Health care and medical in Canmore, Alberta
Canmore General Hospital - Indigenous Hospital Liaison Services
Offered by Canmore General Hospital
1100 Hospital Pl, Canmore, AB T1W 1N2
In short
This program provides support and health information to healthcare providers, Indigenous patients / clients and their families through personal visits.
- Hours
- Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:15pm
- Who it is for
- Indigenous people
- Where
- 1100 Hospital Pl, Canmore, AB T1W 1N2
- How to reach
- (403) 678-5536 · Website
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About this service
This service provides First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Métis and Inuit peoples and their families with: help feeling comfortable in the hospital, making referrals, support for discharge from the hospital, and talking to healthcare providers about Indigenous culture (e.g. smudging, Elder services).
This program provides support and health information to healthcare providers, Indigenous patients / clients and their families through personal visits. Ask your healthcare provider for more information about Alberta Health Services policy to allow spiritual ceremonies.
Specifically, this includes:
- case management
- patient advocacy
- cultural teaching
- patient / client language interpretation
- health literacy support
- logistical support for discharge planning for Indigenous people
Upon request, staff can be present at hospital rounds, medical appointments and case conferences. This program will communicate with the healthcare team to ensure provision of culturally sensitive healthcare service.
Who can use it?
First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Metis and Inuit people and their families.
When is it open?
Canmore General Hospital - Indigenous Hospital Liaison Services is open Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:15pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 678-5536, or use the website.
Listed in Canmore, Alberta.
1100 Hospital Pl, Canmore, AB T1W 1N2
1100 Hospital Pl, Canmore, AB T1W 1N2Canmore, Alberta
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