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By Qiam Noori \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Health Services (AHS) has expanded dialysis services at the Wetaskiwin Hospital. According to an AHS press release, the satellite hemodialysis unit was previously open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. six days a week. Now, with the expansion, it is open seven days a week. AHS said the added extra hours now provide space for 12 more patients, accommodating all patients who were on the wait list since Feb. 1. “I’m very pleased more patients from the Wetaskiwin area will be able to access to critical kidney care within their community seven days a week,” said Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Health. “Thanks to Alberta Health Services and all the staff involved for expanding the hours of the dialysis clinic and being so… <\/p>\n

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By Qiam Noori \u00a0Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta Health Services (AHS) has expanded dialysis services at the Wetaskiwin Hospital. According to an AHS press release, the satellite hemodialysis unit was previously open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. six days a week. Now, with the expansion, it is open seven days a week. AHS said the added extra hours now provide space for 12 more patients, accommodating all patients who were on the wait list since Feb. 1. “I’m very pleased more patients from the Wetaskiwin area will be able to access to critical kidney care within their community seven days a week,” said Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Health. “Thanks to Alberta Health Services and all the staff involved for expanding the hours of the dialysis clinic and being so... <\/p>\n

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