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Programs & Services


Social Work

The role of the Social Work department is to consult with other healthcare professionals to address a patient's care needs and provide support to help them deal with illness or injury.

Services include:

  • Conducting assessments to inform care plans
  • Educating patients and families on health, treatment, and resources
  • Collaborating with healthcare teams to address barriers and psychosocial factors
  • Offering counseling and therapy for coping, mental health, and addiction
  • Referring to community and government services for ongoing care
  • Facilitating transitions between care settings
  • Engaging in research and advocating for improved healthcare access and quality
  • Advocating for patients, families, and communities when quality healthcare is unavailable or inaccessible

Contact Details

Lois Hole Hospital for Women

Address
10240 Kingsway Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5H 3V9
Telephone
780-735-4410
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:15 pm

Note

Closed daily between 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm.

Access
Service Providers May Include
social workers
Service Access

Social Workers are accessed through the patient's unit or clinic.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations