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The service includes in-depth nutrition counselling and lifestyle coaching in the areas of physical activity, sedentary time and sleep hygiene.
Available to children ages 2-4 years with a Body Mass Index (BMI) above the 97th percentile and children ages 5-17 years with a BMI above the 85th percentile.
Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
Wheel chair access available. Main entrance
Washrooms and elevators
Monday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.Tuesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.Wednesday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.Friday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
88 Valleyview Drive Medicine Hat Alberta T1A 8N6
403-529-8969
1-866-795-9079
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Public transportation available
Community Handi-Bus available
Hours of operation vary by program. Call for information.
Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) services provided vary slightly from Zone to Zone. Some of the below services may be available via on-line or telehealth at some locations. Services may include information, education, techniques, and support to help improve your health and quality of life with a chronic condition. The program is based on a model that includes:
Health Education:
Self-Management:
Better Choices, Better Health - Learn self-management skills for the physical and emotional challenges of living with long-term health conditions. Better Choices Better Health
Better Choices, Better Health® - Online - This online workshop is available to Albertans interested in gaining confidence and building skills to manage their chronic conditions and develop healthier lifestyles. Family members and support people are welcome to join.
Exercise Programs:
Supervised Exercise - Learn how to self-monitor and stay safe while exercising. Improve your cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility with our 12 week program.
Specialty Care / Clinics:
For more information please visit the Alberta Healthy Living website.
This clinic provides medical, psychological, and surgical interventions for weight management and improving health. Support is provided to individuals with obesity who require complex medical management and / or surgical intervention.
The initial clinic assessment determines the patient's specific barriers to managing their weight. The next steps involve developing an individualized care plan with the patient which may include:
Clinic staff also assess whether bariatric surgery is an option for clinic patients. Not everyone participating in the clinic is an appropriate candidate for bariatric surgery; other treatment options may be determined to be more appropriate and successful long term. Please note, it takes several appointments and considerable time to determine eligibility for bariatric surgery.
Prior to referral or while waiting for an appointment, patients can self refer to attend group sessions for weight management and improving health with the Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) Weight Management Series.
For patients who have had previous bariatric surgery outside of the Medicine Hat Bariatric Specialty Clinic, please visit:
Adults, age 18-64 with valid Alberta Health Care Card and:
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Provides support for people of all ages with type 1 or type 3 diabetes who want to start using an insulin pump. An insulin pump is a device a person wears instead of giving daily insulin injections. It is portable and can be programmed. It’s about the size of a pager and delivers fast-acting insulin through a small tube that is put under the skin. The site has to be changed every 2 to 3 days.
For more information, please visit: Diabetes Insulin Pump Therapy | Alberta Health Services
The referral process is different for each clinic. Please contact the clinic for information on their referral process.
Albertans with type 1 and type 3c diabetes.
Waiting times vary by clinic.
Service fees vary.
Albertans who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for funding through the Government of Alberta’s Insulin Pump Therapy Program and will need to be assessed at a diabetes insulin pump clinic to determine if they qualify for cove
Pick-up Details:Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Pick up at main entrance by elevator.
Drop-off Days:Monday to Thursday
Before 12:00 (noon)
Beach samples accepted Monday - Wednesday
Drop samples at main entrance by elevator.
Drinking water, beaches and swimming pool water can be tested. Chemical water sampling testing is available and looks for common chemicals and trace metals found in water. Bacteria water sampling tests water samples for indicator bacteria to ensure water is safe.
For additional information,
Call for information 8:00-4:00 Mon-Fri; availability of dietitian appointments vary.
By completing a comprehensive nutrition assessment and developing a nutrition intervention in collaboration with the client using evidence based guidelines. The dietitian provides nutrition counselling to help clients make diet, behavioural and lifestyle changes to manage a medical condition and / or improve their health. Nutrition counselling may occur on an individual basis or in a group session. Nutrition information and resources can be found on Alberta health Services’ Healthy Eating StartsAdditional Services:
Visit the PEAS (Pediatric Eating and Swallowing) website to find relevant information for families and care providers of children with an eating, feeding and swallowing disorder.
In the Outpatient Dietitian Counselling program, families work one-on-one with a registered dietitian (dietitian) trained in Pediatric Weight Management. The dietitian will help the family work on healthy eating and active living habits and set realistic goals that focus on creating a healthy lifestyle. Areas of focus include nutrition, physical activity, sedentary time and sleep.
The dietitian and the family’s healthcare provider work together to ensure the family is supported in achieving their health goals. They can also assist in connecting the family with other supports as needed, such as physical activity, mental health, and community services.
The program’s aim is to help families achieve a lifestyle that promotes healthy growth and development in their children.
For more information visit the Outpatient Dietitian Counselling website.
The pediatric diabetes clinic is managed by the Alberta Healthy Living Program and is supported by Alberta Children's Hospital pediatric endocrinologists. Pediatric endocrinologists provide outpatient, episodic care on site to children living with diabetes.