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LACOMBE - Renovations are well underway at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre to improve accessibility in the lobby, at the admitting desk and in three washrooms.

Work includes replacing a worn and uneven tile floor, lowering admitting desks to improve access and sightlines for wheelchair users, and adapting three washrooms to meet mobility needs.

¡°We¡¯ve heard from patients and families that this is something they¡¯d like to see, and we know small things can do a lot to improve access for people with mobility challenges,¡± says site manager Connie Sage. ¡°We¡¯re excited about the changes that are coming.¡±

Roughly 85 per cent of the $675,000 project is being funded by the Lacombe Health Trust, with the rest funded through the province¡¯s Infrastructure Maintenance Program. 

¡°We are very proud of the investment we¡¯ve made to create a more accessible and inclusive environment for everyone at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre,¡± says Jim Dixon Jr., Board Chair at the Lacombe Health Trust. 

¡°We believe this project will make a significant difference in the experience of patients, families and staff, and we¡¯re grateful to the community for their ongoing support which makes this work possible.¡± 

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