Health Care

Under the Canada Health Act, all Albertans are guaranteed access to medically necessary health care.

All Alberta residents must pay a fee to the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan to access healthcare services. The basic rate for coverage is $44 per month for individuals, or $88 per month for families. For qualified applicants, premiums are reduced or waived according to their income.

An Alberta Health Care card gives you access to the public health care system including medical checkups and hospital visits. Private clinics exist, but are permitted to perform only elective services not included as part of the primary care available through our health care system.

Acadia Foundation – Seniors Living
A 33-unit senior's lodge with a staff of 17 is also located in Oyen. The lodge provides individual bedroom/baths with communal eating and living areas. There are also 8 self contained units.

Oyen Senior’s Lodge
310 – 2nd Street West
Oyen AB T0J 2J0
Phone:  (403) 664-3661
Fax:  (403) 664-2964

Hanna Lodge
17 501 – 5 Street West
Hanna AB  T0J 1P0
Phone: (403) 854-3288
Fax: (403) 854-2871

The David Thompson Health Region is one of nine health regions in the province and serves Special Areas No. 2 - West. Available services include emergency care, acute care, continuing care, community health services and a senior citizen’s lodge. For emergencies call 911.

The Palliser Health Region is one of nine health regions in the province and serves the Special Areas No. 3 and Special Areas No. 2 East. Available services include emergency care, acute care, continuing care, community health services.  For emergencies call 911.

• Health professionals
• Physicians
• Dentist
• Optometrist
• Chiropractor
• Physiotherapist
• Early prevention dental services
• Outpatient/inpatient respiratory services
• Speech therapist/audiologist
• Recreation therapist
• Mental health worker
• Home care

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For more information:

• Alberta Health Care Insurance - Alberta’s Health and Wellness' page with information on Alberta’s health care system including the forms needed to get signed up.
• Alberta Health and Wellness - The Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) is a publicly administered and funded health care system that guarantees Albertans receive universal access to medically necessary hospital and medical services. AHCIP forms, information on premium and drug assistance, answers to common questions and more are available.
• David Thompson Health Region - Is the third largest health region by population, the DTHR serves nearly 300,000 residents, covers 60 thousand sq. km of territory and employs over 8,000 staff. There are over 350 practicing physicians in the region.
• Palliser Health Region - A valuable resource, with comprehensive information about all of the health services available in Special Areas 2 and the Palliser region.
• Health Canada - The Health Canada site focuses on providing immigrants with information about health care coverage. It also contains good links to other helpful information on employment, health promotion, and more.

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