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Program:
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Smoking Cessation Program
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Address:
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PO Box 398
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
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Map
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Location:
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- Located on the corner of Zuke Rd and MacKenzie Ave E
- Located across from the Atikokan Hydro yard
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Service Description:
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The Atikokan Family Health Team includes: Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Dietitian, Mental Health Worker, Pharmacist and Administration allow physicians and other allied health providers to work as a team to focus on keeping patients healthyThe vision calls for physicians, nurse practitioners and other members of the team to practice together in a positive working environment, sharing and benefiting from the complementary knowledge and skills of their colleagues
Offers a smoking cessation program to assist individuals in quitting tobacco useConducts initial assessment to determine the patient's smoking habits and health profile to provide the appropriate treatmentProvides self-management support and strategiesAssists patients released from hospital to remain smoke-free after dischargeOffers the following support and services:- Education and information
- Counselling
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) that can include a patch, lozenges, gum and inhalers
- Prescriptions for Champix or Zyban (through FHT Pharmacist)
Note: Patients will qualify for up to six months of free nicotine replacement therapy
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Application:
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Call to make an appointment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Patients of the Family Health Team
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