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Programs & Services

Pediatric Centre for Wellness and Health

Pediatric Centre for Wellness and Health (PCWH) at Alberta Children's Hospital specializes in managing obesity with / without co-morbidities in children and youth 2 - 17 years of age.

PCWH is a family-based, intensive intervention lasting up to two years. This multidisciplinary approach to care may include support by various healthcare providers including pediatric specialists, a registered nurse, psychologist, dietitian, exercise specialist and a social worker, who collaborate with the family to create a coordinated and individualized, family-centered plan of care.

Contact Details

Misericordia Community Hospital

Location Info
2nd floor ¿ Mother Rosalie Health Services Centre
Address
16940 87 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5R 4H5
Telephone
780-735-2731
Email
pcwhmis@albertahealthservices.ca
Getting There

Public Parking available Main Hospital Visitor Parking.

Accessible parking availble on south side of Mother Rosalie Health Services Centre.

Public transportation is available on 87 Ave.

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
dietitians, exercise specialists, pediatricians, psychologists, registered nurses (RNs), social workers
Eligibility

Available to children 2 - 17 years of age with a BMI greater than 99th percentile or a BMI of 97th percentile with co-morbidities.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

A referral from a physician or nurse practitioner is required.


Wait Times

3 - 6 months

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
PCW&H, PCWH
Previous
Pediatric Centre for Weight and Health, Weight Wise Pediatric Centre for Weight and Health