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Programs & Services


Antenatal Community Care Program

Provides in-home nursing care and dietitian care for women with high-risk pregnancies who are referred by a Physician.

Cares for women with medically stable high-risk pregnancies in their home.
Services include:

  • daily assessment of women in their homes or over the telephone
  • fetal monitoring (non-stress tests) as ordered by the caregiver
  • teaching about pregnancy, health concerns, and self-monitoring
  • referrals to resources as needed
  • connection with an emergency response system if needed
  • communication with the referring health care provider

This service provides in home care for patients who might otherwise be cared for in hospital.
Women are still cared for by their own obstetrician, or family physician, or midwife (with OB consult).
To book an immunization appointment only, dial 811 Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Contact Details

East Calgary Health Centre

Address
4715 8 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2A 3N4
Telephone
403-955-1210, 403-944-7200, 811 (immunization appointments only)
Fax
403-955-1211
Getting There

Public transportation available

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Saturday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Note

Services are provided in patient homes and occasionally at clinic sites. 

Access
Service Providers May Include
dietitian, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

Clients must:

  • be referred by a Physician
  • be off of work
  • be a medically high-risk pregnant women
  • have access to a telephone in the home
  • live in the Calgary area: support is limited outside the city limits
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

To book an immunization appointment only, dial 811 Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.


Fees

No fees for clinical services. Possible purchase of a recommended blood pressure monitor may be required for treatment of hypertension concerns.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Also Known As
Acronym
ACCP