This free digital health tool supports young adults living with advanced illness. LivingOutLoud.Life is the world’s first online platform dedicated to supporting and empowering young adults and teens living with advanced illness as well as their families, friends and health providers. The webspace consists of written excerpts and videos from young people who share their… [More…]
Financial Assistance – Canadian Cancer Society
The Financial Assistance Program gives support to people in financial need for transportation and accommodation when traveling to and from treatment at cancer treatment facilities in Alberta. Contact the Canadian Cancer Society, Alberta/NWT Division for more information or visit the Financial Help page. Please contact the Canadian Cancer Society regarding a significant expansion to their… [More…]
Grief and Bereavement Support – Compassionate Friends of Canada
Compassionate Friends of Canada is a self-help organization for parents who have experienced the death of a child. The service is provided at seven locations across Alberta. The services offers support, understanding and education about grief and hope following the death of a child through a voluntary support group as well as a library for… [More…]
Home Care – Brooks Home Care
Home Care services are provided as a complement to the care provided by family, friends, neighbours, and the community at large. All services provided through Home Care are based on an assessment and development of a care plan. Services that may be included in a care plan: professional nursing services, personal care services, respite, palliative… [More…]
Hospice and Palliative Care Committees and Societies – Prairie Rose Hospice Palliative Care Society
Website: Prairie Rose Hospice Palliative Care Society Address: Bag 300 440 – 3 St E Brooks, AB T1R 1B3 Phone: 403-793-3918
Hospital – Brooks Health Centre
The hospital has three palliative beds and provides care on a long-term, or as-needed (respite care) basis. Palliative care services include the management of pain and other symptoms as well as social, emotional, spiritual, and practical support. The health care includes: nurses, a physician, rehabilitation staff, a social worker, dietician, ministerial services and a volunteer… [More…]
Palliative Care Resource Nurse – Brooks
The Palliative Care Resource Nurse works directly with each family doctor, including pain and symptom management, teaching and family support, and follows patients in their homes, hospitals, and lodges in the Brooks and Bassano areas. In office three days a week: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Address: Brooks Health Center, Home Care Office, 440- 3rd St… [More…]
Primary Care Network – Brooks: Palliser Primary Care Network
Geographic Area Served: Bassano, Bow Island, Brooks, Medicine Hat, Oyen and surrounding areas. A Primary Care Network (PCN) can be comprised of one clinic with many physicians and support staff, or several physicians in several clinics across a region. Other health care professionals such as pharmacists, dietitians, exercise specialists, mental health professionals and others work… [More…]
