Red Deer hospital launches veteran recognition program
The efforts of a local veteran have resulted in the launch of a new Alberta Health Services (AHS) program that will see veterans receiving care at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre have their service recognized.
AHS officials say the Veteran Recognition Program enables current and past members of all service branches to identify that service during their admission process.
For those wishing to be recognized through the program, a poppy magnet is placed on their in-room whiteboard for the duration of their hospital stay.
It’s an idea that came from retired Capt. Allan Gooding of Red Deer during his hospital stay from April 17 – May 1 of this year.