Health care and medical in Hinton, Alberta
Hinton - Indigenous Health Liaison Services Program
Offered by South Calgary Health Centre
1280 A Switzer Dr, Hinton, AB T7V 1V2
In short
Ask your healthcare provider for more information about Alberta Health Services policy to allow spiritual ceremonies.
- Hours
- Mon - Fri 8:15 - 4:30pm
- Who it is for
- Indigenous people
- Where
- 1280 A Switzer Dr, Hinton, AB T7V 1V2
- How to reach
- (780) 817-4118 · indigenoushealthprogram@ahs.ca · 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). Ask your healthcare provider for more information about Alberta Health Services policy to allow spiritual ceremonies.
This program provides support and health information to healthcare providers, Indigenous patients/clients and their families through personal visits. Specifically, this includes:
- case management
- patient advocacy
- cultural teaching
- patient/client language interpretation
- health literacy support
- logistical support for discharge planning for Indigenous peoples
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.
When is it open?
Hinton - Indigenous Health Liaison Services Program is open Mon - Fri 8:15 - 4:30pm.
How do I get in touch?
Call (780) 817-4118, email indigenoushealthprogram@ahs.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Hinton, Alberta.
1280 A Switzer Dr, Hinton, AB T7V 1V2
1280 A Switzer Dr, Hinton, AB T7V 1V2Hinton, Alberta
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