Provides services for all Albertans across the lifespan who are at risk, or affected with a genetic condition(s). Individuals and families referred may include pregnant couples, newborns, children or adults.
The Clinical Genetics team provides genetic assessment, screening, diagnosis, genetic counselling, and treatment (when available).
The Inherited Metabolic team provides diagnosis, lifelong treatment, monitoring, education and support for individuals and families impacted by metabolic conditions.
Both services focus on patient and family centred care and, as well, are actively involved in research to best support quality care for patients and families.
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Genetic outreach centres, located in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat and Red Deer, have genetic counsellors available to see patients and families closer to home. In cases where a geneticist MD is required, a geneticist from Calgary travels monthly to all sites to provide medical genetic consultations.
For more information visit the Clinical & Metabolic Genetics website.