Children With Cancer Hospital Funding Programs

Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta


Description
Provides funding for specialized cancer equipment, and psychosocial, education and bereavement programs.

Service offers:

  • specialized medical equipment and oncology hospital programs not normally covered under provincial government funding
  • potential funding for services, programs and supplies during the patients' hospital stay, including psychosocial programs, educational materials, toys and computers
  • clinical research programs
  • in-hospital programs for patients (Beads of Courage, Look Good Feel Great program, online exercise classes, online or in-person one-to-one child life services, online tutoring)

Affiliation: Alberta Children's Hospital
Key Provider: nurses, oncologists, psychologists, social workers
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to young patients with cancer.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, To access service:
  • there is no direct client access
  • hospitals offers these services to patients

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,
Toll Free
1-888-554-2267
Telephone
403-216-9210
Fax
403-216-9215
Web Site
http://www.kidscancercare.ab.ca
Email
staff@kidscancercare.ab.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Camps are fully accessible.
All programs are structured to accommodate people of all abilities.
Other disabled access: No -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
September 20, 2023
Address
5757 4 Street SE
Calgary, AB, T2H 1K8
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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