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
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
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
Canadian Cancer Society
Health Canada
Illness and EI Benefits Government of Canada
Contact
To submit your financial application form and receive the gas/grocery card package please call:
Kim Nendsa 780-778-0932
Aimee Grierson 780-262-0222
Mailing address:
Whitecourt Cancer & Wellness Society
Box 951, Whitecourt, AB T7S 1N9
Email: wctcancerwellness@gmail.com
Facebook: WhitecourtCancerAndWellnessSociety
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