| Program: | Swallowing Clinic (Progression) | ||
| Organizations: |
University Health Network Toronto Western Hospital Outpatient Clinics |
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| Description of Services: |
Hospital-based outpatient program for people who have swallowing disorders * services may include:
Services provided by a speech language pathologist and registered dietitian Progression level of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Covered by OHIP | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | People who have swallowing disorders | ||
| Application: | Medical referral required * referrals are accepted from a UHN physician for any patient seen through a UHN clinic * referrals should specify a request for videofluoroscopy swallow study, and provide pertinent history/reason for referral | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Toronto | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 416-603-5997 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 416-603-5318 | ||
| Website: | www.uhn.ca/KNC/Clinics/Swallowing_Clinic | ||
| Address: |
East Wing, 4th Fl 399 Bathurst St Toronto, ON M5T 2S8 |
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| Intersection: | Bathurst St and Dundas St W | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Kensington-Chinatown) | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm | ||
| Rehabilitative Care Details | |||
| Age Group: | Adult | ||
| Rehabilitative Condition Population: | Medical/General | ||
| Level of Rehabilitative Care | |||
| Community Based Levels Progression: | Hospital-Based Outpatient Therapy | ||
| Program Details | |||
| Service is for Individuals Who: | have swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) which is common in people with neurological conditions, head and neck cancer, or after some surgeries or illnesses | ||
| External Referrals Accepted: | No | ||
| Cost to Client: | OHIP Pays | ||
| Admission Criteria | |||
| Diagnosis: | oropharyngeal dysphagia, commonly in people with neurological disease, head and neck cancer, or as a consequence of surgical intervention or illness | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 10/21/2025 |
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