CRIS Lymphedema Clinic

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
Provides treatment for non-cancer related lymphedema.

Goals include:

  • To reduce and maintain edema
  • To improve skin health, and reduce infections and wounds
  • To promote long term self-management of lymphedema

Services may include:

  • Education regarding management of lymphedema including: exercise, skin care and compression
  • Treatment with compression wraps
  • Fitttings for compression garments
  • Follow up to ensure maintenance of edema

Key Provider: lymphedema therapists, occupational therapists (OTs), therapy assistants
Eligibility
Yes, Clients must have:
  • non-cancer related lymphedema; if edema is cancer-related, please refer to the Cross Cancer Institute
  • the ability to comply with treatement recommendations
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-735-2413
Fax
780-735-2414
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services - Interpretation available upon request.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
May 23, 2023
Address
Attached to the Misericordia Hospital; 16930 87 Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5R 4H5

This facility provides a range of healthcare services. There's no emergency department at this location.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM