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Programs & Services

Pediatric Feeding / Swallowing Service

The Pediatric Feeding Swallowing Service offers help to children who have feeding or swallowing problems to be able to drink safely.

The service offers help to children to:

  • be able to eat and drink safely,
  • get the nutrition and fluids they need, and
  • have a good eating experience with their family/caregivers.

Contact Details

Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital

Location Info
Pediatrics-GlenEast
Address
10230 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T5G 0B7
Telephone
780-735-6319
Fax
780-735-7930
Accessibility

Designated surface and underground parking stalls. Ramps and wheelchair accessible washrooms.

Getting There
  • Disabled and public parking are available on designated surface lots and in the underground parkade.
  • Public transportation available with bus stops along 111 Avenue in front of the Main Entrance of the GRH.
  • Pay-by-Plate parking is available.

Parking map

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
dietitians, occupational therapists, psychologists, radiologists, social workers, speech-language pathologists
Eligibility

Children under 18 years of age with complex feeding / swallowing problems due to underlying neurological, developmental or musculoskeletal conditions, congenital anomalies, injury / trauma (e.g. spinal, facial, neck, structural anomalies or unknown cause).

Children on tube feedings who do NOT meet the criteria for the Pediatric Home Nutrition Support Program.

Service Access

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


Also Known As
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Feeding Swallowing Service - Pediatrics, Feeding/Swallowing, Pediatric Service