403-944-1335

Service Hours

Sunday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Monday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm.
Tuesday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm.
Wednesday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm.
Thursday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm.
Friday: 6:30 am - 9:00 pm.
Saturday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Pediatric Psychiatry - Inpatient

Offers services for children and adolescents who have serious, ongoing mental health concerns, including:

  • assessment and treatment
  • access to social work, community liaison, and rehabilitation services

Telephone

403-944-1282

Service language options

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

Eligibility

For children and adolescents with acute psychiatric symptoms or those suffering from a severe mental health disorder.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Pharmacy Services - Outpatients (Rexall)

Provides medication services for:

  • patients under special programs or clinics
  • patients who have been discharged from an inpatient unit
  • patients who are enrolled in select clinical trial groups
  • staff
  • members of the public

Telephone

403-944-2500

Service Hours

Sunday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Monday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Thursday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Fees

Standard dispensing fees apply.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Physiatry Bracing / Orthotics Clinic

This clinic optimizes function through the use of bracing and orthotics. Examples of diagnoses seen in this clinic include:

  • arthritis joint pain
  • sports injuries
  • hand injuries / deformities
  • ligament tears
  • cerebral palsy
  • foot drop
  • neuromuscular disease with focal muscle weakness

Telephone

403-944-4224

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.

Eligibility

Adults, 18 years and older.

Wait times

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

Physiatry Clinic | 403-944-4224

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Physiatry Clinic

This program services to adults ( minimum 18 years or older ) with acute or chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system. This could include neurological disorders affecting the musculiskeletal system. The goal of this program is to restore maximum function lost through injury, illness, or disabling conditions. The physician may provide pain management techniques such as:

  • non-surgical treatments
  • ultrasound guided injections
  • bracing or orthotic needs

Telephone

403-944-4224

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.

Eligibility

Minimum 18 years of age.

Adults with acute or chronic disorders of the musculiskeletal system.

Wait times

There is an approximate 3 - 6 month wait for this service.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography

The person is given a radioactive substance that collects in certain cells in the body. These cells can then be detected and the PET/CT combined gives a clear picture of the size, shape, and location of the abnormal cells.

Telephone

403-944-1348

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.

Wait times

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

Pre-admission Clinic | 403-944-4316

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Pre-admission Clinic

Services provided may include:

  • optimize patient prior to the surgery
  • provide phone or in person assessment by nurse, or a consultant specialist based on the patient's medical needs
  • may have an assessment by Internal Medicine Physician and or anesthesiologists at the clinic
  • provide pre-operative instruction

Telephone

403-944-4316

Service Hours

Monday: 7:45 am - 4:45 pm.
Tuesday: 7:45 am - 4:45 pm.
Wednesday: 7:45 am - 4:45 pm.
Thursday: 7:45 am - 4:45 pm.
Friday: 7:45 am - 4:45 pm.

Service language options

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

Wait times

4 to 6 weeks for elective surgeries. Clients having urgent surgery are seen sooner.

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

Service hours

Closed statuatory holidays.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss - Grief Support

This service offers:

  • grief support through individual or couples counselling after a pregnancy or infant loss.
  • group support for parents (6-week groups, twice per year, evenings).
  • memorial services and events of remembrance.
  • mementos program for parents and family members who have experienced a pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or neo-natal death.

For more information visit our website

Telephone

403-944-2274

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.

Eligibility

This service is offered to parents and families affected by a pregnancy or infant loss.

This clinic is wheelchair accessible.

Wait times

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

Service hours

Closed weekends and Statutory holidays.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Psychiatric Adult Services

Clients must be willing to engage in change oriented therapy. To begin, a client undergoes a comprehensive psychiatric assessment. Based on the treatment plan, both individual and group therapies are available.

Telephone

403-944-1567

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.

Eligibility

Clients over the age of 18 who:

  • present with symptoms consistent with a primary anxiety or mood disorder
  • do not have a primary substance use concern (e.g. established pattern of problematic use to cope with psychological issues or avoidance of withdrawal)
  • do not have a developmental disability
  • do not have any symptoms consistent with psychosis
  • is not currently being provided with mental health services and/or is not scheduled to see another mental health provider within AHS

Wait times

2 Weeks

Clients referred from Foothills Medical Centre Emergency Department and Rockyview General Hospital Psychiatric Emergency Service will be offered an appointment within 2 weeks of the referral.

Psychiatric Emergency Services | 403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Psychiatric Emergency Services

Services provided to clients and families by Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) may also include:

  • supporting admission to a psychiatry unit based on the needs of the individual
  • referral for short-term outreach support for discharged clients with a focus on crisis stabilitzation, safety planning and navigation to appropriate servicers

Telephone

403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service Hours

Sunday: 7:00 am - 2:00 am.
Monday: 7:00 am - 2:00 am.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 2:00 am.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 2:00 am.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 2:00 am.
Friday: 7:00 am - 2:00 am.
Saturday: 7:00 am - 2:00 am.

Service language options

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

Psychiatry - Inpatient | 403-944-1321 Unit 21, 403-944-1322 Unit 22, 403-944-8298 Unit 23

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Psychiatry - Inpatient

Offers services for people who have serious, ongoing mental health concerns, including:

  • assessment and treatment
  • access to social work, community liaison, and rehabilitation services
  • programs for older adults help and planning when it’s time for people to leave the hospital

Telephone

403-944-1321 Unit 21, 403-944-1322 Unit 22, 403-944-8298 Unit 23

Service language options

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

Eligibility

For adults and older adults with serious, ongoing mental health concerns.

Wait times

Wait times vary.

Pulmonary Clinic - Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) | 403-943-4718, 403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service hours

Closed Statutory Holidays

Telephone:403-220-2708 - Appointment request / cancellation

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Pulmonary Clinic - Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

ILD experts provide confirmation of diagnosis through the ILD multidisciplinary discussion and formation of a treatment plan.

The ILD Clinic offers patients:

  • symptom management of breathlessness and decreased exercise tolerance
  • evaluation of suitability for potential biologic therapies
  • assessment for home oxygen therapy
  • goals of care discussion

Telephone

403-943-4718, 403-944-1110 (Switchboard)

Service Hours

Monday: 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

Referrals must be submitted through Pulmonary Central Access and Triage (PCAT).

Eligibility

Eligibility is dependent on testing done by the referring physician.

Wait times

Dependent on triage findings.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Pulmonary Diagnostics Unit

Clinic provides diagnostic procedures for lung conditions such as:

  • cough
  • shortness of breath
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD)
  • asthma
  • lung cancer
  • interstitial lung disease
  • sleep apnea
  • pneumonia
  • malignant pleural effusion

Telephone

403-944-1568

Service Hours

Monday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Referral Needed

A doctor's referral is required.

Referring Doctors are encouraged to go through PCAT or ATOP.

Eligibility

Adult patients over the age of 18.

Wait times

Varies depends on specialty and triage priority.

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

Service hours

Closed statutory holidays

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Reality Challenged Clinic - Addiction & Mental Health

Provides a comprehensive psychiatric assessment with long-term follow-up where appropriate. Maximum duration of program attendance will be reviewed at 3 years. Follow-up services include:

  • psychiatric management and medication strategies
  • case management
  • access to group therapy

Telephone

403-944-1491

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.

Eligibility

Service targeted to young adults, ages 15 to 25 years.

Wait times

There are limited spaces available and wait times vary. Current wait time will be provided on receipt of referral.

Registration | 403-944-1483 (after 3:00 PM), 403-944-5436

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.
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Registration

Patient Registration

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

Telephone

403-944-1483 (after 3:00 PM), 403-944-5436

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a therapeutic medical procedure that was approved by Health Canada in 2002 for the treatment of psychiatric disorders, such as major depression. rTMS is a non-invasive treatment which uses a specifically designed magnetic coil to apply stimulation to target areas in the brain. The treatment utilizes powerful and focused magnetic field pulses to stimulate the neurons in the brain.

The goals for rTMS are to:

  • reduce symptoms of depression
  • improve mood and ability to manage daily activities

Telephone

403-944-1275

Service Hours

Monday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.
Tuesday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.
Wednesday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.
Thursday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.
Friday: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Wait times

Wait time is dependent on availability. Estimated wait time until routine appointment is about 3 months.

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Respiratory Services - Inpatients

Services include:

  • adult and neonatal mechanical ventilation
  • arterial blood gas sample procurement and analysis
  • patient chest assessment, care planning and d / c planning
  • patient respiratory education
  • aerosolized medication therapy
  • specialized medical gas administration
  • pulmonary diagnostics
  • neonatal high risk transport and resuscitation
  • artificial airway care and maintenance
  • home oxygen discharge assessment and referral

Telephone

403-944-1319

Service language options

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

Referral Needed

A doctor's referral is required.

Short Stay Cardiology | 403-944-1392

Service hours

Closed statutory holidays.

Wait Times

Yes
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Short Stay Cardiology

Provides care for clients before and after invasive cardiac tests or procedures. Includes the following procedures:

  • using a wire mesh to open a blocked blood vessel in the heart (angioplasty)
  • taking x-rays to look for blood flow problems in the heart (angiograms)
  • using sound waves to take a picture of the heart and its blood vessels (echocardiogram)
  • putting in pacemakers

Telephone

403-944-1392

Service Hours

Monday: 6:30 am - 10:15 pm.
Tuesday: 6:30 am - 10:15 pm.
Wednesday: 6:30 am - 10:15 pm.
Thursday: 6:30 am - 10:15 pm.
Friday: 6:30 am - 10:15 pm.

Wait times

Wait time varies, depending on test required.

Sleep Centre | 403-944-2404

Service hours

Overnight study hours: 8:30pm to 6:00am, Sunday through Thursday evenings.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Sleep Centre

Provides consultation, diagnosis and treatment for adults with sleep disorders. To be seen at the Sleep Centre, your family physician or specialist must refer you to our clinic. Once we receive your referral we will fax a confirmation to your referral source reporting that your referral was received. Based on the information received in your referral, you will then either be called for an appointment by our staff to arrange further testing or you will receive a questionnaire in the mail for you to complete and return to the Sleep Centre. This is part of the standardized triage process.

Information for Health Providers is available on our website.

Telephone

403-944-2404

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

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

Fees

There are no fees for services provided by the Centre, however, Alberta Health Care Insurance doesn't pay for CPAP machines or related equipment.

Social Work Services | 403-944-1110 (Hospital Switchboard)

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Social Work Services

This service works individually with patients, groups and/or families to:

  • conduct assessments and develop interventions to alleviate social and personal problems
  • identify needs and gaps and connect patients with community supports and resources
  • empower patients to cope and problem solve during or after injury, disease or illness
  • provide referrals to other AHS and community programs as required (example - Addictions and Mental Health )
  • counsel patients and their families in coping with aspects of an illness, hospitalization and the impact of lifestyle choices on health
  • assist patients and families to navigate the healthcare system and address legal and financial issues impacting care

Telephone

403-944-1110 (Hospital Switchboard)

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.

Language Line and translation available as required.

Referral Needed

Referral is usually through the care team or patients and families can request to see a social worker while attending hospital.

Service hours

On-call 24 hours nursing coverage.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes
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Southern Alberta Adult Home Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Program

This is a specialized service for adult patients in Southern Alberta requiring enteral/parenteral nutrition therapy for a non-functioning or inaccessible gut.

Provides:

  • enteral and parenteral supplies
  • education to manage their care at home, usually with a support person and in some cases with Home Care support
  • ongoing monitoring plus 24-hour on-call nursing support in conjunction with the primary care physician

Telephone

403-944-1387

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.

Referral Needed

A doctor must refer to the Southern Alberta Adult Home enteral and Parenteral Nutrition Program.

Eligibility

Individual cases are reviewed by a multidisciplinary team to ensure they meet all eligibility requirements.

Wait times

3 Days

Can be up to 3 days.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Southern Alberta Rare Blood and Bleeding Disorders Comprehensive Care Program

This program provides care for the following:

  • congenital bleeding disorders
  • women with bleeding disorders
  • acquired bleeding disorders
  • hemoglobinopathy i.e Sickle Cell Disease, Hemoglobin H Disease, Thalessemia (Major/Intermedia)
  • hereditary angioedema (HAE)
  • paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH)
  • transfusion dependent congenital bone marrow failure syndromes

The multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive care to manage and improve outcomes and patient / family quality of life through patient-centered evidence based care, education and research. In addition the team supervises and manages the delivery of home-infusion blood products for appropriate patients.

Telephone

403-944-4057

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.

Eligibility

Service targeted to adults only.

Wait times

6 Months

Service hours

Closed on statutory holidays and weekends.

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Southern Alberta Transplant Program

Serves people who need solid organ transplant (kidney, pancreas, liver, lung, or heart), those who have had a transplant, and potential living donors.

For more information about these services, please see the listings below:

For more information visit our website.

Telephone

403-944-4280

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

Doctor's referral is needed.

Eligibility

Please see specific service listing for details.

Wait times

Please see specific service listing for details.

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

Spasticity Clinic | 403-944-4224

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes
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Spasticity Clinic

This is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialist service that provides assessment and treatment for people who cannot relax their limbs because of involuntary muscle tightness or spasms.
Provides treatment for complex patients with spasticity, a muscle tightness that may result from a number of neurological conditions which may include stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, etc.

Treatment may include:

  • oral medication
  • botulinum toxin injections
  • intrathecal baclofen

Telephone

403-944-4224

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.

Referral Needed

Referral by general practitioner or specialist only.

Eligibility

Adults, 18 years and older.

Wait times

4 Months

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

Approximate wait time is about 4 months.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Clinic

The Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Clinic provides assessment and treatment for individuals with sequelae of spinal cord injury / disease. Typical concerns include pressure sores, spasticity, neurogenic bowel / bladder, and / or autonomic dysfunction.

Telephone

403-944-4224

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.

Service hours

Closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Spine Triage and Access Clinic

Services are offered to people who have been referred, by their doctor, to see a neurosurgeon for possible spine surgery. The neurosurgery team would then assess and decide if treatment is needed.

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.

Spiritual Care Services | 403-944-1410

Service hours

Service is available to hospital inpatients and their families in emergency situations 24/7.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Spiritual Care Services

This Service Provides spiritual and emotional support for patients, families and staff as an integral part of the multidisciplinary care team that works within the health care system to assess and address spiritual care needs, which may include:

  • spiritual assessment and intervention
  • facilitating rituals and sacraments (e.g. sweet-grass, sacrament of the sick)
  • decision-making support and supportive care for patient and family at end-of-life
  • collaboration with religious leaders at patient's and / or family's request
  • serving as a resource to care team on topics such as communication, religious and cultural awareness, grief and bereavement, compassion fatigue, and spiritual needs assessment
  • daily 24-hour (on-call) coverage at most acute care centres

Chaplains adhere to professional standards of practice for spiritual care delivery.

For more information visit our webpage

Telephone

403-944-1410

Service Hours

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.

Service language options

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

Stroke Prevention Clinic | 403-944-1447

Service hours

Closed between 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Closed on all weekends and statutory holidays

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Stroke Prevention Clinic

This service provides the following for adults who have had a transient ischemic attach (TIA) or a minor stroke:

  • fast assessment and treatment
  • referral to neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology as needed
  • education relating to stroke, risk factors, and lifestyle
  • clinical care, research, and teaching in the area of cerebrovascular disease
  • TIA Rapid access clinic (TIARA)

Telephone

403-944-1447

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.

Eligibility

Adults who have had a transient ischemic attack or a minor stroke.

Wait times

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

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Stroke Rehabilitation Clinic

This clinic sees patients affected by ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke with resultant impairment or disability, who have ongoing rehabilitation needs.

Telephone

403-944-4226

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.

Stroke Unit | 403-944-4285

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Stroke Unit

This service provides:

  • medical care for patients with a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)
  • access to neuro-rehabilitation programs for stroke patients and their families
  • medical consultation to other service providers (e.g., inpatient services at other adult sites, and community family physicians / programs)
  • consultation to other service providers such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians and speech-language pathologists

Telephone

403-944-4285

Service language options

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

Referral Needed

A doctor's referral is required.

Structural Heart Program | 403-944-1192

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Structural Heart Program

Service provided to patients who require repair or replacement of cardiac valves through minimally invasive techniques.

Repair of congenital heart defects through minimally invasive approaches.

Telephone

403-944-1192

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.

Bengali and Hindi. 

Referral Needed

PFO referral for Stroke indiciation must come from Stroke Neurology TEE and 48 hour holter monitor are required testing. ASD referrals are recieved from PLC congenital clinic.

Eligibility

TAVI patients are required to have a cardiologist for referral and long term follow up

Dailysis patients are currently not eliglble

Wait times

3 Months

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

Wait times for consult can be up to 3 months. Wait times for a TAVI procedure are currently 3-6 months but are triaged regularly throughout the wait. Urgent patients will be done first. Wait times for other structural heart procedures is 6-12 months after your work up is complete.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Home Infusion Program

Immunoglobulin (Ig) replacement therapy is primarily indicated for patients with Primary Immune Disorders in which the immune system cannot produce enough of its own infection-fighting proteins. Ig therapy can also be used to manage Secondary Immune Disorders (e.g. caused by treatments for cancer, auto-immune disease) and for other indicated conditions related to Hematology, Neuromuscular, Dermatology, Transplant Medicine, Infectious Disease, Rheumatology, and others.

Ig is typically a lifelong treatment that is required to provide either immune support or to manage symptoms of certain disorders. Traditionally, Ig is administered to patients monthly (or more often) through intravenous infusion, given by nurses in out-patient infusion clinics (e.g.: Day Medicine).

For patients who qualify, Ig therapy can also be provided by subcutaneous immunoglobulin (or SCIg) infusion, which can be performed by the patient independently, at home, at weekly (or other) intervals.

The SCIg Home Infusion Program works to support patients receiving SCIg therapy by providing in-person training (for patients, training partners, and/or caregivers), coordination of product ordering, and on-going case-management.

Telephone

403-944-6248

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.

Service hours

Closed on weekends and statutory holidays.

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Surgical Neuro-Oncology Clinic

Services are offered to people who have been referred, by their doctor, to see a neurosurgeon. The neurosurgery team assesses and decide if surgery is needed, for neoplasms originating in the brain / spinal cord. Some examples may include:

  • astrocytoma
  • glioma
  • glioblastoma multiforme
  • ependymoma
  • pontine glioma
  • brain stem tumors

Follow up is also provided to patients, once their treatment is complete.

Service Hours

Monday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Thursday: 7:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Friday: 7:30 am - 3:30 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.

Switchboard | 403-944-1110

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.
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Switchboard

These services include:

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

Telephone

403-944-1110

Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation | 403-944-4258, 403-944-4259

Referral Needed

Yes

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Tertiary Neuro Rehabilitation

This service provides:

  • rehabilitation for patients diagnosed with neurologic injury/illness (i.e. Stroke, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, etc.)
  • comprehensive patient-and-family-centred care
  • diganosis-specifc and rehabilitation-specific education to patients and their families
  • consultation for adult patients at all Calgary hospitals (e.g. Foothills Medical Centre, Rockyview General Hospital, Peter Lougheed Centre, and South Health Campus)

This service is available for patient at least 16 years of age. Lives in southern Alberta (Red Deer and south), and has Alberta Health Care in place or in progress.

Telephone

403-944-4258, 403-944-4259

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

Doctor to send a physician transfer summary to one of the program's physiatrists. The client will be assessed to determine their fitness for this program or another program.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. neurologic diagnosis with a functional improvement and demonstrated improvement
  2. anticipated discharge destination has been identified
  3. demonstrates ability, motivation and willingness to participate in therapies, trials of equipment, discharge planning, abide by unit and hospital regulations, at least three 30 minute therapy sessions per day, up in a sitting position for at least 3 hours consecutively
  4. acute medical issues and abnormal lab values have been addressed and are stable
  5. consults and diagnostic tests for diagnosis or treatment of acute conditions have been completed and reported
  6. diagnoses and prognosis have been discussed with patient or designated decision maker
  7. articulated management plan for the patient’s concurrent medical disorders have been established

Wait times

Varies.

Traditional Wellness Counselor Services | 403-955-6600 (Central Registration)

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Traditional Wellness Counselor Services

Alberta Health Services has a policy to allow spiritual ceremonies. Ask your healthcare provider, traditional wellness counselor or spiritual care services for more information.

Service includes:

  • smudges
  • Elder services
  • healing circles and formal ceremonial healing events

Traditional Wellness Counselors also gather traditional medicines, educate about ceremonial protocol, and are available to healthcare staff for consultation on a diverse range of Indigenous patient issues.

Telephone

403-955-6600 (Central Registration)

Service Hours

Monday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Thursday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Service language options

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

Eligibility

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

Service hours

Weekend on-call coverage: call 212-8223 pager 3495.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Transition Services - Acute Care

This service provides:

  • effective and timely discharges from acute care
  • promotion of joint hospital and community initiatives
  • identification of patient flow
  • identification of barriers for discharge
  • collaboration with patient care managers, physicians, and support staff to facilitate timely discharge from acute care

Telephone

403-944-8100

Service Hours

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.

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Patient in acute care facility in the Calgary Zone who will require medically necessary support upon discharge

Wait times

9 Months

Referral Needed

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Trauma Surgery Follow-Up Clinic

The clinic offers virtual or in person appointments as determined by the discharging trauma physician or nurse practitioner. The primary purpose of the appointment is to provide reassessment and education related to the patients admitting injuries and how they are managing post discharge.
This clinic does not accept referrals from outside of our service.

Telephone

403-944-2888

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

This clinic does not accept referrals from outside of our service.

Ultrasound | 403-944-1132

Service hours

After hours coverage for emergency and in-patients provided by the McCaig Tower location.

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

403-944-1132

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.

Urgent Neurology Clinic | 403-944-2372

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Urgent Neurology Clinic

The Urgent Neurology Clinic provides urgent access and assessment service for patients with new or rapidly progressing neurological symptoms, which can or should no longer be managed by a patient's primary care team.

Please see the Urgent Neurology Clinic website for more information.

Telephone

403-944-2372

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.

Eligibility

Patient's have symptoms that are new and / or getting worse over days or weeks.

Wait times

7 Days

The Urgent Neurology Clinic provides service for adult patients with a new, acute neurological problem requiring an outpatient neurology consultation within 1 week.

Service hours

Surgeon's Clinic

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Vascular Access Clinic - Alberta Kidney Care - South

Access nurses work with a multidisciplinary team to assess a person's vascular access needs in acute and community clinics throughout southern Alberta.

Telephone

403-944-8474

Service Hours

Tuesday: 9:00 am - 3:30 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.

Service hours

Available 24 a day, 7 days a week.

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Clinic

During the evaluation process, our team will work together with you and your cardiologist to determine whether or not a VAD is the right advanced therapy for the patient.

The VAD team assess patients with end stage heart failure. This device is implanted to fully support left / right side of heart. Used as:

  • a bridge to transplant
  • time to make decisions
  • destination therapy (long term)

A multidisciplinary team will closely follow patient in community as long as they have the VAD implant.

Telephone

403-944-5135

Service language options

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

Eligibility

Eligibility to be determined by the VAD team.

Volunteer Resources | 403-944-1336

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

403-944-1336

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.

Women's Mental Health Clinic | 403-944-5872 ext 4

Wait Times

Yes

Multiple Languages

Yes
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Women's Mental Health Clinic

Provides outpatient psychiatric assessment and treatment for women with mental health concerns during pregnancy and for up to one year after they give birth.

Telephone

403-944-5872 ext 4

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.

Eligibility

For women who are pregnant or within one year of having given birth. Clients need to be seeing a doctor for healthcare during their pregnancy. Substance abuse should not be the person’s primary mental health issue, and they can’t be receiving other mental health support in the community.

Wait times

10 Weeks

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