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"At the Medical Equipment Lending Society (M.E.L Society), we provide a medical equipment rental service to promote mobility, independence, and improved quality of life. We aim to create a sense of self-worth and prevent the feeling of isolation by considering the needs of each individual in our community."

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The M.E.L. Society came about when Alberta Health Services put in place a policy that had all the medical equipment that had previously been lent out to clients through the Home Care Program no longer an active program. The Directive to Facilities was to gather all their equipment and send it to a lending program that operated as a not for profit in Red Deer Alberta and also to the Red Cross Organization in the rest of the province.

If this had happened, all people from within the West Central Alberta would have had to travel to Red Deer to obtain needed equipment. This would have created a significant hardship for many people and, as a result, it became the goal of some dedicated individuals to keep the equipment within Rocky Mountain House and West Central Alberta.

On October 6th, 2016 The Medical Equipment Lending Society of West Central Alberta (known as The M.E.L. Society) officially opened its doors to the public. It is a Society that is dependent on volunteers, grant monies, corporate sponsorship and private donations to maintain its operations and keep its doors open. The M.E.L. Society currently operates out of a bay located in the town of Rocky Mountain House.

2020 Research Project

Equipment lending service and health system analysis to advance the understanding of equipment lending initiatives, their contribution to, and role in the greater health system to promote better public health outcomes.

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Please Note: All research material is the property of The M.E.L. Society and use of said material and/or information for purposes other than education requires explicit written permission by senior management and/or a signed Information Sharing Agreement as per policy (note: the use of the Project material and/or information for financial or political gain is not included under 'educational purpose'). Additionally, you may request to see the literature review, environmental scan, and other documents related to the Project by sending an email request to edmelsociety@gmail.com. Requests for use of Project material and information for purposes other than education (ie. grant writing or business proposal development) may also be sent using the above email.

We are so thankful for how far we've come, and so excited for where we're going.

Download our strategic 5-year plan to understand our vision, and we would love to hear your feedback! UNDER REVIEW

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We are so excited to continue our growth, but we definitely can't do it alone!

2024 Supporters & Long-Term Contributors

Friends in Faith

Shelly Curtis

Western Wheels

THANK YOU

Thank you to our generous sponsors and community members that donate monetary and volunteer support to the MEL Society.

Your contributions aid in providing services, supplies, and support to community members in need.

Donations and support have been received from the following businesses and community members, as well as numerous donations through Benevity and Canadian Online Giving Foundation, individual contributions, and many memorial donations received in memory of loved ones.