Margery e. Yuill Cancer Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: The Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM by referral appointment. For the best experience, confirm your appointment time in advance. For urgent cancer-related concerns outside clinic hours, the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Emergency Department is available 24/7. Early weekday mornings tend to be less congested for hospital parking and services generally.

Busier times: No specific wait-time data is available for this centre. As with most outpatient clinics, mid-week mornings (Tuesday–Thursday) may see higher patient volumes. If attending the adjacent Emergency Department for a cancer-related emergency, evenings and weekends typically see higher volumes at most hospital ERs — however, if your situation is urgent, seek care immediately regardless of the time.

About Margery e. Yuill Cancer Centre

The Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre is a specialized outpatient cancer facility located within the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital at 666 5 Street SW, serving patients across southeastern Alberta. Operating under Cancer Care Alberta, it provides systemic cancer treatment, patient navigation, supportive care, and oncology consultations close to home for residents who would otherwise travel long distances. Patients experiencing a cancer-related emergency should proceed directly to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Emergency Department, available 24/7 at the same address.

Services & Specialties

Outpatient chemotherapy and systemic anti-cancer medication treatment, Oncology consultations and follow-up care, Hematology services, Nurse practitioner and internal specialist assessments, Pain management for cancer patients, Supportive care and counselling, Patient education and navigation services, Dietitian and nutritional support, Pharmacist consultations, Psychologist and social worker support, Cancer triage telephone information line, Lymphoma Diagnosis Program (expedited workup and staging), Referrals to other cancer centres, Financial resource and community support access, Interpreter and translation services.

Amenities

• Wheelchair-accessible parking and washrooms
• Interpreter and translation services
• Patient navigation services
• 24/7 Emergency Department (Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, same building)
• Parking Office on main floor (Room 104)

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Tips Before You Go

• A physician referral is required to access the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre — contact your family doctor or specialist before attending.
• If you are experiencing a cancer-related emergency such as severe infection, fever, or uncontrolled bleeding, go directly to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Emergency Department at the same address — it is open 24/7.
• Call the cancer triage telephone information line at (403) 529-8817 if you have questions about your symptoms or are unsure whether you need urgent care.
• All appointments at the cancer centre are in-person; no telehealth or virtual options are currently offered, so plan your travel accordingly.
• Patients travelling from rural southeastern Alberta should confirm appointment times in advance and check Medicine Hat Transit or arrange transportation, as the centre's hours are weekdays only.

What to Bring

• Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., Alberta driver's licence or provincial ID)
• Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
• Physician referral documentation or referral number
• Complete list of current medications, including dosages
• Insurance information and any drug coverage cards
• List of questions or concerns to discuss with your care team
• Comfort items for potentially longer appointments (snacks, water, a book or headphones)
• A support person or caregiver if needed for appointments or treatment sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Alberta health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.