Maskwacis Health Services

02/20/2026

Next Wednesday, Pat Buffalo will talk about forgiveness and energy, and how we can move from feeling stuck.

02/20/2026

🚨 Service Update – Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre 🚨

Please be advised that surgical and high-risk obstetrical services at Wetaskiwin Hospital and Care Centre will be temporarily paused due to a lack of surgical assistant support on the following dates:

• February 21 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• February 22 – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• February 25 – 5:00 PM to February 26 – 8:00 AM
• February 28 – 8:00 AM to March 2 – 8:00 AM

Obstetrical patients will continue to be triaged on Unit 45 as usual.
High-risk obstetrical patients will be diverted via RAAPID.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work through this temporary service adjustment. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the hospital directly.

Thank you.

02/19/2026

The Orthotic Doctor will be on-site at Maskwacis Health Services on February 20th.

If you’re experiencing:
• Foot pain
• Knee, hip, or back discomfort
• Issues with walking or standing
• Need custom orthotics or adjustments

This is a great opportunity to get assessed and supported ✅

📅 Date: February 20
📍 Location: Maskwacis Health Services
📞 To book an appointment: Contact the clinic directly or visit in person
Phone: 780-585-2266
Please share to help spread the word within the community 💙

02/19/2026

Program is TODAY and STARTS NOW!! @ Health promotion trailers

👶🥣 Baby Food Making Class 🥣👶

Calling all parents and caregivers! Join us for our Baby Food Making Class and learn how to prepare simple, healthy, and affordable homemade baby food for your little ones 💛

📍 Location: Health Promotion Trailer
📅 Date: February 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🍎 Snacks will be provided!

This is a great opportunity to build confidence in feeding your baby nutritious foods while connecting with other parents in the community 🤱✨

📞 For details and additional dates, please contact Tanya Mackinaw at 780-585-2266.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

02/18/2026

👶🥣 Baby Food Making Class 🥣👶

Calling all parents and caregivers! Join us for our Baby Food Making Class and learn how to prepare simple, healthy, and affordable homemade baby food for your little ones 💛

📍 Location: Health Promotion Trailer
📅 Date: February 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🍎 Snacks will be provided!

This is a great opportunity to build confidence in feeding your baby nutritious foods while connecting with other parents in the community 🤱✨

📞 For details and additional dates, please contact Tanya Mackinaw at 780-585-2266.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

02/17/2026

🚨 Service Update – Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Centre 🚨

Please be advised that due to a lack of surgical assistant support, there will be a temporary pause of surgical and high-risk obstetrical services at Wetaskiwin Hospital & Care Centre during the following times:

• February 18 at 5:00 PM – February 19 at 8:00 AM
• February 19 at 5:00 PM – February 20 at 8:00 AM
• February 25 at 5:00 PM – February 26 at 8:00 AM
• February 28 at 8:00 AM – March 2 at 8:00 AM

🔹 Obstetrical patients will continue to be triaged on Unit 45 as usual.
🔹 High-risk patients will be diverted through RAAPID.

We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the hospital directly.

Thank you.

02/13/2026

🎙️ MHS Podcast — Episode 1 is live! 🔴
For our very first episode, we’re talking heart health and the Wear Red campaign with special guest MHS employee Phyllis Rattlesnake.

Give it a listen, share it, and join the movement — because heart health matters.

💡 Have podcast ideas? Want to come on and talk about anything health-related?
Email: q.crane@mymhs.ca

02/12/2026

🩺 STI Testing Awareness – February 1–13, 2026

Knowing your status is part of taking care of your health.

From February 1–13, 2026, come into Maskwacis Health Services (MHS) for STI testing and you’ll be entered into a draw for a chance to win one of several prizes.

🎁 Prizes include:
• 1 couples photoshoot at Jaspers Studio
• 2 date night out packages
• 3 date night in packages

📅 Draw winners will be contacted on February 13, 2026

✔️ Confidential
✔️ Judgment-free
✔️ Open to the community

📞 Questions? Call or text Sweetgrass at 780-335-7877

Taking care of your sexual health is part of overall wellness.

02/12/2026

🚨 Notice: Walk-In Clinic Cancelled 🚨

Please be advised that the Walk-In Clinic from 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM today has been cancelled.

If you had an appointment scheduled during this time, we kindly ask that you contact us to reschedule at your earliest convenience.

Phone: 780-585-2266

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. 💙