Capital Health - Weight Wise

John Stanton, Weight Wise Community Ambassador and Owner of the Running Room

"What I appreciate is Capital Health's comprehensive approach to this major issue. It includes prevention, healthy eating initiatives, and advocacy for policies that promote wellness and treatment options for overweight and obese people."

Alberta Health Services Weight Wise program is a region-wide initiative focused on helping residents achieve healthy weights for healthy lives. This program addresses the obesity epidemic that exists in our population today and is aimed at helping stop the incidence of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and many others.

Weight Wise provides you with tools, access to experts and information, plus programs and services to help you reach a healthy weight for improved health.

In it for the Long Haul - Take control of your health for the long haul with the Weight Wise Progress Tracker. This online tool tracks your progress, supports you with reliable information and tips, and provides you with feedback to help you achieve your goals. The tracker is personal, confidential, and quickly accessible by logging in as a registered participant.

Check out the Weight Wise Community Network for a list of community partners who can provide you with support to help you eat healthy, get active, and achieve a healthy weight.

You can also learn how to make healthier choices by attending a Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Area Weight Wise workshop. Informational workshops are offered as a two-part series to help you create your own plan or support your family in weight management.

The Adult Weight Wise Community Workshops help adults develop healthier lifestyles and practice strategies to better manage their weight.

Alberta Health Services also offers programs for those requiring additional medical assistance to address their weight issues, including a physician's referral.

Weight Wise Physician Referral Forms

Pediatric Referral Form (PDF)
Pediatric referral form for Weight Wise, implemented in spring 2009. If patient is over 17 years of age at time of referral, please complete adult referral form (Physician Referral Form)
Adult Referral Form (PDF) NEW!
New adult referral form, implemented in fall 2009. If patient is 17 or under, please complete the pediatric referral form (Physician Referral Form)
Edmonton Obesity Staging System (PDF) NEW!
For use with the Weight Wise adult referral form. Information on the Edmonton Obesity Staging System (EOSS).

The Adult Weight Management Clinic engages the patient with a multidisciplinary team of health specialists to treat obesity. A doctor's referral is required.

The Pediatric Centre for Weight and Health (PCWH) delivers and evaluates weight management programs for overweight children between the ages of 8 and 17. A doctor's referral is required. The program engages pediatric patients and their families with a multidisciplinary team of health specialists to help kids develop healthy weight management behaviours. The program operates out of two sites: Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre and Misericordia Community Hospital.

Weight Wise Tips of the Week...

More Veggies Please!
Make it a habit to add extra vegetables, fresh or frozen, to spaghetti sauce, soups, stews, chili, casseroles or frozen meals. more...

Weight Wise Exercise Solutions: "I have no time for exercise"
Practice decreasing, delegating, or eliminating some tasks and activities from your day. Learn to say no if something conflicts with your scheduled activity. Enlist the support of your family when it comes to household chores so you can free up some time to exercise. In our society physical activity is necessary for health, it is not a luxury. Make it a priority.

More tips...

Use the links below to access additional resources that will help you be active, eat healthy, manage your weight and prevent chronic disease.