Phone:

(403) 823-3345

Address:

140 Riverside Dr E, Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y4

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Dementia Advice Through Health Link

Dementia Advice is available Alberta Wide through 811 Health Link, this telephone service, provides free specialized dementia advice, is available through Health Link by dialing 811 and selecting the option to speak with a dementia specialist.
Dementia Advice provides support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, including tele-triage, health advice, and available resources. A Health Link nurse assesses clients needs and provides advice for immediate concerns. When needed, clients are referred to a specialized dementia nurse for additional advice.
Specific services include:
– Short term psychosocial support
– Dementia related education
– Facilitates linkages to community resources
– Referrals to services such as Alzheimer Society and Home Care
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 8:15 pm
Please note this service is closed on Statutory Holidays.
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Walk-In Clinic – Frequently Asked Questions

Our Walk-In is open Monday – Friday (Excluding Holidays), from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm, or until capacity is reached.
For all Emergencies such as, but not limited to: suspected broken bones, severe blood pressure elevations, shortness of breath or chest pain; please attend the Emergency Department at the Hospital.
If you are requiring immediate medical attention or unable to transport yourself safely to your nearest Health Centre dial 911.
If you need Medical Advice please dial 811 (Healthlink).
The Walk-In clinic is for non-emergency visits only.
The clinic is run in a first come, first served schedule.
Due to the time constraints of the Walk-In clinic schedule, patients are allocated one concern each. If you require a longer visit for multiple concerns please book an appointment to see your Primary Provider.
The following CANNOT be completed by the physician covering the Walk-In clinic and you must book an appointment with your Primary Provider for any of the following:
– Forms
– Triplicates/ controlled prescriptions ex. narcotics and benzodiazepines.
– Drivers Medicals
– Referrals
Please be aware, that there may be urgent situations where the Walk-In schedule may need to be altered or the Walk-In clinic is closed. We make every effort to ensure our patients get the best care and the Walk-In schedule is only altered if absolutely necessary.
Your patience and understanding is appreciated.
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June Community Seniors Initiative Lunch & Learn

Drumheller Legion Branch #22 invites all seniors and their caregivers to attend their June Community Seniors Initiative
Lunch & Learn – Alberta Utilities: Know Your Options
Thursday June 25, 2026 @ 12:30pm
Lunch and Learns are open to all seniors as well as caregivers in the community, free lunch will be provided.
For more information please call 403-823-5611
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Celebrate Seniors Week with a Free Movie Matinee!

🎬✨ Celebrate Seniors Week with a Free Movie Matinee! ✨🎬
Join us on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 for a special FREE Seniors Movie event in celebration of Seniors Week!
🍿 Feature Film: Silver Screamers
🚪 Doors Open: 1:00 PM
🎥 Movie Starts: 1:30 PM
Come enjoy an afternoon of laughter, entertainment, and community. Bring your friends and settle in for a fun movie experience made just for seniors!
We look forward to celebrating with you! 💛
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Do you have a patient support representative at the clinic?

This completed form gives a trusted family member or friend(s) the ability to support you and communicate with medical staff. You can designate one person or multiple people.

There are 4 levels of authorization that you can choose from:

  • All my rights under the Health Information Act (appointments/ results/ forms), OR
  • My right to access all records containing my health information, OR
  • Other ─ Example: Book or cancel an appointment, OR
  • The rights that are conferred on me under the Health Information Act regarding the following question: Example: Receive lab results

You can also choose the duration of the authorization:

  • The present authorization will be in effect indefinitely.
  • The present authorization will be in effect until _______________________, 20______.

All patients should have a patient support representative at the clinic; the following demographic groups are exceptionally important:

  • Young adults, once a child is 18, the parent can no longer speak on their behalf.
  • Aged adults, if family or caregivers are attending appointments with them.
  • Young patients that are brought to appointments by caregivers or family members.
  • Youth of co-parenting families.

This form is available at our reception desk, and staff is available to assist you in completing the form.

This form is clinic specific and will not provide a patient support representative at the Drumheller Health Centre.

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