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Spaces designed around patients and families
At South Health Campus, donor support helped open a specialized Pediatric Emergency Pod in 2019. The pod currently sees approximately 12,000 children each year, which makes up 56 per cent of the pediatric patients seen outside of the Alberta Children’s Hospital. With nine dedicated beds staffed by pediatricians and pediatric nurses, the pod offers customized care to young patients and their families in a space tailored to their unique needs—separate from the hectic adult emergency room environment. For families facing frightening moments, this dedicated space helps make the experience less intimidating and more compassionate.
At Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, the renovation of the Elbow River Healing Lodge created a culturally grounded space for care. Serving approximately 1,700 Indigenous patients, the Lodge is Calgary’s only Indigenous-focused primary care clinic. The redesigned space incorporates culturally conscious care and access to ancestral wellness practices—an important step toward reconciliation and toward a healthcare system where Indigenous patients feel seen, respected, and supported. Donors also made the expansion and co-location of the Maternity Triage and Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic at South Health Campus possible. Designed to improve timely access to care and reduce unnecessary emergency visits, the new space prioritizes privacy and sensitivity. Families experiencing pregnancy loss are no longer in contact with pregnant or postpartum patients. Approximately 15,400 women access the clinic annually, and thanks to donor investment, they do so in a safer, more dignified and supportive environment.
Elbow River Healing Lodge at Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre
Grand opening of the Maternity Triage and Early Pregnancy Assessment Clinic
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