Chronic Disease Management Clinic
Individual clinical guidance for people diagnosed with a specific chronic disease such as arthritis, congestive heart failure, or diabetes. Requires clinical referral.
Health Education Classes
Provides education to participants to make choices that may improve wellness or reduce risks of disease. May focus on specific diseases or specific lifestyle issues (e.g. healthy eating).
Individual/ Family Counselling
Guidance or advice aimed at better managing a challenging situation or to resolve personal problems. Includes mental health and addictions counselling.
Laboratory Services
Provides diagnostic tests to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease. Involves tests in areas such as Chemistry, Hematology, Bacteriology, Pathology and Serology among others.
Primary Care Practice
A service that is the first point of entry and the continuing focal point for all needed health services. Usually led by a physician or nurse practitioner. Delivers preventative care and health education, management of chronic conditions, end-of-life care and refers to specialists.
Wellness Clinic
Services provided by a clinician to monitor health and wellness. (e.g., blood pressure monitoring, medication review, glucose and cholesterol monitoring, injections, flu shots etc)