Adult Videofluoroscopy Services

Covenant Health


Description
The Adult Videofluoroscopy Service offers help to adults who need further investigation of feeding and swallowing problems.

**Currently, we are only performing a limited study with our C-arm for urgent inpatient referrals until further notice**

The Adult Feeding Swallowing Service offers assessment and education to adults to be able to eat and drink safely, and get the nutrition and fluids they need.

Investigation involves an instrumental dysphagia assessment using fluoroscopy. Common reasons for VF include neurological, post-surgical and other conditions resulting in feeding, eating and swallowing concerns.


Key Provider: occupational therapists(OTs), registered dietitians (RDs), speech-language pathologists(SLPs),
Eligibility
Yes, Adult requiring videofluoroscopic swallowing study.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: No,

There might be potential waitlists.


Telephone
780-679-6120
Fax
780-679-6193
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services - Translation services need to be booked in advance.
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
May 14, 2024
Address
4607 53 Street
Camrose, AB, T4V 1Y5

This Covenant Health facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department. The Camrose Community Cancer Centre is located within this facility.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:15 PM

Office hours listed for accepting referrals or changing appointments. Current clinic hours are limited to Thursday afternoons 1300-1600