The Calgary Silver Linings Foundation has added new programs and revised an existing service to support people impacted by eating disorders since our original spotlight article: Recovery navigation (new): A one-on-one clinician-led service, this program helps people...
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Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network, Calgary Region
The Learning Disabilities & ADHD Network, Calgary Region is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with learning disabilities or ADHD have the necessary supports, resources, and opportunities to thrive and be successful. Programs and services: Free resource...
Prostate Cancer Centre
As a charitable medical organization, the Prostate Cancer Centre serves as a central hub for prostate cancer services, offering patients, families, and caregivers a full continuum of care. Their programs are designed to make detection and care as seamless as possible:...
NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank
NorthernStar Mothers Milk Bank (NMMB) is a charity that provides donor human milk to hospitals and families across Canada. All milk is carefully screened, pasteurized, and tested to meet the highest safety standards. NMMB services include: Outpatient access for...
Pelvic health physiotherapy webinars
Pelvic health physiotherapy webinars offer people the opportunity to learn about pelvic health and wellness from AHS community physiotherapists and ask questions. The sessions are free and offered on many dates. Pelvic organ prolapse webinars: An introduction to...
Power Over Pain Portal
The Power Over Pain Portal provides free, science-backed online resources for the management of chronic pain and related mental health and substance use challenges through two websites: Adult website Youth website The adult website offers: Educational resources...
RAD Renovations Program
Accessible Housing’s Residential Accessible Design (RAD) Renovations Program is dedicated to creating safer, more accessible spaces for individuals with limited mobility. RAD Renovations Program’s services include: Space assessment and accessibility recommendations...
Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre
The Forzani & MacPhail Colon Cancer Screening Centre (CCSC) focuses on the screening and detection of colon cancer, using colonoscopy as the primary screening tool. You can use their referral form to refer eligible patients — eligibility details on the form and...
Alberta Association of Optometrists
The Alberta Association of Optometrists’ website has a tool and information that could assist your patients: Find a nearby optometrist for urgent/medically necessary eye care Learn about recommendations for different ages to help catch vision problems so there is a...
Project Warmth Society of Alberta
Project Warmth Society of Alberta (Project Warmth) is a registered charitable association that assists the homeless and the underprivileged with blankets, gloves, sleeping bags, scarves, parkas, and items of warm clothing that are donated to those in need. Project...