Newborn Care

Alberta Health Services - North Zone


Description
Cares for healthy newborn babies.

Provides care to newborn babies, which includes:

  • feedings
  • checking how much urine and stool your baby passes
  • body temperature checks
  • blood sugar checks
  • newborn metabolic screening
  • hearing screening
  • teaching parents about care of baby including bathing, feeding, diapering, signs of illness, etc.
  • monitoring and screening for signs of illness including jaundice, low blood sugar, and breathing problems

Key Provider: doctors, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), midwives, pediatricians, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
Yes, Healthy newborn baby.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Your family doctor, obstetrician, or pediatrician will admit your baby to the unit.
Referral Process: N/A


Waiting Period: No,
Telephone
825-412-4120
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: Yes,

If circumcision is requested by parents, fees apply.




Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes - Elevators, designated disabled parking, and washrooms.
Other disabled access: N/A -
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Agency Information
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Last Verified On
June 12, 2024
Address
11205 110 Street
Grande Prairie, AB, T8V 4B1

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


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Hours of Operation
24/7