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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)
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
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.