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Programs & Services

Palliative and End of Life Care

Provides symptom management, comfort and guidance to people experiencing a life limiting or terminal illness.

Health services offered to palliative and end of life patients include:

  • nursing care
  • physiotherapy
  • occupational therapy
  • respiratory therapy
  • nutritional services
  • social services and counselling
  • advance care planning

Support services offered to palliative and end of life patients can include:

  • personal care
  • respite care
  • Meals on Wheels
  • medical equipment provided by Alberta Aids to Daily Living Program

Services vary by community. Please contact Continuing Care Access 1-855-371-4122 phone or fax 1-855-776-3805. For access to Home Care programs or Acute Care, contact the facility in your community for more information.

Contact Details

Athabasca Community Health Services

Address
3401 48 Avenue
Athabasca, Alberta
T9S 1M7
Telephone
780-675-2231
Tollfree
1-855-371-4122 (Continuing Care Access)
Fax
1-855-776-3805 (Continuing Care Access), 780-675-3111
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Note

The Continuing Care Access Team has a 24/7 voicemail option and operates: 

  • Monday to Friday 8:15 am to 8:00 pm
  • Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays from 8:15 am to 4:30 pm.
Access
Service Providers May Include
registered nurses (RNs)
Service Access

Please contact the Continuing Care Access (CCA) at 1-855-371-4122, or fax 1-855-776-3805,contact a Palliative Care Resource Nurse or for access to Home Care/Acute Care.


Partners

Partners/affiliations

Points West Living Grande Prairie Hospice

Service Locations