Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre - Telestroke Program

Entrance to Emergency is on the South side of the building, follow the signage

Program:

Telestroke Program

Organization:

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre

Phone Numbers:

807-737-3030

Crisis:

9-1-1

Fax:

807-737-5127

Email:

info@slmhc.on.ca

Website:

www.slmhc.on.ca

Address:

PO Box 909
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B4

Street Address:

1 Meno Ya Win Way
Sioux Lookout

Location:

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Ontario Telemedicine Network: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Public Contacts:

Program Administrative Assistant - Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network
807-684-6703 * nwostroke@tbh.net

Service Description:

Operates a fully-accredited, 60-bed acute care facility and provides an array of services

Administers the William A 'Bill' George Extended Care Facility

Provincial Telestroke Program offers the following services:

Stroke coverage, available Mon-Sun 24 hours via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
Use of CritiCall Ontario to contact a neurologist
Supports discussions between Emergency Department physicians and a neurologist regarding the time sensitive treatment of stroke patients, including the administration of IV thrombolytics or transfer to Endovascular Thrombectomy Centre

Fees:

Service fees for uninsured Canadians and out-of-country residents

Application:

Required to present valid Ontario Health Insurance card (OHIP) or applicable medical insurance information

Eligibility / Target Population:

Individuals in an emergency or life-threatening situation who require immediate medical attention

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Cree, Oji-Cree, Ojibway; available upon request

Area Served:

Alcona, Frenchman's Head, Kejick Bay, Savant Lake, Hudson, Pickle Lake, and Kenora