Public Health Postnatal Services

Alberta Health Services - Central Zone


Description
Public health nurses provide support and health assessments to mothers, newborns and their families.

This service continues to be offered following public health COVID-19 protocols.

Services are offered to parents who:

  • have been discharged with their baby
  • have been discharged while their baby is still in the hospital
  • are adopting
  • have chosen adoption for their baby
  • had a stillborn baby
  • are dealing with loss due to a neonatal (newborn) death

Public health nurses contact families within 48 hours after discharge from the hospital. Services are offered according to the situation and discussion with the family and may include health assessments of the newborn, mother and family; information about what to expect and when to seek medical attention; feeding support and referrals to community services.


Key Provider: registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
Yes, Parent who delivered a baby and / or experienced perinatal loss. Families with babies from birth to 2 months.
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, If you have not been contacted by a public health nurse within 48 hours after discharge, phone your local Community Health Centre. Contact the Community Health Centre for information and support.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
403-820-6004
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Ambulance Bay
Topic(s)
Last Verified On
July 29, 2022
Address
351 9 Street NW
Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y1

This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department. The Drumheller Community Cancer Centre is located within this facility.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:30 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed from 12:00 PM to 12:30pm for Lunch.