Health & Wellness
The Town of McLennan is the regional center for health services offering dental, public health, ambulance, medical clinic, hospital and more.
Alberta Health Link
1-866-408-5465
Hospital
Sacred Heart Community Health Centre (Hospital)
300 – 3rd Avenue N.W.
Phone: 780-324-3730
The McLennan Sacred Heart Community Health Centre opened in 1988 and serves residents from region including Donnelly, Falher, Girouxville and the MD of Smoky.
The Sacred Heart Community Health Centre is an acute care facility offering 24-hour Emergency Care, French and Aboriginal liaison workers, an Intensive Care Unit, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Pediatrics.
Ambulance Service
401B – 3rd Avenue N.W.
Emergency Medical Services is provided to the town by Smoky River Ambulance Services and can be activated through 911.
Dental
Satellite Dental Clinic
300 – 3rd Avenue N.W.
Phone: 780-324-3806
The Satellite Dental Clinic is in the Sacred Heart Community Health Centre. It offers residents all basic dental services including prosthetics. The services are provided by senior dental students under the supervision of a qualified dentist.
Medical Clinic
McLennan Associate Medical Clinic
215 – Centre Street
Phone: 780-324-3054
The clinic provides our residents and residents of the surrounding communities with general/family physicians.
Continuing & Home Care
The North Zone Continuing Care Access (CCA) supports Albertans, health care providers and organizations to access continuing care services in Northern Alberta including:
- Home Care
- Rehabilitation Services such as Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
- Alberta Aids to Daily Living (equipment/products)
- Access to a Designated Supportive Living, Long Term Care and Respite
- Adult Day Programs
- Palliative and End of Life Care
- Self-Managed Care
- Navigating the health care system
- Accessing services in other areas of the province
CCA has a toll free number staffed by Registered Nurses who will discuss your health care needs, complete an assessment and send a referral to the most appropriate AHS health care provider or service. The Registered Nurse may also provide callers with resources and supports available in their community.
Toll Free Number: 1-855-371-4122 A toll-free phone number for anyone with questions or referrals for continuing care services available through Alberta Health Services in the North Zone.
Alberta Health Services – Home Care
Provides medical support for people so they can live in their own homes.
Home care helps people who live at home and need support such as:
- care after surgery
- long-term care
- palliative care
- respite services
A case manager who is usually a nurse will meet with the clients and help decide what services will best support them.
For more information please check out Alberta Health Services website at: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/service.aspx?id=7553
Or call their Toll Free Number at 1-855-371-4122
Alberta Health Services – Dementia Advise and Help
If you or someone you love is living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, a new service is available to answer your questions and provide advice. Call Health Link 24/7 by dialing 811.
Skin Care
McLennan Laser & Skin Care Centre
215 – Centre Street
Phone: 780-837-0755
The McLennan Laser & Skin Care Centre offers a variety of products and procedures. Specialized services currently include the following: laser hair removal, photofacials, microdermabrasion, skin tightening, laser pain management, acne treatment, tattoo removal, laser cellulite, brown spots/spider veins, skin tags/moles. (Botox/Fillers-Teosyal can be done by Dr. de Wet). Various Auricular Treatments are available to help with the following: stop smoking, appetite control, anxiety, chronic fatigue, excessive sweating, stress relief and more.
Public Health
Public Health & Homecare300 – 3rd Avenue N.W.
Phone: 780-324-3750
Public Health Clinic, Homecare and Meals on Wheels.
AHS Flu Immunization
To find out when and where you can get your annual influenza immunization shot, check out the link below.
http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/influenza