What does CDHG mean in HOSPITALS

Yes, the Calgary District Hospital Group offers a range of specialized services to meet the needs of our patients. Our health care teams are committed to providing quality, comprehensive and compassionate patient care in a variety of specialties, including internal medicine, orthopedics, geriatrics, cardiology and neurology. We also provide specialized mental health treatment for anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders.

The Calgary District Hospital Group includes four hospitals in north-central Alberta - Foothills Medical Centre, Peter Lougheed Centre, Rockyview General Hospital and South Health Campus. In addition to these four core hospitals there are also several clinics and community-based services within our network that provide additional health care options for our patients.

Depending on your condition or illness, you may be required to make an appointment with a specialist in order to receive treatment or follow up care. At the Calgary District Hospital Group we also offer walk-in clinics and have specialists who can assist with specialty areas such as internal medicine, cardiology and neurology. For more information about available appointments please contact your primary care provider or visit us online at www.cdhg.ca

Depending on your type of insurance coverage or financial situation, you may qualify for free or reduced cost clinical services from our hospitals or clinics. Please contact your insurance provider for more details about what is covered under your plan or check out our website at www.cdhg.ca for more information about fees and payment options available through our hospitals and clinics.

Yes, many of the hospitals within our network are able to accept international medical insurance plans in order to cover some costs associated with receiving healthcare services from us. Please contact us directly for more details about accepted insurance plans.

Yes, all four of our hospitals have emergency departments which are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week for urgent medical situations that require immediate attention. Our team is dedicated to providing quality emergent medical care with expediency and compassion.

Yes definitely! You can find real-time wait times at each hospital in our network by visiting www.cdhgwaitmagnet.com which provides up to date information on current wait times in various clinical areas such as emergency departments and surgeries departments.

Absolutely! At each hospital within our network we have Patient Navigators who can help you understand how healthcare works in Alberta as well as answer any questions you may have about finding specific treatments or accessing resources within Canadian provinces such as Alberta.

It depends on what type of service you're looking for. If you require surgery then typically yes - you'll need a referral from your family doctor before booking an appointment with one of our surgical teams but if it's general checkups or physical therapy then no you don't necessarily need a referral beforehand.