Youth to Adult Healthcare Transition Resources

Medical Resources

Self Advocacy & Self Management

Advance Care Planning - Goals of Care

A way to help you think about, talk about and document your wishes for health care.

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page12585.aspx

Alberta Children's Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

Provides medication services for patients.
403-955-7303

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/findhealth/Service.aspx?id=1726&serviceAtFacilityID=1023481#contentStart

Alberta Healthy Living Program

Information, education, techniques, and support to help improve your health and quality of life with a chronic condition.

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/page13984.aspx

Becoming an Adult: Taking Responsibility for Your Medical Care

Describes ways for young people to be more involved as they move from the pediatric to adult health care world, including skills they will need to be successful.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/cjXurYrFMZM?rel=0

Better Choices, Better Health

Helps you explore ways to manage your health and live your life, one step at a time.

http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services/bcbh.aspx

I Can Control Asthma - Community Pediatric Asthma Service

To help children with asthma manage their health and take control of their asthma, allowing them to lead full, active and normal lives.

https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/research/icancontrolasthma

Preparing for Your Medical Appointment

National Institute of Health video about why and how to prepare for medical appointments.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lp4rxRTZKnA?rel=0

Working With Your Healthcare Team

Health Quality Council of Alberta
Resources to help you take an active role in your healthcare (since you are the most important part of your healthcare team)!

https://hqca.ca/for-patients-and-families/working-with-your-healthcare-team/

Disclaimer
This list is not meant to be exhaustive and there may be other agencies in the community that would be helpful in the transition process. Inclusion in this list does not imply an endorsement of views, products, or services. To report a broken link, please email wellonyourway@albertahealthservices.ca

 

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c/o Alberta Children's Hospital

28 Oki Drive NW Calgary, AB
Phone 403-955-4747
Fax 403-955-8184
Email ces@ahs.ca

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