The Hinton Community Cancer Centre is located within the Hinton Healthcare Centre. The centre delivers a range of treatments and care options to cancer patients, including outpatient chemotherapy, education and support. A cancer nurse navigator will assist the patient in accessing appropriate services. Address: 1280 Switzer Drive, Hinton, Alberta T7V 1V2 Phone: 780-865-3333, ext.1183 Website:… [More…]
Community Support Group – LivingOutLoud.Life
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 – Edson: Mental Health Services
Address: 3837 6 Avenue Edson, Alberta T7E 0C5 Phone: 1-844-817-5009 (Central Intake) Website: www.albertahealthservices.ca
Home Care – Hinton Community Health Services
Home Care provides healthcare services for palliative patients and their caregivers. Services include medication management and teaching, symptom management, special equipment provisions, and caregiver respite. People may choose to die at home with support from home care if they have a doctor who agrees to care for them there, have an Alberta Health Care Insurance… [More…]
Resource Guide for Community Development of Palliative and End-of-Life Care within Alberta
A Resource Guide for Community Development of Palliative and End-of-Life Care within Alberta has been developed. The Resource Guide will assist communities in the creation of their own local palliative and end-of-life community services and supports, and was developed in response to numerous requests AHS received from communities across Alberta for palliative and end-of-life care… [More…]
Symptom Control & Palliative Care Telehealth Program
This clinic helps patients with the pain and symptoms associated with cancer by providing real-time support to physicians caring for cancer patients in rural and remote communities. High-definition televisions link the remote care centre to a multi-disciplinary team at the Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton. The team can then assess the patient without the patient… [More…]
