Brooks and Taber getting upgrades to health centres

Cardston Health Centre will get $1.5 million to renovate and upgrade its medical device reprocessing area, and Crowsnest Pass Health Centre will get $1.5 million to upgrade its medical device reprocessing area.

The projects were identified by Alberta Health Services as priority projects that will move forward in the next three years.

“Wherever you live in the province, it’s important that your health-care needs can be met as close to home as possible. These renovation projects help make that a reality,” says Dr. Verna Yiu, president and CEO of Alberta Health Services, in a release. “The funding will have a direct impact on Albertans in these communities and allow AHS to provide better patient care in these facilities. The funds are important to the upkeep, quality of care, and the long-term sustainability of our facilities and the services we provide throughout Alberta.”

Premier Jason Kenney says the government is committed to spending $50-million over three years to address often neglected rural health care needs and facilities.

Another $10 million will demolish decommissioned health facilities in Claresholm, Edson and potentially elsewhere to prepare the sites for future development opportunities.

About $5 million for the Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Fund has not been allocated at this time and is being held for future projects.

Other projects

Calgary Zone

$1.6 million to add to the ambulance garage at Claresholm General Hospital
$4.2 million to renovate Didsbury hospital’s mental health and public health space, and consolidate rehabilitation medicine to one location
$4.7 million to renovate the medical device reprocessing area and $1.2 million to upgrade the pharmacy in High River General Hospital

Central Zone

$650,000 to redesign and renovate the emergency department triage area and desk at Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre
$1 million to upgrade the medical device reprocessing area, including cart washers and washer disinfector, in Olds Hospital and Care Centre
$3.8 million to renovate the emergency department and $2.1 million to renovate the medical device reprocessing area at Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre

Edmonton Zone

$250,000 to convert the washroom at Westview Health Centre (Stony Plain) to make it accessible to patients requiring bariatric services

North Zone

$1 million to renovate the medical laboratory in Fairview Health Complex
$2 million to renovate the medical device reprocessing area in Peace River Community Health Centre
$3.5 million to renovate the emergency department at St. Therese-St. Paul Healthcare Centre in St. Paul
$4.7 million to build a new larger EMS station in Slave Lake

by Chris Brown

Brooks and Taber getting upgrades to health centres

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