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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

Contact Details

Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre

Location Info
7th Floor, Elbow River Healing Lodge
Address
1213 4 Street SW
Calgary, Alberta
T2R 0X7
Telephone
403-955-6600
Email
IndigenousWellnessCore@ahs.ca
Accessibility

This facility is wheelchair accessible and has an elevator on site.

Getting There

Patient pay parking
Parking map

On major bus route.

Hours of Operation
Note

Generally Monday-Friday, appointment times vary. Please call to inquire.
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 Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
CDM
Previous
Aboriginal Health and Nutrition Team (CDM)
Other
Chronic Disease Management