Community service

Several programs and services have started transitioning to the new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre that opens on Monday. Oct. 28

We are looking for members who would be willing to share their knowledge in a planned series of informative features on seasonal topics.

The October issue of our e-newsletter to the public included a patient’s breast cancer journey, our new annual report, and a depression screening tool.

988 is the number Canadians can call or text for immediate suicide prevention and crisis support.

Effective immediately, universal transport medium or viral transport medium can be ordered by all locations direct from AHS.

The Calgary Community Aids to Independent Living program has been folded into Integrated Home Care.

The Alberta Lung Cancer Screening Program (ALCSP) has reached its goal of 3,800 eligible referrals to the pilot; as of Tuesday, Oct. 1, referrals and self-referrals will no longer be accepted.

Providers can submit referrals for orthopedic surgery, urology, vascular surgery, general surgery and gynecology via fax through the Calgary Zone Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) team.