| Program: | Tuberculosis Service (Progression and Maintenance) | ||
| Organizations: |
West Park Healthcare Centre Lungs and Breathing |
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| Description of Services: |
Designated treatment centre for difficult-to-treat cases of tuberculosis (TB) and other mycobacterial infection * service to both in-patients and outpatients Progression and Maintenance levels of rehabilitative care for patients working to restore or maximize functionality, or prevent functional decline or injury, or to maintain functionality |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Service covered for patients with a valid Ontario Health Card * refugees/refugee claimants may be eligible for full TB-related coverage through Interim Federal Health * private insurance may cover students and temporary workers if they meet criteria for benefits | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Adults 16 years and older with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of tuberculosis or other mycobacterial infection | ||
| Application: | Medical referral required for both inpatients and outpatients | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Accessibility Notes: | Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator, lowered buttons * designated parking | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Toronto | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 416-243-3600 ext 34626 (inpatient) 416-243-3600 ext 32180 (outpatient) | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: |
416-243-8397 (inpatient) 416-243-3696 (outpatient) |
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| Website: | www.westpark.org/en/Services/TBService | ||
| Address: |
170 Emmett Ave Toronto, ON M6M 2J5 |
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| Intersection: | Charlton Settlement Ave and Buttonwood Ave | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Mount Dennis) | ||
| Rehabilitative Care Details | |||
| Age Group: | Adult | ||
| Rehabilitative Condition Population: | Pulmonary | ||
| Level of Rehabilitative Care | |||
| Community Based Levels Progression: | Hospital-Based Outpatient Therapy | ||
| Community Based Levels Maintenance: | Hospital-Based Outpatient Therapy | ||
| Program Details | |||
| Service is for Individuals Who: | are suspected of having or have been diagnosed with tuberculosis | ||
| External Referrals Accepted: | Yes | ||
| Cost to Client: | OHIP Pays | ||
| Admission Criteria | |||
| Age Range: | 16 years and older | ||
| Diagnosis: | suspected or confirmed diagnosis of TB or other mycobacterial infection | ||
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 8/27/2024 |
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