The cleft lip, palate and craniofacial team, based at Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre, is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing care to children of Newfoundland and Labrador who have a cleft lip and/or palate and all other head or facial differences.
What we do
Our goal is to provide an individualized treatment plan for your child to ensure they develop to the best of their ability.
Routine follow-up and regular assessments are provided to support you and your child through medical and surgical interventions and social concerns.
Who we see
We provide care to children and youth up to their 18th birthday (as late as 25 if under active treatment).
Our team
Our team includes the following health-care professionals:
- Pediatricians
- Plastic surgeons
- Ear nose and throat physicians
- Nurses
- Speech language pathologists
- Dentistry staff
- Dietitians
- Occupational therapists
- Psychologists
- Social workers
We also work very closely with all other medical providers including orthodontics, genetics and dermatology to meet the needs of our clients.
How to access this service
Any child with a cleft or craniofacial difference can be referred to the team. Please contact:
Telephone: 709-777-4005
Fax: 709-777-4955
Where we are
Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre
1st Floor
300 Prince Philip Drive
St. John’s, NL
A1B 3V6
How to reach us
Nurse Coordinator – Telephone: 709-777-4005
