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The overall goal of this approach is to maintain and improve the health status of the entire population, reduce the incidence of disease and injury, and to eliminate inequities in health status between population groups. Monitoring and reporting on the health status of the population. Advocate for changes in policy that will improve the health of residents (e.g., smoking by-laws, bicycle trail systems, intersection safety and red light campaigns).
With excellent wages and benefits as well as flexible hours, working at AHS will enable a better quality of life not only for you but family too. AHS offers employees a competitive rate of pay, a comprehensive benefits package to enhance the health and well-being of our employees and their families. Medicine Hat is Alberta’s sixth largest city and offers an excellent quality of life that includes big-city amenities without big-city costs. Residents enjoy plenty of choice in goods, services, and activities within 10 or 15 minutes of most residential neighborhoods. Each number is staffed by Registered Nurses who can answer any questions and provide you with resources and supports available in your community.
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No, we provide home health care services to the entire age spectrum – from newborn babies to seniors. Anyone living in Alberta with a valid provincial health care card can receive Home Care services as long as their health care needs can be safely met in the home. Consistent access criteria have been developed provincially for Supportive Living and Long Term Care and serve as general guidelines. To find out which vaccines are recommended for you and to book an appointment for immunization, call your nearest community / public health centre. If you are not sure where your nearest community / public health centre is, you can call Health Link at 811. Bring any immunization records you have to the appointment, especially if you were immunized in another province or country.
Nurse Next Door's services vary in price depending on the level of care required, and the Nurse Next Door Care Team that services your area. To get a better idea of price in your area, speak to one of our Care Services Specialists — we're open any time 24/7. At Nurse Next Door, we strive for consistency of care and provide regularly assigned Caregivers. Our goal is to find the perfect match between our clients and Caregivers based on their needs, hobbies, and interests.
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This no-obligation meeting is designed to give you an opportunity to learn about us and ask any questions you may have. We’ll also take some time to learn about your needs and explain how we can help. To try out Nurse Next Door, just contact us to book a complimentary, no-obligation Caring Consult™. One of our Care Designers will visit your home to assess your needs and design a care plan with you, which will including frequency and duration of care. Nurse Next Door provides senior home health care that matches Mom, Dad, you or your loved one with the perfect Caregiver. Continuing care services are available once you or your loved one have contacted and been assessed by a Case Manager.
This southern Alberta community receives over 2,512 hours of sunshine every year – great news for gardeners, golfers, and outdoor enthusiasts. An all-year playground, Medicine Hat boasts seven golf courses, over 90 kilometers of paved recreational trails, 100 parks, four water play parks, and the 20-story high Saamis Teepee – the largest tepee in the world. A child diagnosed with asthma must have their short acting asthma reliever medication with them to receive service. This provincial prevention service is available in all AHS zones. For questions and for upcoming rural sites class availability, please call the Lethbridge or Medicine Hat office, or contact your local Public Health site.
Our Philosophy: Living Better Staying Longer
Languages other than English in which this service may be delivered. Our Care Services Center is open around the clock – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call at any time and one of our Care Services Specialists will be happy to assist you. Respite care offers temporary relief so you can recharge and enjoy time with Mom or Dad. To learn more about this vibrant community, visit the City of Medicine Hat or the Medicine Hat Tourism website. This vibrant community is closely tied to its rich history that dates back to before Europeans arrived in what is now Alberta.
The hours listed above are for the Medicine Hat Community Health Centre. Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccine for adults whose immunization records do not show the recommended number of doses of measles, mumps, or rubella vaccine. Human papillomavirus vaccine for adults up to and including age 26 years who did not get it in school. An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
A minimum of post-secondary education in a health profession. Registration with an appropriate Alberta Regulated Health Profession. A demonstrated clear pattern of professional and personal development. Progressive leadership experience in a healthcare environment in an organization of significant size, complexity, and diversity. Uses strategic thinking, taking into account long-term goals assessing options and implications.
You will work closely with patients, families, and caregivers spanning the continuum of care in home, community or health care facilities. You will play a key role in providing safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. The Medicine Hat Regional Hospital was Alberta’s first civilian hospital. Opened in 1890, the hospital has grown and expanded over the years to keep pace with the city’s growing population and technological advances. Current renovations are under way to expand the emergency, surgical, physiotherapy and diagnostic imaging departments providing patients with improved access to specialized care.
We provide support--and family support--at home or in a care facility. We offer light housekeeping services to help our clients with daily activities. This way, seniors can stay at home in a safe and clean environment. Home Care does not provide all services a client may need, but can help arrange other supports provided in your community. A case manager works directly with the client and is responsible for assessing the client’s needs, and ensuring the overall coordination of care and services. Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
In addition, AHS provides community mental health services with a new 18-bed treatment centre opening to assist those struggling with addiction issues. Nurse Next Door home care is an affordable and caring solution for the busy family to keep loved ones happy and healthy at home. People working for AHS enjoy a strong sense of community, getting to know their colleagues, their patients and their families. We strive to provide high quality care that sees patients and families as integral members of the health care team, and encourage their active participation in all aspects of their care.
We believe in continuity of care and will contact you to inform you of a Caregiver change. If you hire a caregiver privately, it may be difficult to find a replacement caregiver depending on how much notice is given. To see other communities served by neighbouring branches, please click here.
For more general information about immunization, go to immunizealberta.ca,Immunizations at myhealth.alberta.ca, or call Health Link at 811. For the routine immunization schedule, go to immunizealberta.ca. This service is free of charge, for adults who live, work or go to school in Alberta. For more general information about immunization go to ImmunizeAlberta.ca, Immunizations at myhealth.alberta.ca, or call Health Link. To book a road test, please go to the top of the page and select the office you would like to conduct your road test. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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From bathing to shaving, we design personal in-home senior care to support day-to-day independence. Our caregivers love to prepare delicious meals, including specific ethnic dishes if requested. That's why we're here to help get you back to doing the things you love. Whether it's a little help around the house with meal preparation or medication reminders, let us do the caring. Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health are working together to improve continuing care options for all Albertans. On Thursday, June 2, AHS issued a Request for Expression of Interest and Qualification to identify opportunities for innovative Home Care service delivery in Alberta.
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