North Shore Chronic Disease Services (NSCDS)
Welcome to North Shore Chronic Disease Services. We provide assessment, education and support to you, your family, and your health care team about managing your chronic condition(s) and promoting healthy living. We currently offer the following:
Chronic Disease Management, Care Coordination for Patients with Complex Health Needs
Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Education Programs
Diabetes in Pregnancy Clinic
Pediatric Clinic
Young Adult Clinic
Respiratory
In-patient respiratory education for staff and patient at Lions Gate Hospital
Community-based Respiratory Disease Education Program (COPD and Asthma)
One-on-one Self-Management Support for up to 3 months
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ? BREATH Program at Lions Gate Hospital
5-week Group Education and Exercise program
Cardiac Rehab and Cardio Metabolic program ? Service fees apply.
West Vancouver Community Centre
Hours of operation
?Mondays - Fridays from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Referral
?North Shore Chronic Disease Services Referral FormParking & transportation
?Directions to West Vancouver Community Health Centre
Driving from Whistler/Squamish, West Vancouver | Driving from North Vancouver or Fraser Valley | Transit & Drop-off |
Take Hwy #1 East Exit @ 21st Street Exit Turn right onto 21st Street Head south on 21st; ? block from Marine Dr, there is a round-about Turn right into underground parking off the round-about. Take the elevators or stairs to VCH 2nd floor Reception #241 | Take Hwy #1 West Exit @ 21st Street Exit Turn left onto 21st Street Head south on 21st; ? block from Marine Dr, there is a round-about Turn right into underground parking off the round-about. Take the elevators or stairs to VCH 2nd floor Reception #241 | Check www.translink.ca for bus options. Exit bus at 22nd St and Marine Drive. Walk north ? 1 block; Turn right into Community Centre; entrance through the parking lot Drop Off: Turn right on 22nd; drop-off at entrance through parking lot Take the elevators or stairs to VCH 2nd floor Reception #241 |
Eligibility
?See individual program eligibility.
Resources
Self-Management Programs to help you live with a chronic condition:
Self-Management of BC ? help adults gain knowledge, skills and confidence in managing their health
BounceBack ? help adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry
North Vancouver Rec: An online wellness resource for people with chronic illness