June 24, 2024
LACOMBE - Renovations are well underway at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre to improve accessibility in the lobby, at the admitting desk and in three washrooms.
Work includes replacing a worn and uneven tile floor, lowering admitting desks to improve access and sightlines for wheelchair users, and adapting three washrooms to meet mobility needs.
“We’ve heard from patients and families that this is something they’d like to see, and we know small things can do a lot to improve access for people with mobility challenges,” says site manager Connie Sage. “We’re excited about the changes that are coming.”
Roughly 85 per cent of the $675,000 project is being funded by the Lacombe Health Trust, with the rest funded through the province’s Infrastructure Maintenance Program.
“We are very proud of the investment we’ve made to create a more accessible and inclusive environment for everyone at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre,” says Jim Dixon Jr., Board Chair at the Lacombe Health Trust.
“We believe this project will make a significant difference in the experience of patients, families and staff, and we’re grateful to the community for their ongoing support which makes this work possible.”
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
