Margery e. Yuill Cancer Centre

Medicine Hat, AB · Cancer Centre: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Emergency Department (same address): Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

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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

Parking & Transit

Paid parking is available at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. Pay stations are located indoors — enter your license plate and pay by cash or credit card without needing to return to your vehicle to display a permit. A dedicated emergency parking lot is also available at 666 5 Street SW. The Parking Office is on the main floor, Room 104, open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–4:00 PM. Wheelchair-accessible parking stalls are available. Rates are set by Alberta Health Services and are subject to change.

Medicine Hat Transit operates seven days a week and serves the hospital area at 666 5 Street SW in central Medicine Hat. Check the City of Medicine Hat Transit website for current route numbers, schedules, and stop locations near the hospital.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre have its own emergency department?
No. The Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre is an outpatient cancer clinic and does not have its own emergency department. If you are experiencing a cancer-related emergency, proceed to the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Emergency Department, which is located at the same address (666 5 Street SW) and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Do I need a referral to be seen at the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre?
Yes, a professional physician referral is required to access services at the cancer centre. Contact your family doctor or specialist to obtain a referral before attending. Walk-in access is not available for outpatient cancer clinic services.
What is the Lymphoma Diagnosis Program offered at this centre?
The Lymphoma Diagnosis Program is a specialized pathway for patients who present with symptoms highly suggestive of lymphoma. It expedites care from initial suspicion through diagnostic work-up, staging, definitive diagnosis, and oncologist consultation — helping to improve outcomes and standardize care across Alberta.
Can patients from rural southeastern Alberta access care at this centre?
Yes. The Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre is specifically designed to serve patients in or near their home communities across southeastern Alberta, reducing the need to travel to larger urban centres for cancer care. A physician referral is still required to access services.
Are virtual or telehealth appointments available at the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre?
No. At this time, all visits at the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre are in-person. There are no telehealth or virtual appointment options offered through the centre. However, a cancer triage telephone information line is available at (403) 529-8817 for questions and guidance.
What types of specialists are available at the Margery E. Yuill Cancer Centre?
The centre's care team may include oncologists, hematologists, internal medicine specialists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, psychologists, and social workers — providing comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer care for patients in the Medicine Hat region.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

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

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