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Southern Alberta Child and Youth Health Network (SACYHN)

The Alberta Children's Hospital plays a major role in the Southern Alberta Child and Youth Health Network, also referred to as the Network. In its simplest terms, this Network involves individuals and groups working together toward a common goal - to improve the health of our children and youth while offering them health services closer to home. The Network is connecting communities throughout Southern Alberta to help raise children. It takes an entire community to help a child thrive and grow. In essence, it takes a village to raise a child.
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Family Liaison Council

We are a parent advisory committee representing families who use the child health program at the Alberta Children's Hospital and throughout Southern Alberta. We support, promote and advance high quality, family-centred care.
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Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta

Ronald McDonald House® Southern Alberta provides a home away from home and support for sick children and their families in a compassionate and comfortable, home-like atmosphere.

The House can accommodate up to 23 families, each with their own suite and private bath, while sharing kitchen facilities and common areas. The House also has a library, media rooms, teen room, laundry facilities and large indoor and outdoor play areas.

The House is located across the street from the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Families must live outside a 45 km radius of the hospital and require a referral in order to meet admission requirements. Families pay a nominal fee of $12 per night. Calgary families who are using the Alberta Children’s Hospital are able to use the House for day and program use.

A referral to stay at the House can be obtained from:

• the Alberta Children’s Hospital Family and Community Resource Centre or on weekends from the Admitting desk; or
• A social worker or medical services personnel from any other hospital in Calgary.

Return visits do not require a referral; families can call the House directly to make arrangements. Please note that a referral does not guarantee admission.

Rooms are allocated on a priority system based on the child’s medical condition.

Contact info:

Phone: (403) 240-3000
Website: www.rmhsouthernalberta.org