Addiction and Mental Health - Mobile Addiction Services, Adolescent

Includes mobile service to youth and families, as well as consultation and training of stakeholders.

This service is not connected to the Mobile Response Team.

Addiction and Mental Health - Mobile Addiction Services, Adolescent

Includes mobile service to youth and families, as well as consultation and training of stakeholders.

This service is not connected to the Mobile Response Team.

Addiction and Mental Health - Mobile Addiction Services, Adolescent

Includes mobile service to youth and families, as well as consultation and training of stakeholders.

This service is not connected to the Mobile Response Team.

Addiction and Mental Health - Mobile Addiction Services, Adolescent

Includes mobile service to youth and families, as well as consultation and training of stakeholders.

This service is not connected to the Mobile Response Team.

Alberta Healthy Living Program

Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) services provided vary slightly from Zone to Zone. Services include information, education, techniques, and support to help improve your health and quality of life with a chronic condition. Programs are offered throughout the Zone. Please call for more information or to discuss services in your area.

The program is based on a model that includes:

Health Education:

Health Workshops - Learn how to self-manage any physical chronic conditions: help related to sleep, exercise, medication management, health services and resources, as well as stress management and nutrition contribute to our health. Create goals and action plans

Weight Management Workshops - Learn effective weight management strategies though a series of workshops and using the information line

Diabetes HOTLINE and Workshops - learn important information about diabetes and the tools, skills and strategies to help manage the condition

Heart Health - education and resources on strategies needed to self-manage heart and vascular (stroke prev) conditions

Self-Management:

Better Choices, Better Health® - Learn self-management skills for the physical and emotional challenges of living with long-term health conditions. Edmonton Zone also offers a version specifically for people living with chronic pain. An on-line version is also available. Better Choices Better Health

Diabetes Program Edmonton Zone Edmonton Diabetes Program

For more information please visit our website:Alberta Healthy Living Program

Alberta Healthy Living Program

Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) services provided vary slightly from Zone to Zone. Services include information, education, techniques, and support to help improve your health and quality of life with a chronic condition. Programs are offered throughout the Zone. Please call for more information or to discuss services in your area.

The program is based on a model that includes:

Health Education:

Health Workshops - Learn how to self-manage any physical chronic conditions: help related to sleep, exercise, medication management, health services and resources, as well as stress management and nutrition contribute to our health. Create goals and action plans

Weight Management Workshops - Learn effective weight management strategies though a series of workshops and using the information line

Diabetes HOTLINE and Workshops - learn important information about diabetes and the tools, skills and strategies to help manage the condition

Heart Health - education and resources on strategies needed to self-manage heart and vascular (stroke prev) conditions

Self-Management:

Better Choices, Better Health® - Learn self-management skills for the physical and emotional challenges of living with long-term health conditions. Edmonton Zone also offers a version specifically for people living with chronic pain. An on-line version is also available. Better Choices Better Health

Diabetes Program Edmonton Zone Edmonton Diabetes Program

For more information please visit our website:Alberta Healthy Living Program

Alberta Healthy Living Program

Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) services provided vary slightly from Zone to Zone. Services include information, education, techniques, and support to help improve your health and quality of life with a chronic condition. Programs are offered throughout the Zone. Please call for more information or to discuss services in your area.

The program is based on a model that includes:

Health Education:

Health Workshops - Learn how to self-manage any physical chronic conditions: help related to sleep, exercise, medication management, health services and resources, as well as stress management and nutrition contribute to our health. Create goals and action plans

Weight Management Workshops - Learn effective weight management strategies though a series of workshops and using the information line

Diabetes HOTLINE and Workshops - learn important information about diabetes and the tools, skills and strategies to help manage the condition

Heart Health - education and resources on strategies needed to self-manage heart and vascular (stroke prev) conditions

Self-Management:

Better Choices, Better Health® - Learn self-management skills for the physical and emotional challenges of living with long-term health conditions. Edmonton Zone also offers a version specifically for people living with chronic pain. An on-line version is also available. Better Choices Better Health

Diabetes Program Edmonton Zone Edmonton Diabetes Program

For more information please visit our website:Alberta Healthy Living Program

Alberta Healthy Living Program

Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) services provided vary slightly from Zone to Zone. Services include information, education, techniques, and support to help improve your health and quality of life with a chronic condition. Programs are offered throughout the Zone. Please call for more information or to discuss services in your area.

The program is based on a model that includes:

Health Education:

Health Workshops - Learn how to self-manage any physical chronic conditions: help related to sleep, exercise, medication management, health services and resources, as well as stress management and nutrition contribute to our health. Create goals and action plans

Weight Management Workshops - Learn effective weight management strategies though a series of workshops and using the information line

Diabetes HOTLINE and Workshops - learn important information about diabetes and the tools, skills and strategies to help manage the condition

Heart Health - education and resources on strategies needed to self-manage heart and vascular (stroke prev) conditions

Self-Management:

Better Choices, Better Health® - Learn self-management skills for the physical and emotional challenges of living with long-term health conditions. Edmonton Zone also offers a version specifically for people living with chronic pain. An on-line version is also available. Better Choices Better Health

Diabetes Program Edmonton Zone Edmonton Diabetes Program

For more information please visit our website:Alberta Healthy Living Program

Anemia Management Program

Service offers:

• treatment to improve iron levels in blood
• education for patients and healthcare providers

Anemia Management Program

Service offers:

• treatment to improve iron levels in blood
• education for patients and healthcare providers

Anemia Management Program

Service offers:

• treatment to improve iron levels in blood
• education for patients and healthcare providers

Anemia Management Program

Service offers:

• treatment to improve iron levels in blood
• education for patients and healthcare providers

Antenatal Home Monitoring Program

This service provides obstetrical nursing care for women who might otherwise be cared for in hospital.
Services include:

• regular assessments of clients in their homes
• fetal monitoring (non-stress tests) as ordered by the physician
• teaching about pregnancy, birth, health concerns, and self-monitoring
• referrals to resources as needed
• communication with the referring health care provider
• lab work in client's home

Antenatal Home Monitoring Program

This service provides obstetrical nursing care for women who might otherwise be cared for in hospital.
Services include:

• regular assessments of clients in their homes
• fetal monitoring (non-stress tests) as ordered by the physician
• teaching about pregnancy, birth, health concerns, and self-monitoring
• referrals to resources as needed
• communication with the referring health care provider
• lab work in client's home

Boosting Your Brain Health

Are you noticing changes to your thinking, attention and memory?
This 4-week program is for adults who are motivated to take action on improving brain health and maintaining an active mind.
You will learn:

• how our brains change as a result of our lifestyle and health conditions
• new ways to improve our brain health
• how to set goals for day to day life that can benefit brain health

How do I take part?

This workshop series is 2.5 hours long, once a week for 4 weeks. We offer in-person and virtual workshops.

Boosting Your Brain Health

Are you noticing changes to your thinking, attention and memory?
This 4-week program is for adults who are motivated to take action on improving brain health and maintaining an active mind.
You will learn:

• how our brains change as a result of our lifestyle and health conditions
• new ways to improve our brain health
• how to set goals for day to day life that can benefit brain health

How do I take part?

This workshop series is 2.5 hours long, once a week for 4 weeks. We offer in-person and virtual workshops.

Boosting Your Brain Health

Are you noticing changes to your thinking, attention and memory?
This 4-week program is for adults who are motivated to take action on improving brain health and maintaining an active mind.
You will learn:

• how our brains change as a result of our lifestyle and health conditions
• new ways to improve our brain health
• how to set goals for day to day life that can benefit brain health

How do I take part?

This workshop series is 2.5 hours long, once a week for 4 weeks. We offer in-person and virtual workshops.

Boosting Your Brain Health

Are you noticing changes to your thinking, attention and memory?
This 4-week program is for adults who are motivated to take action on improving brain health and maintaining an active mind.
You will learn:

• how our brains change as a result of our lifestyle and health conditions
• new ways to improve our brain health
• how to set goals for day to day life that can benefit brain health

How do I take part?

This workshop series is 2.5 hours long, once a week for 4 weeks. We offer in-person and virtual workshops.

Care North Vascular Central Access Office - Alberta Kidney Care North

Vascular Access Central Office referrals are made by Alberta Kidney Care professionals for Alberta Kidney Care North patients for:

• assessment of dialysis access
• creations of dialysis access
• interventions for dialysis access

Dialysis accesses include peritoneal dialysis cathethers, Central Venous catheters for hemodialysis, arterio-venous fistulas and arterio-venous grafts for hemodialysis.

Care North Vascular Central Access Office - Alberta Kidney Care North

Vascular Access Central Office referrals are made by Alberta Kidney Care professionals for Alberta Kidney Care North patients for:

• assessment of dialysis access
• creations of dialysis access
• interventions for dialysis access

Dialysis accesses include peritoneal dialysis cathethers, Central Venous catheters for hemodialysis, arterio-venous fistulas and arterio-venous grafts for hemodialysis.

Care North Vascular Central Access Office - Alberta Kidney Care North

Vascular Access Central Office referrals are made by Alberta Kidney Care professionals for Alberta Kidney Care North patients for:

• assessment of dialysis access
• creations of dialysis access
• interventions for dialysis access

Dialysis accesses include peritoneal dialysis cathethers, Central Venous catheters for hemodialysis, arterio-venous fistulas and arterio-venous grafts for hemodialysis.

Care North Vascular Central Access Office - Alberta Kidney Care North

Vascular Access Central Office referrals are made by Alberta Kidney Care professionals for Alberta Kidney Care North patients for:

• assessment of dialysis access
• creations of dialysis access
• interventions for dialysis access

Dialysis accesses include peritoneal dialysis cathethers, Central Venous catheters for hemodialysis, arterio-venous fistulas and arterio-venous grafts for hemodialysis.

Children's Home Care

Based on assessed unmet needs, Children's HC provides case management along with health and developmental services and supports to children / families in their homes or community setting including:

• transition from hospital to home
• acute health needs
• long term health needs
• end of life support and care

Children's Home Care

Based on assessed unmet needs, Children's HC provides case management along with health and developmental services and supports to children / families in their homes or community setting including:

• transition from hospital to home
• acute health needs
• long term health needs
• end of life support and care

Chronic Pain Central Access CAT

We provide a referral service for clinicians who need to refer adults to a pain management clinic for issues such as:

• Low Back Pain (with radiculopathy)
• Herpetic Neuralgia
• Fibromyalgia
• Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Spondyloarthropathies (i.e. ankylosing spondylitis)

This service schedules patients into the following clinics for Initial assessment:

• Lifemark Pain Clinic
• Kaye Pain Clinic
• Misericordia Hospital Pain Clinic

Chronic Pain Central Access CAT

We provide a referral service for clinicians who need to refer adults to a pain management clinic for issues such as:

• Low Back Pain (with radiculopathy)
• Herpetic Neuralgia
• Fibromyalgia
• Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Spondyloarthropathies (i.e. ankylosing spondylitis)

This service schedules patients into the following clinics for Initial assessment:

• Lifemark Pain Clinic
• Kaye Pain Clinic
• Misericordia Hospital Pain Clinic

Chronic Pain Central Access CAT

We provide a referral service for clinicians who need to refer adults to a pain management clinic for issues such as:

• Low Back Pain (with radiculopathy)
• Herpetic Neuralgia
• Fibromyalgia
• Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Spondyloarthropathies (i.e. ankylosing spondylitis)

This service schedules patients into the following clinics for Initial assessment:

• Lifemark Pain Clinic
• Kaye Pain Clinic
• Misericordia Hospital Pain Clinic

Chronic Pain Central Access CAT

We provide a referral service for clinicians who need to refer adults to a pain management clinic for issues such as:

• Low Back Pain (with radiculopathy)
• Herpetic Neuralgia
• Fibromyalgia
• Arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Spondyloarthropathies (i.e. ankylosing spondylitis)

This service schedules patients into the following clinics for Initial assessment:

• Lifemark Pain Clinic
• Kaye Pain Clinic
• Misericordia Hospital Pain Clinic

Community Infection Control

Community resources include:

• education for community-based healthcare groups
• information about spreading infections and how to manage antibiotic resistant organisms (AROs)
• consultation for community healthcare providers, including public health, doctors, and Primary Care Networks (PCNs)

Visit the Infection Prevention Control page for more information.

Community Infection Control

Community resources include:

• education for community-based healthcare groups
• information about spreading infections and how to manage antibiotic resistant organisms (AROs)
• consultation for community healthcare providers, including public health, doctors, and Primary Care Networks (PCNs)

Visit the Infection Prevention Control page for more information.

Community Infection Control

Community resources include:

• education for community-based healthcare groups
• information about spreading infections and how to manage antibiotic resistant organisms (AROs)
• consultation for community healthcare providers, including public health, doctors, and Primary Care Networks (PCNs)

Visit the Infection Prevention Control page for more information.

Community Infection Control

Community resources include:

• education for community-based healthcare groups
• information about spreading infections and how to manage antibiotic resistant organisms (AROs)
• consultation for community healthcare providers, including public health, doctors, and Primary Care Networks (PCNs)

Visit the Infection Prevention Control page for more information.

Continuing Care Access

Provides a central telephone number and assistance for people who require access to Continuing Care services in the Edmonton area, including:

• Home & Community Care
• Children's Home Care
• Day Programs / CHOICE (Comprehensive Home Option of Integrated Care for the Elderly)
• Alberta Aids to Daily Living (equipment surg supplies)
• Access to Continuing Care Home Type B and Type B Secure (formerly DSL and DSL4D)
• Access to Continuing Care Home Type A (formerly LTC)
• Edmonton Zone Palliative Care Program

Continuing Care Access

Provides a central telephone number and assistance for people who require access to Continuing Care services in the Edmonton area, including:

• Home & Community Care
• Children's Home Care
• Day Programs / CHOICE (Comprehensive Home Option of Integrated Care for the Elderly)
• Alberta Aids to Daily Living (equipment surg supplies)
• Access to Continuing Care Home Type B and Type B Secure (formerly DSL and DSL4D)
• Access to Continuing Care Home Type A (formerly LTC)
• Edmonton Zone Palliative Care Program

Continuing Care Access

Provides a central telephone number and assistance for people who require access to Continuing Care services in the Edmonton area, including:

• Home & Community Care
• Children's Home Care
• Day Programs / CHOICE (Comprehensive Home Option of Integrated Care for the Elderly)
• Alberta Aids to Daily Living (equipment surg supplies)
• Access to Continuing Care Home Type B and Type B Secure (formerly DSL and DSL4D)
• Access to Continuing Care Home Type A (formerly LTC)
• Edmonton Zone Palliative Care Program

Continuing Care Access

Provides a central telephone number and assistance for people who require access to Continuing Care services in the Edmonton area, including:

• Home & Community Care
• Children's Home Care
• Day Programs / CHOICE (Comprehensive Home Option of Integrated Care for the Elderly)
• Alberta Aids to Daily Living (equipment surg supplies)
• Access to Continuing Care Home Type B and Type B Secure (formerly DSL and DSL4D)
• Access to Continuing Care Home Type A (formerly LTC)
• Edmonton Zone Palliative Care Program

Covenant Health Palliative Institute

Serious illness and death impact the lives of all Albertans and their loved ones. The following resources can help Albertans face these experiences. Find these tools and more at our Website.

Plan Ahead Toolkit: A resource for developing and facilitating public education on health, financial and estate planning.

My Wishes Alberta: A workbook to help people identify and share what is most important to them about their life, health, and personal care.

Understanding Palliative Care: An interactive online module that explains what palliative care is and the kinds of support it offers, incorporating the voices of three Albertans who have personally benefited from palliative care.

PalliLearn: A series of four courses to help people develop the knowledge and skills to plan ahead and to be a supportive friend and neighbour through sickness, death and dying and grief.

Death Cafe: Resources to promote and support the facilitation of Death Cafes, events where people gather to talk openly about death and dying.

Covenant Health Palliative Institute

Serious illness and death impact the lives of all Albertans and their loved ones. The following resources can help Albertans face these experiences. Find these tools and more at our Website.

Plan Ahead Toolkit: A resource for developing and facilitating public education on health, financial and estate planning.

My Wishes Alberta: A workbook to help people identify and share what is most important to them about their life, health, and personal care.

Understanding Palliative Care: An interactive online module that explains what palliative care is and the kinds of support it offers, incorporating the voices of three Albertans who have personally benefited from palliative care.

PalliLearn: A series of four courses to help people develop the knowledge and skills to plan ahead and to be a supportive friend and neighbour through sickness, death and dying and grief.

Death Cafe: Resources to promote and support the facilitation of Death Cafes, events where people gather to talk openly about death and dying.

Diabetes Information and Advice Line (DIAL) - Self-Management Support

Telephone consultation for diabetes management and support is provided by a team of registered nurses and dietitians, with expertise in diabetes.

Additional services include:

• Diabetes Program
• Patient Education

For more information visit our website.

Diabetes Information and Advice Line (DIAL) - Self-Management Support

Telephone consultation for diabetes management and support is provided by a team of registered nurses and dietitians, with expertise in diabetes.

Additional services include:

• Diabetes Program
• Patient Education

For more information visit our website.

Diabetes Information and Advice Line (DIAL) - Self-Management Support

Telephone consultation for diabetes management and support is provided by a team of registered nurses and dietitians, with expertise in diabetes.

Additional services include:

• Diabetes Program
• Patient Education

For more information visit our website.

Diabetes Information and Advice Line (DIAL) - Self-Management Support

Telephone consultation for diabetes management and support is provided by a team of registered nurses and dietitians, with expertise in diabetes.

Additional services include:

• Diabetes Program
• Patient Education

For more information visit our website.

Diabetes Information and Advice Line - For Health Providers

A team of nurses and dietitians with expertise in diabetes offers:

• telephone consultation for healthcare providers in the Edmonton area caring for people with diabetes
• access to an endocrinologist on-call for complex questions about managing diabetes

Additional Services:

• Diabetes Program
• Education for Healthcare Professionals

Diabetes Information and Advice Line - For Health Providers

A team of nurses and dietitians with expertise in diabetes offers:

• telephone consultation for healthcare providers in the Edmonton area caring for people with diabetes
• access to an endocrinologist on-call for complex questions about managing diabetes

Additional Services:

• Diabetes Program
• Education for Healthcare Professionals

Diabetes Information and Advice Line - For Health Providers

A team of nurses and dietitians with expertise in diabetes offers:

• telephone consultation for healthcare providers in the Edmonton area caring for people with diabetes
• access to an endocrinologist on-call for complex questions about managing diabetes

Additional Services:

• Diabetes Program
• Education for Healthcare Professionals

Diabetes Information and Advice Line - For Health Providers

A team of nurses and dietitians with expertise in diabetes offers:

• telephone consultation for healthcare providers in the Edmonton area caring for people with diabetes
• access to an endocrinologist on-call for complex questions about managing diabetes

Additional Services:

• Diabetes Program
• Education for Healthcare Professionals

Diabetes Program - Patient and Caregiver Education

Diabetes management education classes offered include:

Prediabetes

• learn how to lower your risk for Type 2 Diabetes through healthy eating, exercise and weight management

Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes

• learn about type 2 diabetes and what affects your blood sugar
• explore the key strategies you can use to control your blood sugar levels
• recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes before attending Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes: Healthy Eating

• learn tips to manage your blood sugars through: meal timing, balanced meals, carbohydrate choices and reading food labels
• recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Meal Planning and Diabetes - Carbohydrate Counting

Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes

• building on the information provided in the Taking Charge: Daily Managment of Type 2 Diabetes class, this class focuses on specific topics of concern and how to plan for them
• learn more about Diabetes medications, travel, sick day management, driving, and potential long tem complications.
• recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes after attending Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes: Meal Planning

• using the tools from the class Diabetes: Healthy Eating, learn how to plan meals using Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack
• practice meal planning in class
• learn tips to make recipes healthier and how to make better choices when eating out
• recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Meal Planning

Foot Care

• learn how to care for your feet using the INSPECT, PROTECT, PREVENT, and CONSULT method
• learn to identify and deal with foot problems that are associated with Diabetes

Diabetes: Carb Counting

• key skills in know how to count carbohydrates for ideal diabetes management
• recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Carb Counting

Diabetes Program - Patient and Caregiver Education

Diabetes management education classes offered include:

Prediabetes

• learn how to lower your risk for Type 2 Diabetes through healthy eating, exercise and weight management

Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes

• learn about type 2 diabetes and what affects your blood sugar
• explore the key strategies you can use to control your blood sugar levels
• recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes before attending Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes: Healthy Eating

• learn tips to manage your blood sugars through: meal timing, balanced meals, carbohydrate choices and reading food labels
• recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Meal Planning and Diabetes - Carbohydrate Counting

Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes

• building on the information provided in the Taking Charge: Daily Managment of Type 2 Diabetes class, this class focuses on specific topics of concern and how to plan for them
• learn more about Diabetes medications, travel, sick day management, driving, and potential long tem complications.
• recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes after attending Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes: Meal Planning

• using the tools from the class Diabetes: Healthy Eating, learn how to plan meals using Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack
• practice meal planning in class
• learn tips to make recipes healthier and how to make better choices when eating out
• recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Meal Planning

Foot Care

• learn how to care for your feet using the INSPECT, PROTECT, PREVENT, and CONSULT method
• learn to identify and deal with foot problems that are associated with Diabetes

Diabetes: Carb Counting

• key skills in know how to count carbohydrates for ideal diabetes management
• recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Carb Counting

Diabetes Program - Patient and Caregiver Education

Diabetes management education classes offered include:

Prediabetes

• learn how to lower your risk for Type 2 Diabetes through healthy eating, exercise and weight management

Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes

• learn about type 2 diabetes and what affects your blood sugar
• explore the key strategies you can use to control your blood sugar levels
• recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes before attending Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes: Healthy Eating

• learn tips to manage your blood sugars through: meal timing, balanced meals, carbohydrate choices and reading food labels
• recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Meal Planning and Diabetes - Carbohydrate Counting

Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes

• building on the information provided in the Taking Charge: Daily Managment of Type 2 Diabetes class, this class focuses on specific topics of concern and how to plan for them
• learn more about Diabetes medications, travel, sick day management, driving, and potential long tem complications.
• recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes after attending Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes: Meal Planning

• using the tools from the class Diabetes: Healthy Eating, learn how to plan meals using Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack
• practice meal planning in class
• learn tips to make recipes healthier and how to make better choices when eating out
• recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Meal Planning

Foot Care

• learn how to care for your feet using the INSPECT, PROTECT, PREVENT, and CONSULT method
• learn to identify and deal with foot problems that are associated with Diabetes

Diabetes: Carb Counting

• key skills in know how to count carbohydrates for ideal diabetes management
• recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Carb Counting

Diabetes Program - Patient and Caregiver Education

Diabetes management education classes offered include:

Prediabetes

• learn how to lower your risk for Type 2 Diabetes through healthy eating, exercise and weight management

Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes

• learn about type 2 diabetes and what affects your blood sugar
• explore the key strategies you can use to control your blood sugar levels
• recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes before attending Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes: Healthy Eating

• learn tips to manage your blood sugars through: meal timing, balanced meals, carbohydrate choices and reading food labels
• recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Meal Planning and Diabetes - Carbohydrate Counting

Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes

• building on the information provided in the Taking Charge: Daily Managment of Type 2 Diabetes class, this class focuses on specific topics of concern and how to plan for them
• learn more about Diabetes medications, travel, sick day management, driving, and potential long tem complications.
• recommendation: attend Taking Charge: Long Term Management of Type 2 Diabetes after attending Taking Charge: Daily Management of Type 2 Diabetes

Diabetes: Meal Planning

• using the tools from the class Diabetes: Healthy Eating, learn how to plan meals using Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack
• practice meal planning in class
• learn tips to make recipes healthier and how to make better choices when eating out
• recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Meal Planning

Foot Care

• learn how to care for your feet using the INSPECT, PROTECT, PREVENT, and CONSULT method
• learn to identify and deal with foot problems that are associated with Diabetes

Diabetes: Carb Counting

• key skills in know how to count carbohydrates for ideal diabetes management
• recommendation: attend Diabetes: Healthy Eating before attending Diabetes: Carb Counting

Emergency Medical Services - Inter-facility Transport

Basis Life Support (BLS) and Non-Emergency Transport (NET) level of care provided by Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) and Emergency Medical Responders (EMR). Patient movements will begin and end within 50km of major hospitals for appointments, direct admit inpatients, discard patients. High acuity (ALS level of care), clinically urgent, and emergent transports will be completed by AHS. Airport transports and transports outside of the 50 km radius are also not included.

Emergency Medical Services - Inter-facility Transport

Basis Life Support (BLS) and Non-Emergency Transport (NET) level of care provided by Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) and Emergency Medical Responders (EMR). Patient movements will begin and end within 50km of major hospitals for appointments, direct admit inpatients, discard patients. High acuity (ALS level of care), clinically urgent, and emergent transports will be completed by AHS. Airport transports and transports outside of the 50 km radius are also not included.

Emergency Medical Services - Inter-facility Transport

Basis Life Support (BLS) and Non-Emergency Transport (NET) level of care provided by Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) and Emergency Medical Responders (EMR). Patient movements will begin and end within 50km of major hospitals for appointments, direct admit inpatients, discard patients. High acuity (ALS level of care), clinically urgent, and emergent transports will be completed by AHS. Airport transports and transports outside of the 50 km radius are also not included.

Emergency Medical Services - Inter-facility Transport

Basis Life Support (BLS) and Non-Emergency Transport (NET) level of care provided by Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) and Emergency Medical Responders (EMR). Patient movements will begin and end within 50km of major hospitals for appointments, direct admit inpatients, discard patients. High acuity (ALS level of care), clinically urgent, and emergent transports will be completed by AHS. Airport transports and transports outside of the 50 km radius are also not included.

Emergency Medical Services Special Operations

This service works with planners of events that involve over 1500 people. The type of activities that are taking place at the event are important in determining the level of involvement of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Special Operations:

• obtains information from the organizer to assist in planning for their event
• cooperates with municipalities to ensure that event guests have access to emergency medical services
• works to lessen the impact of the event on the healthcare system

Emergency Medical Services Special Operations

This service works with planners of events that involve over 1500 people. The type of activities that are taking place at the event are important in determining the level of involvement of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Special Operations:

• obtains information from the organizer to assist in planning for their event
• cooperates with municipalities to ensure that event guests have access to emergency medical services
• works to lessen the impact of the event on the healthcare system

Emergency Medical Services Special Operations

This service works with planners of events that involve over 1500 people. The type of activities that are taking place at the event are important in determining the level of involvement of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Special Operations:

• obtains information from the organizer to assist in planning for their event
• cooperates with municipalities to ensure that event guests have access to emergency medical services
• works to lessen the impact of the event on the healthcare system

Emergency Medical Services Special Operations

This service works with planners of events that involve over 1500 people. The type of activities that are taking place at the event are important in determining the level of involvement of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Special Operations:

• obtains information from the organizer to assist in planning for their event
• cooperates with municipalities to ensure that event guests have access to emergency medical services
• works to lessen the impact of the event on the healthcare system

General Surgery Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

Referrals for General Surgery in the Edmonton Zone are accepted through this Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) central access and intake program. Referring providers can choose a next-available surgeon with the shortest waitlist; a specific surgeon, clinic, or site; or an out-of-zone provider. FAST receives the surgical referrals, reviews them for completeness and duplication, and then sends them to appropriate surgeons for triage and booking. For more information, go to ahs.ca/FAST.

General Surgery Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

Referrals for General Surgery in the Edmonton Zone are accepted through this Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) central access and intake program. Referring providers can choose a next-available surgeon with the shortest waitlist; a specific surgeon, clinic, or site; or an out-of-zone provider. FAST receives the surgical referrals, reviews them for completeness and duplication, and then sends them to appropriate surgeons for triage and booking. For more information, go to ahs.ca/FAST.

Geriatric Central Access

Provides a referral service for clinicians who need to refer people to a geriatric clinic for issues such as:

• mobility (moving around inside and outside their homes)
• falls risk
• medication
• incontinence (controlling urination and bowel movements)
• cognitive decline (thinking and remembering)

This service schedules patients into the following clinics:

• Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Geriatric Assessment Clinic
• University Hospital Seniors Health Clinic
• Grey Nuns Community Hospital Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
• Misericordia Community Hospital Seniors Clinic
• Strathcona Community Hospital
• Good Samaritan Seniors Clinic

Geriatric Central Access

Provides a referral service for clinicians who need to refer people to a geriatric clinic for issues such as:

• mobility (moving around inside and outside their homes)
• falls risk
• medication
• incontinence (controlling urination and bowel movements)
• cognitive decline (thinking and remembering)

This service schedules patients into the following clinics:

• Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Geriatric Assessment Clinic
• University Hospital Seniors Health Clinic
• Grey Nuns Community Hospital Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
• Misericordia Community Hospital Seniors Clinic
• Strathcona Community Hospital
• Good Samaritan Seniors Clinic

Geriatric Central Access

Provides a referral service for clinicians who need to refer people to a geriatric clinic for issues such as:

• mobility (moving around inside and outside their homes)
• falls risk
• medication
• incontinence (controlling urination and bowel movements)
• cognitive decline (thinking and remembering)

This service schedules patients into the following clinics:

• Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Geriatric Assessment Clinic
• University Hospital Seniors Health Clinic
• Grey Nuns Community Hospital Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
• Misericordia Community Hospital Seniors Clinic
• Strathcona Community Hospital
• Good Samaritan Seniors Clinic

Geriatric Central Access

Provides a referral service for clinicians who need to refer people to a geriatric clinic for issues such as:

• mobility (moving around inside and outside their homes)
• falls risk
• medication
• incontinence (controlling urination and bowel movements)
• cognitive decline (thinking and remembering)

This service schedules patients into the following clinics:

• Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Geriatric Assessment Clinic
• University Hospital Seniors Health Clinic
• Grey Nuns Community Hospital Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
• Misericordia Community Hospital Seniors Clinic
• Strathcona Community Hospital
• Good Samaritan Seniors Clinic

Gynecology Colposcopy Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

The program is a collaborative effort between the Surgeons in the Edmonton Zone, local Primary Care Networks and Alberta Health Services.
Key outcomes for patients and physicians include:

• understanding existing processes of referral, waiting times and patient flow
• understanding how existing resources are being used
• finding gaps in the system where additional resources can make a difference
• match resources to demand improving access and patient flow
• providing more timely patient care

Gynecology Colposcopy Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

The program is a collaborative effort between the Surgeons in the Edmonton Zone, local Primary Care Networks and Alberta Health Services.
Key outcomes for patients and physicians include:

• understanding existing processes of referral, waiting times and patient flow
• understanding how existing resources are being used
• finding gaps in the system where additional resources can make a difference
• match resources to demand improving access and patient flow
• providing more timely patient care

Gynecology Colposcopy Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

The program is a collaborative effort between the Surgeons in the Edmonton Zone, local Primary Care Networks and Alberta Health Services.
Key outcomes for patients and physicians include:

• understanding existing processes of referral, waiting times and patient flow
• understanding how existing resources are being used
• finding gaps in the system where additional resources can make a difference
• match resources to demand improving access and patient flow
• providing more timely patient care

Gynecology Colposcopy Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

The program is a collaborative effort between the Surgeons in the Edmonton Zone, local Primary Care Networks and Alberta Health Services.
Key outcomes for patients and physicians include:

• understanding existing processes of referral, waiting times and patient flow
• understanding how existing resources are being used
• finding gaps in the system where additional resources can make a difference
• match resources to demand improving access and patient flow
• providing more timely patient care

Health For Two Network

This program provides free services that support throughout pregnancy and up to 2 months postpartum to people who require extra support to have a healthy pregnancy.

Services offered include:

• education on pregnancy, birth, baby care and parenting (including pregnancy and parenting options)
• support and referrals to community supports (such as maternity care, mental health, addictions, housing, food security)
• resources may include grocery coupons and prenatal vitamins

Health for Two is delivered in all Public Health Centres in the Edmonton Zone and over 60 different Community locations.

Health For Two Network

This program provides free services that support throughout pregnancy and up to 2 months postpartum to people who require extra support to have a healthy pregnancy.

Services offered include:

• education on pregnancy, birth, baby care and parenting (including pregnancy and parenting options)
• support and referrals to community supports (such as maternity care, mental health, addictions, housing, food security)
• resources may include grocery coupons and prenatal vitamins

Health for Two is delivered in all Public Health Centres in the Edmonton Zone and over 60 different Community locations.

Healthy Beginnings Hotline

Provides 24 / 7 phone support (through 811) for parents with children younger than 2 months.

Healthy Beginnings Hotline

Provides 24 / 7 phone support (through 811) for parents with children younger than 2 months.

Healthy Beginnings Hotline

Provides 24 / 7 phone support (through 811) for parents with children younger than 2 months.

Healthy Beginnings Hotline

Provides 24 / 7 phone support (through 811) for parents with children younger than 2 months.

Immunization - Records Request

Past immunization records and immunizations given elsewhere may or may not be available.

This may include immunizations given at:

• a pharmacy
• a doctor's office
• an urgent care centre
• an emergency department
• a private travel clinic
• any place outside of Alberta

Immunization records are available electronically for those age 14 years and older by registering for MyHealth Records.

For immunization records for children who are under age 14 years or do not have a MyHealth Records account, contact your local public / community health centre, pharmacist, or family doctor to request a copy or ask at their next immunization appointment.

For more information visit our website.

Immunization - Records Request

Past immunization records and immunizations given elsewhere may or may not be available.

This may include immunizations given at:

• a pharmacy
• a doctor's office
• an urgent care centre
• an emergency department
• a private travel clinic
• any place outside of Alberta

Immunization records are available electronically for those age 14 years and older by registering for MyHealth Records.

For immunization records for children who are under age 14 years or do not have a MyHealth Records account, contact your local public / community health centre, pharmacist, or family doctor to request a copy or ask at their next immunization appointment.

For more information visit our website.

Immunization - Records Request

Past immunization records and immunizations given elsewhere may or may not be available.

This may include immunizations given at:

• a pharmacy
• a doctor's office
• an urgent care centre
• an emergency department
• a private travel clinic
• any place outside of Alberta

Immunization records are available electronically for those age 14 years and older by registering for MyHealth Records.

For immunization records for children who are under age 14 years or do not have a MyHealth Records account, contact your local public / community health centre, pharmacist, or family doctor to request a copy or ask at their next immunization appointment.

For more information visit our website.

Immunization - Records Request

Past immunization records and immunizations given elsewhere may or may not be available.

This may include immunizations given at:

• a pharmacy
• a doctor's office
• an urgent care centre
• an emergency department
• a private travel clinic
• any place outside of Alberta

Immunization records are available electronically for those age 14 years and older by registering for MyHealth Records.

For immunization records for children who are under age 14 years or do not have a MyHealth Records account, contact your local public / community health centre, pharmacist, or family doctor to request a copy or ask at their next immunization appointment.

For more information visit our website.

Knowledge Resource Service

Information can be accessed through the provincial website. A team of experts is also available to help with accessing information.

Libraries located at:

• Rockyview General Hospital
• Alberta Children’s Hospital
• Tom Baker Cancer Centre
• Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Kaye Edmonton Clinic
• Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Knowledge Resource Service

Information can be accessed through the provincial website. A team of experts is also available to help with accessing information.

Libraries located at:

• Rockyview General Hospital
• Alberta Children’s Hospital
• Tom Baker Cancer Centre
• Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Kaye Edmonton Clinic
• Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Knowledge Resource Service

Information can be accessed through the provincial website. A team of experts is also available to help with accessing information.

Libraries located at:

• Rockyview General Hospital
• Alberta Children’s Hospital
• Tom Baker Cancer Centre
• Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Kaye Edmonton Clinic
• Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Knowledge Resource Service

Information can be accessed through the provincial website. A team of experts is also available to help with accessing information.

Libraries located at:

• Rockyview General Hospital
• Alberta Children’s Hospital
• Tom Baker Cancer Centre
• Red Deer Regional Hospital
• Kaye Edmonton Clinic
• Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Living Donor Services

The program provides potential living organ donors with information, then supports them through the donation process. This includes:

• assessment and testing to see if a person is able to donate
• education about the process of donation
• preparing patient for donation surgery
• following patients post donation

Living donors can be someone related or non-related to the recipient. Anonymous donation may also be an option for liver and kidney donation.

Kidney donors who come forward for a specific recipient and are not a match, may still be able to help that recipient via the Kidney Paired Donation Program.

Living Donor Services

The program provides potential living organ donors with information, then supports them through the donation process. This includes:

• assessment and testing to see if a person is able to donate
• education about the process of donation
• preparing patient for donation surgery
• following patients post donation

Living donors can be someone related or non-related to the recipient. Anonymous donation may also be an option for liver and kidney donation.

Kidney donors who come forward for a specific recipient and are not a match, may still be able to help that recipient via the Kidney Paired Donation Program.

Living Donor Services

The program provides potential living organ donors with information, then supports them through the donation process. This includes:

• assessment and testing to see if a person is able to donate
• education about the process of donation
• preparing patient for donation surgery
• following patients post donation

Living donors can be someone related or non-related to the recipient. Anonymous donation may also be an option for liver and kidney donation.

Kidney donors who come forward for a specific recipient and are not a match, may still be able to help that recipient via the Kidney Paired Donation Program.

Living Donor Services

The program provides potential living organ donors with information, then supports them through the donation process. This includes:

• assessment and testing to see if a person is able to donate
• education about the process of donation
• preparing patient for donation surgery
• following patients post donation

Living donors can be someone related or non-related to the recipient. Anonymous donation may also be an option for liver and kidney donation.

Kidney donors who come forward for a specific recipient and are not a match, may still be able to help that recipient via the Kidney Paired Donation Program.

Neurosurgery Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

Referrals for Neurosurgery in Edmonton Zone are accepted through the Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) centralized access program. Referring providers can choose a next-available surgeon with the shortest waitlist; a specific surgeon, clinic, or site; or an out-of-zone provider. FAST receives surgical referrals, reviews them for completeness and duplication, and sends them to appropriate surgeons for triage and booking. For more information, go to ahs.ca/FAST.

Neurosurgery Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

Referrals for Neurosurgery in Edmonton Zone are accepted through the Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) centralized access program. Referring providers can choose a next-available surgeon with the shortest waitlist; a specific surgeon, clinic, or site; or an out-of-zone provider. FAST receives surgical referrals, reviews them for completeness and duplication, and sends them to appropriate surgeons for triage and booking. For more information, go to ahs.ca/FAST.

Northern Alberta Adult Cardiac Access Line

Healthcare providers access cardiac services in the Edmonton Zone.

Northern Alberta Adult Cardiac Access Line

Healthcare providers access cardiac services in the Edmonton Zone.

Northern Alberta Adult Cardiac Access Line

Healthcare providers access cardiac services in the Edmonton Zone.

Northern Alberta Adult Cardiac Access Line

Healthcare providers access cardiac services in the Edmonton Zone.

Northern Alberta Pediatric RSV Prevention Program

Identifies Pediatric patients and coordinates dosing for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunoprophylaxis (use of vaccines or antibody-containing preparations to provide immune protection against a specific disease). Patients reside from Red Deer to the Northern Alberta border.

Northern Alberta Pediatric RSV Prevention Program

Identifies Pediatric patients and coordinates dosing for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunoprophylaxis (use of vaccines or antibody-containing preparations to provide immune protection against a specific disease). Patients reside from Red Deer to the Northern Alberta border.

Northern Alberta Pediatric RSV Prevention Program

Identifies Pediatric patients and coordinates dosing for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunoprophylaxis (use of vaccines or antibody-containing preparations to provide immune protection against a specific disease). Patients reside from Red Deer to the Northern Alberta border.

Northern Alberta Pediatric RSV Prevention Program

Identifies Pediatric patients and coordinates dosing for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) immunoprophylaxis (use of vaccines or antibody-containing preparations to provide immune protection against a specific disease). Patients reside from Red Deer to the Northern Alberta border.

Northern Health Services Network

Assists all people from the northern Territories who are referred to Edmonton for medical care.

• provides case management and discharge coordination
• supports patients and their families when meeting with health care providers
• assists patients with accessing Territorial benefits they may be eligible for
• updates the Territorial clinical staff
• offers information to families about transporatation and housing in Edmonton

Northern Health Services Network

Assists all people from the northern Territories who are referred to Edmonton for medical care.

• provides case management and discharge coordination
• supports patients and their families when meeting with health care providers
• assists patients with accessing Territorial benefits they may be eligible for
• updates the Territorial clinical staff
• offers information to families about transporatation and housing in Edmonton

Northern Health Services Network

Assists all people from the northern Territories who are referred to Edmonton for medical care.

• provides case management and discharge coordination
• supports patients and their families when meeting with health care providers
• assists patients with accessing Territorial benefits they may be eligible for
• updates the Territorial clinical staff
• offers information to families about transporatation and housing in Edmonton

Northern Health Services Network

Assists all people from the northern Territories who are referred to Edmonton for medical care.

• provides case management and discharge coordination
• supports patients and their families when meeting with health care providers
• assists patients with accessing Territorial benefits they may be eligible for
• updates the Territorial clinical staff
• offers information to families about transporatation and housing in Edmonton

Occupational Therapy Services for Chronic Disease Management

Offers assessment and intervention focusing on:

• activities of daily living: mobility, bathing, dressing
• maintaining instrumental acivities of daily living: meal prep, access to community, driving (No on-road testing)
• home safety and adaptations
• fall risk and prevention
• lower leg edema management for home bound clients
• chronic disease management

The service also provides these other programs:

Boosting Your Brain Health

Occupational Therapy Services for Chronic Disease Management

Offers assessment and intervention focusing on:

• activities of daily living: mobility, bathing, dressing
• maintaining instrumental acivities of daily living: meal prep, access to community, driving (No on-road testing)
• home safety and adaptations
• fall risk and prevention
• lower leg edema management for home bound clients
• chronic disease management

The service also provides these other programs:

Boosting Your Brain Health

Occupational Therapy Services for Chronic Disease Management

Offers assessment and intervention focusing on:

• activities of daily living: mobility, bathing, dressing
• maintaining instrumental acivities of daily living: meal prep, access to community, driving (No on-road testing)
• home safety and adaptations
• fall risk and prevention
• lower leg edema management for home bound clients
• chronic disease management

The service also provides these other programs:

Boosting Your Brain Health

Occupational Therapy Services for Chronic Disease Management

Offers assessment and intervention focusing on:

• activities of daily living: mobility, bathing, dressing
• maintaining instrumental acivities of daily living: meal prep, access to community, driving (No on-road testing)
• home safety and adaptations
• fall risk and prevention
• lower leg edema management for home bound clients
• chronic disease management

The service also provides these other programs:

Boosting Your Brain Health

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

Referrals for Oral Maxillofacial Surgery in Edmonton Zone are accepted through the Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) centralized access program. Referring providers can choose a next-available surgeon with the shortest waitlist; a specific surgeon, clinic, or site; or an out-of-zone provider. FAST receives surgical referrals, reviews them for completeness and duplication, and sends them to appropriate surgeons for triage and booking. For more information, go to ahs.ca/FAST.

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

Referrals for Oral Maxillofacial Surgery in Edmonton Zone are accepted through the Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) centralized access program. Referring providers can choose a next-available surgeon with the shortest waitlist; a specific surgeon, clinic, or site; or an out-of-zone provider. FAST receives surgical referrals, reviews them for completeness and duplication, and sends them to appropriate surgeons for triage and booking. For more information, go to ahs.ca/FAST.

Orthopedic Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

Referrals for Orthopedic and Spine in Edmonton Zone are accepted through this Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) central access and intake program. Referring providers can choose a next-available surgeon with the shortest waitlist; a specific surgeon, clinic, or site; or an out-of-zone provider. FAST receives surgical referrals, reviews them for completeness and duplication, and sends them to appropriate surgeons for triage and booking. For more information, go to ahs.ca/FAST.

Orthopedic Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

Referrals for Orthopedic and Spine in Edmonton Zone are accepted through this Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) central access and intake program. Referring providers can choose a next-available surgeon with the shortest waitlist; a specific surgeon, clinic, or site; or an out-of-zone provider. FAST receives surgical referrals, reviews them for completeness and duplication, and sends them to appropriate surgeons for triage and booking. For more information, go to ahs.ca/FAST.

Orthopedic Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

Referrals for Orthopedic and Spine in Edmonton Zone are accepted through this Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) central access and intake program. Referring providers can choose a next-available surgeon with the shortest waitlist; a specific surgeon, clinic, or site; or an out-of-zone provider. FAST receives surgical referrals, reviews them for completeness and duplication, and sends them to appropriate surgeons for triage and booking. For more information, go to ahs.ca/FAST.

Orthopedic Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

Referrals for Orthopedic and Spine in Edmonton Zone are accepted through this Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST) central access and intake program. Referring providers can choose a next-available surgeon with the shortest waitlist; a specific surgeon, clinic, or site; or an out-of-zone provider. FAST receives surgical referrals, reviews them for completeness and duplication, and sends them to appropriate surgeons for triage and booking. For more information, go to ahs.ca/FAST.

Otolaryngology Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

The program is a collaborative effort between the Surgeons, local Primary Care Networks and Alberta Health Services.
Key outcomes for patients and physicians include:

• understanding existing processes of referral, waiting times and patient flow
• understanding how existing resources are being used
• finding gaps in the system where additional resources can make a difference, match resources to demand
• improving access and patient flow
• providing more timely patient care

Otolaryngology Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

The program is a collaborative effort between the Surgeons, local Primary Care Networks and Alberta Health Services.
Key outcomes for patients and physicians include:

• understanding existing processes of referral, waiting times and patient flow
• understanding how existing resources are being used
• finding gaps in the system where additional resources can make a difference, match resources to demand
• improving access and patient flow
• providing more timely patient care

Otolaryngology Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

The program is a collaborative effort between the Surgeons, local Primary Care Networks and Alberta Health Services.
Key outcomes for patients and physicians include:

• understanding existing processes of referral, waiting times and patient flow
• understanding how existing resources are being used
• finding gaps in the system where additional resources can make a difference, match resources to demand
• improving access and patient flow
• providing more timely patient care

Otolaryngology Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

The program is a collaborative effort between the Surgeons, local Primary Care Networks and Alberta Health Services.
Key outcomes for patients and physicians include:

• understanding existing processes of referral, waiting times and patient flow
• understanding how existing resources are being used
• finding gaps in the system where additional resources can make a difference, match resources to demand
• improving access and patient flow
• providing more timely patient care

Palliative Community Consult Team

EZPCCT is a team of consultants that consist of palliative care physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. The EZPCCT consultants assess persons in their homes, supportive and facility living settings, other community-based facilities, and the Edmonton Zone suburban/rural hospital sites. The palliative care consultants collaborate with the person's current medical providers to manage symptoms and to assist the person on their illness journey. The person's Primary Health Care Provider remains the Most Responsible Provider.
Once a referral is received, the EZPCCT consultants contact the person / caregiver(s) to set up an appointment; usually between 1-3 business days.

Consults may be requested by physicians or nurse practitioners. Examples of services include:

• Complex symptom assessment and management advice (e.g., pain, anxiety, shortness of breath, psychosocial and emotional distress)
• Conversations to help clarify conflicting wishes and future and end of life care planning
• Type C Care Home (formerly known as hospice) assessments and information about Type C Care Home admission
• Palliative care consultants also assist when a person needs to be admitted to an Edmonton Zone Type C Care Home from another part of Alberta

Palliative Community Consult Team

EZPCCT is a team of consultants that consist of palliative care physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. The EZPCCT consultants assess persons in their homes, supportive and facility living settings, other community-based facilities, and the Edmonton Zone suburban/rural hospital sites. The palliative care consultants collaborate with the person's current medical providers to manage symptoms and to assist the person on their illness journey. The person's Primary Health Care Provider remains the Most Responsible Provider.
Once a referral is received, the EZPCCT consultants contact the person / caregiver(s) to set up an appointment; usually between 1-3 business days.

Consults may be requested by physicians or nurse practitioners. Examples of services include:

• Complex symptom assessment and management advice (e.g., pain, anxiety, shortness of breath, psychosocial and emotional distress)
• Conversations to help clarify conflicting wishes and future and end of life care planning
• Type C Care Home (formerly known as hospice) assessments and information about Type C Care Home admission
• Palliative care consultants also assist when a person needs to be admitted to an Edmonton Zone Type C Care Home from another part of Alberta

Palliative Community Consult Team

EZPCCT is a team of consultants that consist of palliative care physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. The EZPCCT consultants assess persons in their homes, supportive and facility living settings, other community-based facilities, and the Edmonton Zone suburban/rural hospital sites. The palliative care consultants collaborate with the person's current medical providers to manage symptoms and to assist the person on their illness journey. The person's Primary Health Care Provider remains the Most Responsible Provider.
Once a referral is received, the EZPCCT consultants contact the person / caregiver(s) to set up an appointment; usually between 1-3 business days.

Consults may be requested by physicians or nurse practitioners. Examples of services include:

• Complex symptom assessment and management advice (e.g., pain, anxiety, shortness of breath, psychosocial and emotional distress)
• Conversations to help clarify conflicting wishes and future and end of life care planning
• Type C Care Home (formerly known as hospice) assessments and information about Type C Care Home admission
• Palliative care consultants also assist when a person needs to be admitted to an Edmonton Zone Type C Care Home from another part of Alberta

Palliative Community Consult Team

EZPCCT is a team of consultants that consist of palliative care physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. The EZPCCT consultants assess persons in their homes, supportive and facility living settings, other community-based facilities, and the Edmonton Zone suburban/rural hospital sites. The palliative care consultants collaborate with the person's current medical providers to manage symptoms and to assist the person on their illness journey. The person's Primary Health Care Provider remains the Most Responsible Provider.
Once a referral is received, the EZPCCT consultants contact the person / caregiver(s) to set up an appointment; usually between 1-3 business days.

Consults may be requested by physicians or nurse practitioners. Examples of services include:

• Complex symptom assessment and management advice (e.g., pain, anxiety, shortness of breath, psychosocial and emotional distress)
• Conversations to help clarify conflicting wishes and future and end of life care planning
• Type C Care Home (formerly known as hospice) assessments and information about Type C Care Home admission
• Palliative care consultants also assist when a person needs to be admitted to an Edmonton Zone Type C Care Home from another part of Alberta

Plastic Surgery Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

The program is a collaborative effort between the Surgeons in the Edmonton Zone, local Primary Care Networks and Alberta Health Services.
Key outcomes for patients and physicians include:

• understanding existing processes of referral, waiting times and patient flow
• understanding how existing resources are being used
• finding gaps in the system where additional resources can make a difference, match resources to demand improving access and patient flow
• providing more timely patient care

Plastic Surgery Centralized Access - Facilitated Access to Specialized Treatment (FAST)

The program is a collaborative effort between the Surgeons in the Edmonton Zone, local Primary Care Networks and Alberta Health Services.
Key outcomes for patients and physicians include:

• understanding existing processes of referral, waiting times and patient flow
• understanding how existing resources are being used
• finding gaps in the system where additional resources can make a difference, match resources to demand improving access and patient flow
• providing more timely patient care

Population Health Promotion - Public Health

Our community work focuses on:

• Home and Community-Based Injuries (Older Adult Falls, Fire Prevention, Child Home Safety, Outdoor and Seasonal Safety)
• Risky Behaviour (Youth Risky Behaviour, Risky Play for Children, Suicide Prevention, Domestic Violence Prevention and Healthy Relationships)
• Traffic Safety (Distracted Driving, Pedestrian Safety, Active Transportation, Child Safety Seats)
• Substance Use (E-Cigarette Use, Cannabis, Tobacco)

Services provided include:

• Education - Provides individuals, community groups, and organization staff with evidence-informed information in an applicable and usable format. Workshops for families, seniors, and professionals are offered.
• Community Collaboration and Capacity Building - Supports organizations in implementing projects to promote health equity in the community.
• Internal Collaboration and Capacity Building - Supports professional development, networking, and cross-departmental collaboration within AHS.

Click here to find online child safety seat and child home safety presentations.

Population Health Promotion - Public Health

Our community work focuses on:

• Home and Community-Based Injuries (Older Adult Falls, Fire Prevention, Child Home Safety, Outdoor and Seasonal Safety)
• Risky Behaviour (Youth Risky Behaviour, Risky Play for Children, Suicide Prevention, Domestic Violence Prevention and Healthy Relationships)
• Traffic Safety (Distracted Driving, Pedestrian Safety, Active Transportation, Child Safety Seats)
• Substance Use (E-Cigarette Use, Cannabis, Tobacco)

Services provided include:

• Education - Provides individuals, community groups, and organization staff with evidence-informed information in an applicable and usable format. Workshops for families, seniors, and professionals are offered.
• Community Collaboration and Capacity Building - Supports organizations in implementing projects to promote health equity in the community.
• Internal Collaboration and Capacity Building - Supports professional development, networking, and cross-departmental collaboration within AHS.

Click here to find online child safety seat and child home safety presentations.

Population Health Promotion - Public Health

Our community work focuses on:

• Home and Community-Based Injuries (Older Adult Falls, Fire Prevention, Child Home Safety, Outdoor and Seasonal Safety)
• Risky Behaviour (Youth Risky Behaviour, Risky Play for Children, Suicide Prevention, Domestic Violence Prevention and Healthy Relationships)
• Traffic Safety (Distracted Driving, Pedestrian Safety, Active Transportation, Child Safety Seats)
• Substance Use (E-Cigarette Use, Cannabis, Tobacco)

Services provided include:

• Education - Provides individuals, community groups, and organization staff with evidence-informed information in an applicable and usable format. Workshops for families, seniors, and professionals are offered.
• Community Collaboration and Capacity Building - Supports organizations in implementing projects to promote health equity in the community.
• Internal Collaboration and Capacity Building - Supports professional development, networking, and cross-departmental collaboration within AHS.

Click here to find online child safety seat and child home safety presentations.

Population Health Promotion - Public Health

Our community work focuses on:

• Home and Community-Based Injuries (Older Adult Falls, Fire Prevention, Child Home Safety, Outdoor and Seasonal Safety)
• Risky Behaviour (Youth Risky Behaviour, Risky Play for Children, Suicide Prevention, Domestic Violence Prevention and Healthy Relationships)
• Traffic Safety (Distracted Driving, Pedestrian Safety, Active Transportation, Child Safety Seats)
• Substance Use (E-Cigarette Use, Cannabis, Tobacco)

Services provided include:

• Education - Provides individuals, community groups, and organization staff with evidence-informed information in an applicable and usable format. Workshops for families, seniors, and professionals are offered.
• Community Collaboration and Capacity Building - Supports organizations in implementing projects to promote health equity in the community.
• Internal Collaboration and Capacity Building - Supports professional development, networking, and cross-departmental collaboration within AHS.

Click here to find online child safety seat and child home safety presentations.

Prenatal Education

Supporting clients to feel knowledgeable, prepared and involved in their childbirth and parenting journey is our primary focus.

Classroom topics are determined in real time and may change from group to group and class to class. Topics often include when to go to the hospital, the labour process, coping strengths and strategies for both mom and the support person, postpartum care, newborn feeding and care basics, finding credible information on the internet and more. Bring your questions, bring your experience, bring a snack.

It is recommended that a series ending approximately 4 weeks prior to the expected due date be selected whenever possible. If this is not possible, please choose a class that works best for you.

For more information please visit: Prenatal | Alberta Health Services

Prenatal Education

Supporting clients to feel knowledgeable, prepared and involved in their childbirth and parenting journey is our primary focus.

Classroom topics are determined in real time and may change from group to group and class to class. Topics often include when to go to the hospital, the labour process, coping strengths and strategies for both mom and the support person, postpartum care, newborn feeding and care basics, finding credible information on the internet and more. Bring your questions, bring your experience, bring a snack.

It is recommended that a series ending approximately 4 weeks prior to the expected due date be selected whenever possible. If this is not possible, please choose a class that works best for you.

For more information please visit: Prenatal | Alberta Health Services

Prenatal Education

Supporting clients to feel knowledgeable, prepared and involved in their childbirth and parenting journey is our primary focus.

Classroom topics are determined in real time and may change from group to group and class to class. Topics often include when to go to the hospital, the labour process, coping strengths and strategies for both mom and the support person, postpartum care, newborn feeding and care basics, finding credible information on the internet and more. Bring your questions, bring your experience, bring a snack.

It is recommended that a series ending approximately 4 weeks prior to the expected due date be selected whenever possible. If this is not possible, please choose a class that works best for you.

For more information please visit: Prenatal | Alberta Health Services

Prenatal Education

Supporting clients to feel knowledgeable, prepared and involved in their childbirth and parenting journey is our primary focus.

Classroom topics are determined in real time and may change from group to group and class to class. Topics often include when to go to the hospital, the labour process, coping strengths and strategies for both mom and the support person, postpartum care, newborn feeding and care basics, finding credible information on the internet and more. Bring your questions, bring your experience, bring a snack.

It is recommended that a series ending approximately 4 weeks prior to the expected due date be selected whenever possible. If this is not possible, please choose a class that works best for you.

For more information please visit: Prenatal | Alberta Health Services