Chinook Regional Hospital opens larger dialysis and kidney care centre
The Lethbridge hospital's expanded kidney care unit adds overnight dialysis capability, a service model currently offered at only one other site.
Why it matters
The expanded centre gives southern Alberta dialysis patients more treatment options, including overnight care that was previously limited to one other facility.
Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge has opened an expanded dialysis and kidney care centre, giving patients access to a larger, upgraded space for treatment.
The new centre introduces overnight dialysis care, a model that is currently available at only one other location. This addition is expected to give patients more flexibility in scheduling treatment and reduce strain on daytime dialysis slots.
The expansion reflects a broader investment in kidney care services at the hospital, aimed at accommodating a growing number of patients requiring dialysis in the region.
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