Whitecourt Links
Continuing Care Access
Referral to Home Care and Occupational Therapy
1-855-371-4122
Death Cafe
Meetings at the Whitecourt & District Public Library several times a year
Alberta Links
Download the AHS App
Available from the Apple Store or from Google Play.
This app keeps you in touch with health resources and information no matter where you are.
Treatment Resources for Edmonton, Alberta
Getting to Know Your Cancer Centre - Cross Cancer Institute
Patient Guide
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/cca/if-cca-patient-guide-cci.pdf
Cross Cancer Institute - Van Shuttle Service
Transport from Approved Accommodation Locations
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1025701&serviceAtFacilityID=1045452
Cross Cancer Institute - Social Work
For further information on programs and available funding.
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=5878&serviceAtFacilityID=1116411
Accommodations
A current list of accommodations if needed while receiving treatment is available at the Patient and Family Resource Center at the Cross Cancer Institute 780-432-8456. A few examples of options that may be available in a variety of price points:
Amy's House
Outpatient Residence - University of Alberta Hospital
https://informalberta.ca/public/service/serviceProfileStyled.do?serviceQueryId=6634
Sorrentino's Compassion House
Campus Tower Suite Hotel
Eating Well - Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment
Eating Well When You Have Cancer
Importance of Nutrition and Protein Video
https://compassionhouse.org/the-importance-of-nutrition-protein/
High Protein Cookbook for Muscle Health During Cancer Treatment
https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/a5fd6960-db6d-4682-9190-1a92659cca73
Options for Frozen and Fresh Meals
Heart to Home Meals
A national frozen meal delivery service for Seniors. Orders can be made online or by phone, no subscription necessary. Request a menu at:
Violet-Mae's Bakery
A variety of frozen meals for purchase.
780-778-8814
5107 50th Avenue, Whitecourt
North Country Market
780-778-3309
107-3815 Caxton Street, Whitecourt
Booklet for Newly Diagnosed with Cancer
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/cca/if-cca-newly-diagnosed-with-cancer.pdf
Great Information on What To Do: In Between Getting a Cancer Diagnosis and Your First Cancer Care Appointment
AHS Online: Classes, Groups & Events
Wellspring Alberta
Wellspring Alberta is a charitable organization with a vision to ensure no one has to face cancer alone. Founded in 2007, it offers programs and services that meet the emotional, social and restorative needs of people living with cancer, their caregivers and their families. All of Wellspring’s programs are evidence-informed and offered free of charge and without referral. Wellspring Alberta operates two centres in Calgary, one in Edmonton and offers a full range of programs online and by phone.
My Health Records - My Health Alberta Account
Create a 'My Health Records - My Health Alberta' account. This will allow you to access your test results, keep a record of your medications, immunizations and appointments.
Cancer Care Alberta
Alberta Supports
Mental Health Help Line
Caregivers Alberta
National Links
Canadian Cancer Society
Health Canada
Illness and EI Benefits Government of Canada
The Waiting Room Revolution
"Our mission is to put the human back at the centre of care. Explore how you can transform the illness experience."