Enhancing the lives of patients and their families is at the core of everything the Alberta Cancer Foundation does. With the help of donors, the Foundation has been able to build the following enhancements into existing Alberta Health Services infrastructure to ease the cancer journey for patients across the province.
Enhanced waiting room spaces
Enhanced waiting room spaces provide patients and their family members with comfortable seating and a calming atmosphere.
Blanket warmers
Blanket warmers offer comfort and warmth during treatment.
Comfortable chemo chairs
Reclining chairs provide comfort to patients while they receive chemotherapy treatment.
Refreshment stations
Cancer centres are equipped with stocked refreshment stations or refreshment carts for patients’ convenience.
Clear and concise wayfinding
Wayfinding initiatives play an important role in improving the overall patient experience as they allow patients to navigate a cancer centre with ease.