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Programs & Services

CRIS Lymphedema Clinic

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

Contact Details

Mother Rosalie Health Services Centre

Location Info
Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Service (CRIS)
Address
16930 87 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T5R 4H5
Telephone
780-735-2413
Fax
780-735-2414
Getting There

The Mother Rosalie Health Services Building is the first bldg on the right upon entering the Misericordia Community Hospital grounds from 87th Ave (located east of the public parking lot).

Public transportation available

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
lymphedema therapists, occupational therapists (OTs), therapy assistants
Eligibility

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
Service Access

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


Wait Times

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

Also Known As
Acronym
CRIS
Previous
Lymphedema Clinic
Other
Community Rehabilitation Interdisciplinary Service