Healing Connections

Anyone who has had breast cancer surgery in the Edmonton Zone can self-register for the program. You must be a resident of Alberta and be in the province when attending.

Nutrition (Tuesdays)

Our registered dietitian will teach you about healthy eating after breast cancer surgery to help you heal. You will also learn about the side effects of cancer treatment related to nutrition along with food myths.

Physical therapy (Wednesdays)

Our physical therapists lead exercise sessions that include feedback.

Level 1
This session covers information on regaining shoulder movement after surgery and how to safely stretch and exercise at home. Other topics include proper posture and how to massage a scar.

Level 2
This session builds on the stretching exercises from Level 1. We also show you how to do strengthening exercises.

You can receive assessment and treatments as an outpatient at the Misericordia Community Hospital. Your treatment may qualify for funding from Alberta Health Services if you had surgery within the last 12 weeks.

Occupational therapy (Thursdays)

Our occupational therapist will teach you about lymphedema, energy conservation, mental and emotional health and sexual health.

Each session includes check-in and registration, a presentation and time for questions.

You can register for the sessions you feel would be most helpful to you. You have four weeks to complete your session(s).

You can register before your surgery, but you cannot start the program until one week after your surgery.

Zoom

We offer our sessions through Zoom, an online meeting platform. You will receive invites that allow you to phone into a session or join using your computer. For physical therapy sessions, you will need to use a computer that has a microphone and webcam.

How to register

Call 780.735.2757 and be prepared to provide your:

• provincial health number
• email address
• choice of sessions

After you register

Once you register for a session, you will receive two emails. The first will explain how to use Zoom, and the second will include your Zoom meeting invites.

Phone: 780.735.2757
Fax: 780.735.2621

The group is open to adults who are:

• 18 and older
• Alberta residents in the surgery and/or treatment phase for breast cancer and receiving their care in Edmonton

There is no registration or fee to attend the group.

The group runs weekly on Tuesdays, excluding statutory holidays, from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location

Wellspring Alberta — Edmonton House
11306-65 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB

The location offers free parking and is wheelchair accessible.

Contact

Phone: 780.735.2757

Resources to guide you through your breast cancer journey

The Healing Connections nurse consultant supports patients after their breast cancer surgery by offering extra help and resources. You can choose to be contacted after your surgery.

The nurse consultant provides personalized information based on your physical, emotional, and social needs. This includes sharing details about Healing Connections programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and nutrition.

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Contact

Jessica Cortes, nurse consultant 
Phone: 587.983.6821