Janeway Lifestyle Program

The Janeway Lifestyle Program works with families whose children have been identified as having a risk factor for the development of a chronic disease such as high cholesterol, high blood sugars, high blood pressure, liver disease and weight concerns.

Through education, intervention and fun, we promote a healthy lifestyle to eat well, be active, feel good about oneself, and live healthy!

We provide a safe social space and non-judgmental service. We focus on reducing barriers to lifestyle changes while improving nutrition, physical activity, and self-esteem for all children. Our goal is to help children and their families enjoy a healthy life.

What we do

The Janeway Lifestyle Team works locally and provincially with:

1. Families whose children (aged 2-18 years) have been identified as having a risk factor for the development of a chronic disease.
2. Health-care professionals to help build capacity in reducing risk factors for the development of chronic disease as well as assisting health-care professionals to discuss lifestyle behaviours using a health focus.
3. Community leaders interested in promoting healthy active living in their home community.

Learn more about the work that we do, access patient education information and resources by following an icon below:

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Who we see

Children and youth (aged 2-18 years) who have been identified as having a risk factor for the development of a chronic disease.

Our team

Our team is comprised of the following health-care professionals:

• Pediatric endocrinologist
• Psychologists
• Dietitians
• Social workers
• Physiotherapists
• Recreation development specialists

How to access this service

Regional services

Children aged 2 -18 years who have a risk factor for chronic disease can be referred by any health-care professional. Families will be invited to an orientation and an appointment for an interdisciplinary assessment will be provided at that time.

Provincial services

Children aged 2 -18 years who have a risk factor for the development of a chronic disease can be referred by any health-care professional in their region. Families will be given an appointment for an interdisciplinary assessment at the next travelling clinic to their area.

Referrals

A referral for regional or provincial services is required from health-care provider, such as your family doctor, allied health professional or nurse practitioner. Physicians and health providers can email a completed Referral for Consultation – Janeway Lifestyle Program (PDF) to lifestyle.program@easternhealth.ca.

Where we are

Janeway Lifestyle Program
Janeway Children’s Health and Rehabilitation Centre
300 Prince Philip Drive
St. John’s, NL
A1B 3V6

Hours of operation

Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., along with some evening and weekend groups.

How to reach us

Telephone: 709-777-4387
Fax: 709-777-4736
Email: lifestyle.program@easternhealth.ca

For health-care professionals

Please see information for health providers.