To help you find your way through the pediatric outpatient clinic, we've separated it into four areas, called pods:
- Moose pod, which is blue
- Frog pod, which is green
- Prairie dog pod, which is orange
- Fox pod, which is red
A nurse will let patients and families know which pod to go to for their visit. Parents or primary caregivers are encouraged to be present for the entire clinic visit.
Each visit will begin with a nurse taking measurements of your child’s height and weight, as well as heart rate, temperature and blood pressure. For most clinics, it will be a team of doctors and nurses in the clinic exam room with you and your child. Other members of the health care team may include social workers, dietitians, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
All clinics are accessed by referral only.
Outpatient Clinics & Services
A respirologist and respiratory therapist provide diagnosis, assessment, and education to children with asthma.
The goal is to help children and families self-manage the asthma successfully.
Children with hearing loss will be tested by an audiologist. Treatment will be based on test results with discussion between the audiologist and the parents/primary care providers.
Cardiologists, physicians who specialize in heart health issues, provide care for infants, children and youth with inherited cardiac conditions, cardiac complications and cardiac defects that require medical management. Tests that may be performed as part of this clinic may include electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiography (echos), and cardiac catheterization.
Pediatricians who holds a special interest in cystic fibrosis provide diagnoses, assessment, and treatment to children and youth with this condition. A nurse coordinates the plan of care and provides support for children and families on an ongoing basis.
Endocrinologists (doctors who specialize in endocrine disorders and diabetes) provide diagnoses, assessment, and treatment to children and youth with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Some diagnostic tests associated with this clinic may include bloodwork and x-rays. The health care team providing ongoing support for children and youth and their families may include: nurses, dietitians, social workers, and health psychologists.
The goal of this clinic is for successful self-management of this condition.
A pediatrician who holds a special interest in eating disorders provides assessment and treatment for children and youth with eating disorders. Along with a nurse and a social worker, the team provides ongoing support for children and youth and their families. The goal is to support the child/youth and family in managing the disorder and preventing relapse.
Endocrinologists (doctors who specialize in endocrine disorders and diabetes) provide diagnosis, assessment, and management for children with endocrine (hormonal) disorders, such as growth in stature adrenal insufficiency as a couple of examples.
Some diagnostic tests associated with this clinic may include bloodwork and x-rays. The health care team providing ongoing support for children and youth and their families may include: nurses, dietitians, social workers, and health psychologists.
The goal of this clinic is for successful self-management of endocrine-related conditions.
A doctor who specializes in diseases of the digestive tract (gastroenterologist) provides diagnosis, assessment and treatment for children with intestinal, liver, and complex gastrointestinal disorders. Some diagnostic tests associated with this clinic may include bloodwork, x-rays, and CT scans.
Another test that may be ordered is a scoping study, a procedure of which will be performed in the operating room and your child will be sedated throughout the entire procedure.
Pediatrician provide diagnosis, assessment, and treatment for children and youth with complex care needs with ongoing medical care. Along with the pediatrician, a nurse and social worker helps to support families in managing the complex care needs of their children.
These are generally follow-up clinics where surgeons provide assessment and treatment to children and youth who have undergone surgery. Children and youth who have had a feeding button or tube inserted are also followed by this clinic. A nurse provides ongoing care and support to children and youth who have had feeding buttons or tubes inserted.
Hematologists/oncologists provide follow-up care for children and youth with known and suspected hematological, such as bleeding disorders, and immunological disorders. A diagnostic test commonly ordered is bloodwork. The health care team consisting of doctors, nurses, and social workers offer ongoing support to children and youth and their families.
The goal is for successful self-management of the hematologic or immunologic disorder.
Pediatricians who specializes in infectious disease provide follow-up of children and youth who had been admitted to the hospital for acute infections or have been diagnosed with chronic infections. The team also provide care for infections and medical issues seen in new immigrants and refugees.
Nephrologists (doctors who specialize in disorders of the kidney and urinary tract) provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for children and youth with kidney disorders. Kidney disorders may resolve or may progress to chronic kidney health issues. The team of care providers looking after child and youth with kidney health problems may include nephrologists, nurses, social workers, dietitians and health psychologists.
The goal is to successfully self-manage and prevent the kidney functioning from worsening. Some diagnostic tests ordered by the nephrologist may include bloodwork, ultrasound, and urine tests. Blood pressure and weight monitoring may be ordered by the nephrologists.
Neurologists (doctors who specialize in brain and nervous system disorders) provide diagnosis, assessment, and treatment for children and youth with possible or known nervous system and muscle disorders, such as progressive neurological disease, post traumatic brain injury and nervous system birth defects (eg. Spina bifida). The doctors and nurses provide ongoing support for children and youth and their families.
The goal is for successful self-management of neurological disorders and prevent complications from the disorder.
Orthopedic surgeons (doctors who specialize in bone surgery) provide assessment and follow-care to children and youth with musculoskeletal injury or problems. A common test ordered is x-rays. Children usually have their x-rays done before seeing the orthopedic surgeon.
The goal of the clinic is to ensure the treatment is effective and prevent complications from occurring.
An interdisciplinary team consisting of a pediatrician, health psychologist, nurse, and physiotherapist provides assessment and treatment for children and youth with complex and chronic pain – addressing the complex biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to the pain condition.
The goal is for reduction of pain-related disability and increased independence in pain self-management.
A team consisting of respirologists, respiratory therapist and nurse provides diagnosis, assessment, and treatment for children and youth with acute and chronic lung diseases. Tests that are commonly ordered are x-rays and pulmonary function studies. Ongoing support through the team is offered to the child and youth and their families.
The goal is for successful self-management and prevent complications from occurring.
A team consisting of rheumatologists and nurse provide diagnosis, assessment and treatment for children and youth with musculoskeletal diseases and autoimmune conditions. Tests commonly ordered are bloodwork and x-rays. Coordinated planning of care and ongoing support for children and youth and their families are offered by this team.
The goal is for successful self-management of the disorders and prevention of complications.
A physician who specializes in urology provides diagnosis, assessment, and treatment for children and youth with disorders of the urinary system. Common tests that are ordered may include urine tests and urodynamics testing.