Dietitian Services

Description of Service

Registered Dietitians and Registered Nutritionists are specifically trained as nutrition and food experts. Grande Prairie PCN dietitian services are now available by self-referral. A referral from a family physician is NOT required. One-on-one appointments are approximately 45 minutes to one hour in length and are available either in person, over the phone, or virtually. Dietitian Self-Referral Services are free with an Alberta Health card.

NOTE: This service will be available soon. Watch this space for updates and follow our Facebook page for launch information.

Dietitians can help you...
  • Learn about healthy eating and nutrition
  • Develop food skills like label reading, recipe modifications, and menu planning
  • Improve your relationship with food
  • Set personal and achievable nutrition goals
  • Nutrition support for digestive concerns (e.g. constipation, diarrhea, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome, and heartburn)
  • Strategies to manage loss of appetite and unplanned weight loss
  • Practical nutritional management of conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and prediabetes
  • Help managing allergies and intolerances
Eligibility
  • You must be a resident of Alberta and in Alberta for our appointments
  • You must be 18 years of age or older
Community Resources
  • Please reach out to the appropriate community resource if you need support for:
    • Active eating disorders (please refer to AHS Nutrition Services by phoning the North Zone booking clerk at 780-538-7360)
    • Pediatric weight management
      • Please see your doctor for a referral to AHS Pediatric Weight Management Program
      • Those without a family doctor can call 780-830-3534 to obtain a referral
    • New diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes (please refer to the Grande Prairie Regional Diabetes Program)
    • Gestational diabetes (please refer to the Grande Prairie Regional Diabetes Program)
  • Please call our front desk at 780-539-9204 if you would like more information or to book a navigation phone call with one of our dietitians
  • If you are seeking service for yourself or a minor who is under 18 years of age, please refer to AHS by phoning 780-538-7360
Book Your Appointment (COMING SOON)

Before requesting your appointment, please note the following exclusions to our service.

  • Active eating disorders
  • Pediatric services (<18yrs)
  • New diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes

If you are seeking support for any of the above, please review the Community Resources for suggestions on where to seek service. If you have any questions, please phone us at 780-539-9204 to request a navigation phone appointment with one of our dietitians. We would be happy to help connect you to the right service.

Language Interpretation

Do not book online if you require an interpreter for this appointment as the interpreter service must be prearranged. Call 780-539-9204 to schedule this appointment.

No Show & Cancellation Policy

Phone 780-539-9204 if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. If a No Show occurs, and you do not call to reschedule within five business days, the Grande Prairie Primary Care Network will assume the dietitian service is no longer required and close the file. Cancelling three consecutive appointments will also result in your file being closed.