Nutrition Counselling - Pediatric Weight Management   at
South Health Campus
Estimated time to routine appointment: Within 1 month
Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services
SERVICE DESCRIPTION
The service includes in-depth nutrition counselling and lifestyle coaching in the areas of physical activity, sedentary time and sleep hygiene.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 service includes in-depth nutrition counselling and lifestyle coaching in the areas of physical activity, sedentary time and sleep hygiene.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.
ROUTINE REFERRAL PROCESS
Please fax the referral form to the number indicated below.  Missing or incomplete information will result in delays.
Please fax the referral form to the number indicated below.  Missing or incomplete information will result in delays.
URGENT REFERRAL PROCESS

Due to the nature of this program, urgent referrals are generally not appropriate.  For questions about this program or to learn about other suitable options for clients who are above a healthy weight, please contact the specific site directly through the listed phone.

Due to the nature of this program, urgent referrals are generally not appropriate.  For questions about this program or to learn about other suitable options for clients who are above a healthy weight, please contact the specific site directly through the listed phone.

EMERGENCY REFERRAL PROCESS

Due to the nature of this program, emergent referrals are generally not appropriate. For questions about this program or to learn about other suitable options for clients who are above a healthy weight, please contact the specific site directly through the listed phone.

Due to the nature of this program, emergent referrals are generally not appropriate. For questions about this program or to learn about other suitable options for clients who are above a healthy weight, please contact the specific site directly through the listed phone.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Available to children ages 2-4 years with a BMI above the 97th percentile and children ages 5-17 years with a BMI above the 85th percentile.
Available to children ages 2-4 years with a BMI above the 97th percentile and children ages 5-17 years with a BMI above the 85th percentile.
ADDITIONAL SERVICE DETAILS
There are two referral options available:  Assess child/family preference for treatment option, stage of change, root causes and co-morbidities to ensure referral to most appropriate level of care.  Parental/guardian participation is required.
  1. Outpatient Dietitian Counselling; Registered dietitians trained in pediatric weight management are available across the province.  Program includes screening and basic intervention in physical activity, sleep hygiene, sedentary time and more intensive intervention in nutrition.  Dietitians may refer to and coordinate care with other healthcare providers and services.  Telephone and Telehealth options may be available.
  2. Pediatric Centres for Weight and Health (Specialty Care); clinics are located in Edmonton and Calgary with distance options available.  This is a comprehensive assessment and intervention involving specialist physicians and an interdisciplinary team (e.g., nurse, dietitian, psychologist, exercise specialist and social work).  These teams help identify and manage co-morbidities and support children/families with complex health care needs.
For related programs and more information, please visit/contact:
There are two referral options available:  Assess child/family preference for treatment option, stage of change, root causes and co-morbidities to ensure referral to most appropriate level of care.  Parental/guardian participation is required.
  1. Outpatient Dietitian Counselling; Registered dietitians trained in pediatric weight management are available across the province.  Program includes screening and basic intervention in physical activity, sleep hygiene, sedentary time and more intensive intervention in nutrition.  Dietitians may refer to and coordinate care with other healthcare providers and services.  Telephone and Telehealth options may be available.
  2. Pediatric Centres for Weight and Health (Specialty Care); clinics are located in Edmonton and Calgary with distance options available.  This is a comprehensive assessment and intervention involving specialist physicians and an interdisciplinary team (e.g., nurse, dietitian, psychologist, exercise specialist and social work).  These teams help identify and manage co-morbidities and support children/families with complex health care needs.
For related programs and more information, please visit/contact:
COMMUNICATION PROCESS
  • Communication of referral receipt to referral source will occur within 7 calendar days.
  • Communication of appointment details or wait list status to patient and referral source will occur within 14 calendar days.
  • Communication of initial appointment outcomes to referral source will occur within 30 calendar days.
 
PHONE
1-877-414-BOOK (2665) (Central Access)
REFERRAL FAX
780-735-3553
REFERRAL FORM
Provincial Pediatric Weight Management Referral Form
*Note, the following referral forms are to be used for clients within the South Zone;
South West Referral Form (Cardston, Crowsnest Pass, Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, MilkRiver, Pincher Creek, Raymond and Taber)
South East Referral Form (Brooks and Medicine Hat)
Provincial Pediatric Weight Management Referral Form
*Note, the following referral forms are to be used for clients within the South Zone;
South West Referral Form (Cardston, Crowsnest Pass, Fort Macleod, Lethbridge, MilkRiver, Pincher Creek, Raymond and Taber)
South East Referral Form (Brooks and Medicine Hat)
LINKED SPECIALISTS
CLICK + TO VIEW REFERRAL GUIDELINES
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Routine Reason for Referral
Access Targets convey the clinically appropriate timeframe patients should be seen within, by reason for referral and priority level.
Access Target
Required Information/Investigations
Timing
Additional Details
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Weight management program
Medication List (dose, frequency, route)
 
Within 1 month
Past medical history
 
Within 1 month
Growth Chart (preferred if available)
 
most recent
Weight (kg)
 
indicate date assessed
Height (cm)
 
indicate date assessed
BMI (kg/m2)
 
indicate date assessed
BMI for age percentile
 
indicate date assessed
Please indicate if any of the following co-morbidities;
  • hypertension
  • polycystic ovary syndrome
  • medication induced weight gain
  • fatty liver/gall bladder disease
  • obstructive sleep apnea
  • type 2 diabetes/IGT
  • acanthosis nigricans/hyperinsulinemia
  • ADHD/neurodevelopmental disorders
  • dyslipidemia
  • depression/anxiety
  • disordered eating
  • IIH
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
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MISSED APPOINTMENT GUIDELINES

If a client cannot make his or her booked appointment,he/she should call the phone number provided in the confirmation letter tocancel and/or re-book.  If a client misses more than one initial appointment, a re-referral from their health careprovider may be required to access the program.

If a client cannot make his or her booked appointment,he/she should call the phone number provided in the confirmation letter tocancel and/or re-book.  If a client misses more than one initial appointment, a re-referral from their health careprovider may be required to access the program.

 
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
   
 
ADDRESS
4448 Front Street SE
Calgary Alberta
T3M 1M4
PATIENT APPOINTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
 
DIRECTIONS
Directions will be provided at time of appointment booking.
Directions will be provided at time of appointment booking.
 
PHONE
1-877-414-BOOK (2665) (Central Access)
 
PARKING INSTRUCTIONS
Parking instructions will be provided at time of appointment booking.
Parking instructions will be provided at time of appointment booking.
 
EMAIL
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
 
PARKING MAP
 
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY
Yes

This facility is wheelchair accessible.


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The locations listed have 3 background colors:
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A Healthcare Service moves from one location to another. In this case the IA Healthcare Service@Location record will be made defunct (non-current) and a new Healthcare Service@Location record will be created with a current status. In this scenario the captured referral guidelines in ARD can become "orphaned" as they are not attached to any current IA healthcare service.

Categories of non-current or orphaned referral guidelines: INDIVIDUAL and COMMON.
The REFERRAL GUIDELINES section of the profile has the prefix INDIVIDUAL or COMMON to help you choose the method below when transferring referral guidelines from a non-current Healthcare Service@Location to a current healthcare service@location.

Individual referral process
  1. Click on a non-current (Red) Healthcare Service@Location at the bottom of the All Locations list.
  2. The non-current referral info is displayed with the link Copy this Referral Process to another Healthcare Service@Location link on the upper right hand corner. Click on the copy link.
  3. Choose a current location (Green or Brown) from the All Locations list. This will be the Healthcare Service@Location you are pasting the referral info into.
  4. The system will display the Edit Referral Info screen populated with the referral info from the non-current Healthcare Service@Location you viewed in the first step.
  5. Click Save and the referral info is transferred from the non-current Healthcare Service@Location to the current one.
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Common referral process - 2 sub cases.
Case 1: At least 1 current Healthcare Service@Location with common referral info is with current status for this healthcare service; One or more Healthcare Healthcare Service@Locations where replaced by new one.
  1. Click on any current Healthcare Service@Location whether it has referral info (Green) or not (Brown).
  2. The healthcare service location opens in the Edit Referral Info screen populated with the current common referral info.
  3. Save it. 
  4. All locations will be updated with the common referral information, including all the locations that don't have referral info yet (Brown). The non-current referrals (Red) will also be updated.
Case 2:  All Healthcare Healthcare Service@Locations for a healthcare service are set to a non-current status and replaced by new ones. In this case there is no current additional referral info to copy from, so the only alternative is to pick up the non-current common referral process (Red). Follow the steps described in the section Individual Referral Process above to copy/paste the non-current common referral info to the current healthcare service locations.
Generally we want to replicate current common referral info to new or replaced healthcare service locations. We only resort to copying non-current common referral info if there is no other option.

Remember: Some fields can be location specific with the common referral process:
Parking Instructions, Directions, Parking Map, Wait Time, Referral Phone or Referral Fax.
To update these items you have to edit each Healthcare Service@Location separately.

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  • The system doesn't allow you to copy referral information from one non-current Healthcare Service@Location to another.

 

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