Bone Mineral Densitometry A medical imaging technique used to check the level of calcium in bones. Often used for diagnosing osteoporosis and predicting risk of fractures.

Cardiorespiratory Diagnostics Diagnostic intervention to determine the condition of patient's heart and lungs. Includes lung function, exercise tolerance, echocardiogram, and Holter monitor test.

Complex Continuing Care Hospital inpatient service for medically complex patients, often the result of a chronic or devastating illness. Care may include ventilation, special feeding, tracheotomy care, special pain management and palliative care.

Computed Tomography An imaging modality that utilizes x-ray photons for image production, with digital reconstruction. Commonly used for brain, abdomen, chest and pelvis.

Dietitian Consultation Individualized nutrition counselling. Normally provided by a Registered Dietitian.

Endocrinologist Physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the endocrine system

Gastroenterologist Physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treat of diseases of digestive organs, including stomach and intestine.

General Surgeon A surgical subspecialty focusing on abdominal organs.

Health Education Classes Provides education to participants to make choices that may improve wellness or reduce risks of disease. May focus on specific diseases or specific lifestyle issues (e.g. healthy eating).

Internal Medicine Specialists who diagnose and treat illness in adults.

Mammography An imaging modality that uses low energy x-rays specifically for imaging of breast tissue.

Memorial Service Providers A service in honour of a deceased person.

Oncologist Physicians who specialize in treating people with cancer.

Otolaryngologist (ENT) Physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the head and neck. (Particularly the ear, nose and throat.)

Physiotherapy Use of physical methods, including manipulation and exercise therapy aimed at restoring movement and balance after injury, disease or surgery.

Plain Radiography (X-Ray) Diagnostic imaging technique that uses electromagnetic radiation, especially X-rays, to view internal structure of human body.

Spiritual Care Spiritual care providers help to integrate spiritual and religious aspects of care, as defined by the individual, into the care of the whole person - body, mind and spirit.

Ultrasound An imaging modality that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to provide cross-sectional images of the body. Commonly used for abdomin, pelvis, cardiovascular, and obstetric purposes.

Urologist Physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of problems of male and female urinary tracts and male reproductive organs.