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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2749 | Last Full Update: 02 May 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CHAL ; CHEO |
| Former Name | Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (2018) |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bank St and Riverside Dr |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Pay parking lot |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Works to improve the health and quality of life of children with weight-related health complications and support them and their families in achieving a healthy active lifestyle. * Works with children and their families with complex severe obesity through one coordinated and patient-specific plan of care which includes specialists such as a pediatric endocrinologist, general pediatrician, psychologists, case management nurse, registered dietitian, exercise specialist, social worker and child and youth counselor. * Works with families to help them improve health through changes in health behaviours. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Frontenac County ; Hastings County ; Lanark County ; Leeds and Grenville United Counties ; Lennox and Addington County ; Ottawa (City of) ; Prescott and Russell United Counties ; Prince Edward County ; Renfrew County ; Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties |
| Eligibility | Ages: 5 year(s) - 16 year(s) Children and youth 5-16 years old with complex severe obesity. Patients must meet criteria, visit website for more information. |
| Application | Physician/Nurse Practitioner referral only using the Centre's referral form available on website. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Service - Covered by OHIP |
| Service Categories | BMI/Body Composition Screening ~ Pediatric Patients ; Weight Management ~ Pediatric Patients |
| Waiting List | 6-18 months |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-260-1477 ext 221 |
| Fax | 613-260-3897 |
| CHAL-INFO@cheo.on.ca | |
| Website | www.cheo.on.ca/en/centrehealthyactiveliving |
| Primary Contact | Melanie Gervais, Administrative Assistant |
| Alternate Contact | Jane Rutherford, Exercise Specialist; Phone: 613-260-1477 ext 222 |
| Primary Executive | Dr Stasia Hadjiyannakis, Pediatric Endocrinologist |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 2010 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care * Local Health Integration Network ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 106914682 RR0001 |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No * Staff certified by their respective professional associations |