Alberta Healthy Living Program

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
The Alberta Healthy Living Program provides services to those living with chronic conditions in communities throughout Alberta.

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


Key Provider: dietitians, educators, psychologists, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility
Yes, Adults 18 years and older with a chronic illness or at risk of developing a chronic illness and able to talk on the phone and/or participate in a group environment, and their families or caregivers.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information. Self referrals accepted for all programs.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Often there is available programs within days or weeks. The Diabetes Hotline is open every day 9-4.

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking. This varies depending on the specific class.


Telephone
825-404-7460 (for any questions about our programs)
Web Site
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/page13984.aspx
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services - use of interpreters as needed
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
January 30, 2024
Location
Edmonton
Hours of Operation
Mon
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM