Foothills Hospital Calgary (Foothills Medical Centre) – Complete 2025 Guide

Foothills Medical Centre (FMC)—commonly known as Foothills Hospital—is Calgary’s largest and most advanced medical and teaching facility.
Located at 1403 29 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 2T9, the hospital is operated by Alberta Health Services (AHS)and serves as the primary trauma, neurology, and critical-care centre for Southern Alberta.

This Calgary Health Review guide summarizes essential information for patients and visitors—plus introduces trusted community family-doctor options for ongoing care, including Dr Helen Dion at Pinnacle Medical Centres – Trinity Hills.

Quick Facts – Foothills Medical Centre (FMC)

• Official name: Foothills Medical Centre

• Address: 1403 29 Street NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T9

• Operator: Alberta Health Services (AHS)

• Phone: (403) 944-1110

• Emergency Department: Open 24 hours

• Affiliation: Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary

• Website: Foothills Medical Centre (AHS)

Departments & Services

Foothills Hospital provides comprehensive tertiary and acute-care services, including:

• Emergency and trauma medicine

• Cardiology and cardiovascular surgery

• Neurology and neurosurgery

• Oncology and hematology (Tom Baker Cancer Centre)

• Obstetrics and maternal care

• Intensive care and surgery units

• Radiology and diagnostic imaging

• Teaching and clinical research programs

It is also home to the Cumming School of Medicine and several specialty outpatient clinics supporting chronic-disease and rehabilitation programs.

How to Reach Foothills Hospital

By Car:
Take 16 Avenue NW (Trans-Canada Highway) to 29 Street NW. Parking structures and surface lots are available on-site.

By Transit:
Routes 9, 20, and 90 connect directly from the University of Calgary and Brentwood LRT stations.

Parking Information:
Visitor parking is available in the main parkade (Lot 6) and surface lots near the South Tower entrance.

Emergency & Walk-In Care

Foothills Hospital’s Emergency Department is one of Alberta’s busiest, handling major trauma and acute medical conditions 24/7.

For non-emergency medical needs, patients can consider nearby walk-in or community clinics such as:

• Walk In Clinic Calgary – real-time updates on open clinics citywide

• Pinnacle Medical Centres – Trinity Hills – same-day family-practice visits with Dr Helen Dion

• Northland Family Clinic – primary care and referrals near the University of Calgary

These options help reduce emergency wait times and ensure continuity of care for minor or chronic concerns.

Community Follow-Up & Family Doctors

After a hospital discharge or ER visit, patients are encouraged to register with a community family doctor for follow-up and preventive care.
One of the nearest community-based options is:

Dr Helen Dion – Pinnacle Medical Centres Trinity Hills
909 Na’a Drive SW, Calgary AB T3H 4E7
☎ (587) 864-6149

Dr Dion provides:

• Family medicine and chronic-care management

• Pap tests and women’s health follow-up

• Preventive health exams

• Mental health and wellness counselling

• Specialist referrals when needed

Her practice helps patients transition smoothly from hospital-based treatment to community care.

Foothills Hospital Directory & Contact Information

For additional departments or the full directory, visit AHS Foothills Medical Centre Directory.

Photos & Maps

Foothills Medical Centre occupies a large campus on 29 Street NW near the University of Calgary and Alberta Children’s Hospital.
The Main Building, South Tower, McCaig Tower, and Special Services Building house clinical and teaching departments.
Public parking and patient drop-off areas are well marked.

Summary

Foothills Medical Centre (FMC) is Alberta’s flagship tertiary hospital, providing advanced, research-based healthcare and emergency services to millions of residents.
For continued care after discharge—or to manage preventive health needs—Dr Helen Dion at Pinnacle Medical Centres – Trinity Hills offers compassionate, ongoing family-medicine support.