Published by Alberta Health Services
A recent upgrade to the labour and delivery suites at the Taber Health Centre provides parents and their loved ones with increased comfort and peace of mind. The upgrade was a collaborative effort between the Taber and District Health Foundation, health centre staff and generous community donors.
Recent upgrades to the two suites included aesthetic changes with new cabinets creating better use of space and additional storage, updated flooring, paint, curtains, specialized lighting and technical upgrades with new TVs and Bluetooth speakers.
New equipment was added to the rooms, with blanket warming cabinets, warming lights in washrooms, a birthing pool utilized by local midwives for water births, and updated electrical to support it all.
“These rooms provide a better patient experience, and it puts patients’ minds at ease when they walk in to deliver in an upgraded environment with upgraded equipment,” says Sarah Jordan, Site Manager at Taber Health Centre. “It provides a level of comfort knowing that they have the best equipment and space to keep them and their baby safe during the labour and delivery process.”
Taber continues to see an increase in births, increasing from 140 in 2022 to 205 babies born in 2023. Facility upgrades mean more babies born safely and comfortably, close to home.
“The improvements provide efficient use of the space making staff jobs easier and the upgraded equipment ensures proper assessment and management of the mom and newborns,” adds Jordan.
The project was supported by over $100,000 in donations from the Foundation’s annual appeals.
“We’re proud to support upgrades like these at the Taber Health Centre,” says Aline Holmen, Director of Fundraising and Development for the Taber and District Health Foundation. “Fostering collaboration between our donors and health care professionals, we strive to secure resources that amplify the quality of healthcare in our community.”
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