About Us
"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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Do you offer home delivery?That's a great idea, but we do not at this time.
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You charge a fee, aren't you government funded?"Unfortunely, we are not funded by the Health Ministry through Alberta Health Services nor do we receive funding from any other Ministry or government source. Earlier in 2019, our FCSS eligibility was also reviewed and it was decided at the provincial level that lending intiatives do not qualify to receive financial assistance for operating costs like rent. Currently, there are no direct funding streams available to us. We rely on our service fee revenue, corporate and individual donations, fundraisers and grants as they become avaiable in order to manage the equipment, facility and program.
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What if the equipment breaks while I'm lending it but it's not my fault?We thoroughly check each piece of equipment before we lend it out, and we make every effort to only lend out high quality and safe equipment. However, if something breaks or malfunctions, please contact us as soon as possible so we can replace the equipment for you. We handle equipment repair/replacement costs on a case-by-case basis.
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What if I forget to bring back my equipment by the deadline?We will call and remind you of your equipment's due date in advance, and if you are late we will follow up with you. As long as you check your phone daily, we will help you remember. Extra fees may apply.
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Can I lend the equipment to anyone else while I am borrowing it?We recommend and insist in only using the equipment for its intended use by its intended recipient as per our lending contract. The person signing the equipment out is taking responsibility for it and its use.
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.
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
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.
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Your contributions aid in providing services, supplies, and support to community members in need.
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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.
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