Patient and Family Resource Centre

Alberta Health Services - Cancer Care Alberta

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Description
Cancer library, information and referral services are provided for patients, families, and friends. Also new patient orientation services - both virtual and in-person.

Provides a large collection of books, AHS resources, credible websites, and various pamphlets covering topics including:

  • cancer types and therapies
  • coping with cancer
  • bereavement
  • nutrition
  • exercise
  • inspirational and motivational stories

Specially trained volunteers staff the PFRC make every effort to answer requests for information from our resources or refer to those individuals or agencies who may be able to help. Students may be given specific time or resource number limits on loans. Lending period is typically 3 weeks.


Key Provider: volunteers
Eligibility
Yes, Primarily serves cancer patients and family members, but will lend to others.
Application Process
Service Access: Walk-in / Drop In Service
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: N/A,
Telephone
780-432-8456
Fax
780-432-8448
Email
ACB.infocntr@ahs.ca
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps and washrooms
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 14, 2025
Address
11560 University Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z2

This facility provides a range of healthcare services for people with cancer. There's no emergency department at this location.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM