July 7, 2021
CLARESHOLM — More than $1.6 million will be spent on upgrades to the ambulance garage at the Claresholm General Hospital thanks to the Alberta government’s Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program.
The ambulance garage addition will accommodate current and future ambulance requirements and help in the delivery of care in the area. Work on the garage expansion is expected to begin in the coming months and more detailed timelines will be shared once the project is underway.
“No matter where you live in the province, it’s important that your healthcare needs can be met as close to home as possible,” says Tyler Shandro, Minister of Health. “This project helps make that a reality, and is part of our commitment to manage and improve health infrastructure and services across Alberta.”
The government’s $50-million commitment to the Rural Health Facilities Revitalization Program supports AHS to complete infrastructure projects over the next three years at rural sites, such as the Claresholm General Hospital.
“We are pleased to have these funds going into the healthcare system,” says Roger Reid, MLA for Livingston-Macleod. “Investments like this one in rural Alberta are an important part in ensuring Albertans have access to healthcare facilities that are safe and secure; places that provide high-quality care when they or their loved ones are sick or injured.”
A further $900,000 of government Infrastructure Maintenance Program (IMP) funding has recently supported other upgrades at the local hospital, including replacement of a roof and elevator.
“Projects like these help maintain our facilities and ensure our patients receive quality care in the best environments,” says AHS President and CEO Dr. Verna Yiu. “So it is vital we keep our healthcare infrastructure current and up to date.”
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. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
