New Medical Clinic Opens in Blackfalds
We are happy to share that the Apollo Health Centre Blackfalds will be open on Monday, Sept. 7.
Anyone wishing to become a patient can pick up a registration form starting Aug. 30, 2021.
Blackfalds residents have access to many local health care providers including hospitals, public health centres, physicians, dentists, chiropractors, mental health professionals, physiotherapists, eye care professionals, and more. The following are some of the local resources available to community members:
Lacombe Hospital & Care Centre
Johnstone Crossing Community Health Centre
Primary Care Network Regional Walk-in Clinics
Blackfalds Chiropractic Centre
Blackfalds Physiotherapy Clinic
Blackfalds Professional Pharmacy
Blackfalds Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee (BhPARC)
Did You Know?
Blackfalds has a new Health Professional Attraction & Retention Committee. This group of community members works with individuals from Town Council and Administration and health service agencies.
What Does this Group Do?
Committee members will attend meetings as needed and participate in varied activities that correspond with their interests and abilities. Some of the Committee initiatives include promoting health provider opportunities in Blackfalds, hosting community tours, building relationships with community health providers and organizing appreciation activities, and providing support for their families.
Want to Help?
Many hands make light work and robust and diverse community representation on this Committee is welcome! In particular, residents who are seniors, well-connected to the local business community, newcomers to town, or who have a young family are invited to contact jbaranec@blackfalds.ca or 403.885.6246 for more information.