ALS Clinic - Calgary, Alberta

Where is the ALS clinic? Area 3 University of Calgary Medical Clinic 3350 Hospital Drive N.W. (Foothills Hospital grounds) Calgary, Alberta T2N 4N1 Who do I contact? The Clinic Co-ordinator is Janice Hagel Telephone (403) 670-4323 Fax (403) 270-8830 email nmalsc@ucalgary.ca How do I access the ALS clinic services? A referral is needed from your family doctor, or specialty doctor to: Dr. Chris White Medical Director ALS Clinic After the referral is reviewed by Dr. White, an appointment is established based on findings to date. You will be called directly with an appointment. Call the Clinic Coordinator at anytime if you have any questions or concerns. Telephone (403) 670-4323 The ALS Clinic exists to serve people with ALS and their families. The clinic is a service of the Calgary Health Region . The information on this page was updated January 2002. What does the ALS Clinic provide? Pre-diagnostic support Diagnosis Symptom management for living with ALS Multi-disciplinary team Neurologists Respirologist Physiatrist Occupational, Physical, & Speech Therapists Respiratory Therapists Registered Dieticians Nurses Communication experts Supportive Counselling Homecare Spiritual Care Educational information and in-services Workshops Research the ALS clinic offers access to participation in clinical drug trials. current information on research progress. tissue donation program for research. Community the ALS clinic works collaboratively with the ALS Society of Alberta, Homecare, and other Health Regions. Linking people to resources - you are not alone! services, equipment, assistance, support assistance with paperwork regarding insurance, CPP, Handibus, etc. resources and support for caregivers, family, friends   We believe that our job is to listen, and to respond - to make living with ALS more manageable.     Click here to send email to the Clinic Co-ordinator