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Programs & Services

Indigenous Health and Nutrition Team

Supports Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) clients¿ health and well-being through nutrition.

Our dietitians provide the following services:

  • individual appointments for Chronic Disease Management support (ex: for diabetes, obesity / weight management, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc.)
  • individual appointments for Family Nutrition (ex: for nutrition concerns during pregnancy and postpartum period, nutrition concerns for infants, children and youth, etc.)
  • individual appointments for healthy eating on a budget support
  • free classes for community organizations
  • consultation services and staff inservices for community organizations

Access
Service Providers May Include
dietitians
Eligibility

Services targeted to Indigenous clients:

  • First Nations (Status, Non-Status)
  • Métis
  • Inuit

Note: at CUPS and The Alex clinics both Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients are seen.

Service Access

For patients: Call to register. Doctor’s referral not required (optional).
For doctors: Call to be given the program’s referral form to fax in to register a patient. The program will then call and book the client. Email for more information.


Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
CDM
Previous
Aboriginal Health and Nutrition Team (CDM)
Other
Chronic Disease Management