Programs & Services
Craving Change™
Craving Change™ is a series of three workshops, each about two hours in length. The program is facilitated by the Registered Dietitian and Social Worker, and is meant to help people who are struggling with problematic eating.
The goal of the program is to put you in charge of your eating habits and learn a variety of different strategies to positively change your eating behaviours over the long term.
The Craving Change™ program is an opportunity to:
- Reflect on why it is challenging to eat in a healthy way
- Determine your personal eating triggers and patterns
- Learn a variety of strategies that you can try out to positively change your eating behaviours
- Learn strategies to help you "keep the change" over the long term
Speak with your physician's office if you are interested in this program.
Metabolic CHANGE Program™
This unique lifestyle intervention program was created by leading health professionals at Metabolic Syndrome Canada to provide family health clinics with the tools they need to offer effective, lasting lifestyle intervention to patients with metabolic syndrome.
This is a 12-month diet and exercise program that has been shown to help prevent and manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Based on the best evidence from diet and exercise research, the CHANGE Program focuses on long-term changes and overall well-being.
The CHANGE (Canadian Health Advanced by Nutrition and Graded Exercise) Program is designed for those who:
- meet the criteria for Metabolic Syndrome
The program:
- Provides three months of weekly group sessions with a dietitian and an exercise specialist. After the first three months, the group continues to meet once a month for the remaining nine months of the program
- Provides current educational materials and resources for patients
- Utilizes motivational counselling to facilitate lifestyle changes for modifiable risk factors
Speak to your physician if you are interested in being referred to this program.
For more information about CHANGE:
Diabetes and Pre-diabetes Education Program
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we are not currently able to offer our monthly in-person Healthy Living with Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes class.
Don’t worry though, we have made the classes available to watch online!
No registration required. Watch at your own pace.
Videos available are:
- Healthy Living Class Part 1: Diabetes Basics
- Healthy Living Class Part 2: Food and Nutrition
- Managing Sick Days When You Have Diabetes
More to come…
Scroll down to access the videos or check out our Loyalist Family Health Team YouTube channel.
We also continue to offer our regular Diabetes appointments for all of our patients who have been diagnosed with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes. Depending on the recommendations from your Family Doctor, you should be seen by them or the Registered Nurse every 3, 6, or 12 months. You can also request an appointment with the Registered Dietitian any time you have questions about food, nutrition, or making lifestyle changes.
If you require an appointment please call your Family Doctor’s office.
- Diabetes assessment visits will allow an opportunity to discuss self-management concerns and to make any necessary changes in care
- During these visits, your health care provider will complete yearly foot exams, routine blood pressure checks, review of regular blood work, and ensure a proper plan of care.
- Patients are encouraged to bring their logbooks and medication list to every visit
For more information:
Unlockfood.ca (Free and Reliable Nutrition Information, Recipes, Meal Plans)
Hotel Dieu Hospital Diabetes Education & Management Centre (DEMC)
Exercise is Medicine™
As part of your treatment plan, your family physician may prescribe physical activity. Research has demonstrated that physical activity is an essential tool in the prevention and treatment of numerous medical conditions. When your Physician prescribes exercise they may also ask if you would like to be connected with some local free or nearly free group exercise programs. Loyalist Family Health Team has partnered with both the Victorian Order of Nurses and The Senior's Association to make sure our patients get access to well designed programs. Ask your physician if you would like to be connected to one of these partnering organizations.
Exercise is Medicine Program is designed for those who:
- are not meeting the minimal recommendations for physical activity and would like to become more physically active
The program is beneficial to everyone. There will be ongoing support to help patients achieve their activity goals.
- 1:1 or group sessionswith the occupational therapist: for those who are unsure how to become more physically active or need more support because of physical limitations.
- Ask your physician about an exercise prescription.
Laboratory
Dynacare
We are pleased to announce that Dynacare has reopened at a new location in Kingston, click on the below button for information on the location nearest you.
Use the Dynacare - Net Check In app to check in before arriving to the lab and the Dynacare Plus app to securely track and trend all your personal health
information.
No appointment required. Free parking available at the Gardiner’s Road location.
LifeLabs
1-877-849-3637
To book LifeLabs Mobile Lab Services. please call (613) 546-3777.
LIFELABS LOCATIONS:
791 Princess St., Unit 102, Kingston
Monday to Friday:
7:00am -4:00pm
1473 John Counter Blvd., Suite 100, Kingston
Monday to Friday:
7:00am -4:00pm
Saturday
8:00am-12:00pm
255 Bagot St., Kingston
Monday to Friday:
7:30am -4:00pm
310 Bridge St. W. Unit C-02, Napanee
Monday to Friday:
8:00am -4:00pm
LifeLabs online booking instructions:
In order to book an appointment, patients must have an account.
Once a patient is logged into their account, they will be able to book an appointment by the following steps:
1. Click Book Appointment
2. Enter an address to find a location near you
3. Select the location you want to book an appointment
4. Click next
5. Select available date and time
6. Select the name from the list when confirming appointment
7. Confirm appointment.
Memory Clinic
The Memory Clinic is a specialized monthly clinic based on the MINT memory clinic model. We are dedicated to helping patients who are experiencing memory difficulties. A multidisciplinary team of skilled health care professionals complete a thorough assessment with both patient and their family member or caregiver.
The Memory Clinic is designed for those who:
- Are experiencing memory difficulties that may or may not be related to aging
- Are at risk of functional decline due to their memory difficulties
The Program:
- Make recommendations that can include home and driving safety strategies and/or further medical testing
- Offers referral to community resources and assistance with making the right connection to the resource
- Provides comprehensive assessment and recommendations that are shared with patient's physician to enable best possible care
Patients experiencing memory difficulties should speak to their physician for a referral to the Memory Clinic.
For more information
Smoking Cessation
The Smoking Cessation Program is one initial counselling session for an individual smoker who wants to select a date to quit and a plan to be successful.
Smoking Cessation Program is designed for those smokers who:
- Want to quit smoking
- Are ready to quit smoking
The program:
- Is the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation
- Provides evidence based information and guidance about choosing the correct quit smoking aid
- Is an individual counselling appointment
- Provides educational material
- Provides opportunity to be registered with Quit Smoking Follow-up Program
Speak to your physician to be referred for a smoking cessation appointment.
For more information
Cooking Classes
Join our Registered Dietitian Carolyn for free hands-on cooking classes at your doctor's office. Learn new skills and recipes, taste great food, and ask your questions in a casual environment with the dietitian. Any level of cooking experience is welcome. Please let us know if you have any food allergies when you register, our kitchen is not allergen-free.
Speak with your physician's office to register for classes, or call Carolyn at the clinic to find out about upcoming class topics.