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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 the option of having a patient's International Normalized Ratio (INR) tested to determine thickness or thinness of the patient's bloodServes as an alternative to going to the hospital labUses a "Coagucheck" monitor to offer the point of care (POC) testingProvides new dosage instructions, if required, to patient under a medical directiveProvides counselling for managing blood levels with medications, lifestyle choices and dietProgram information also includes:- Option of attending INR nutrition classes in partnership with FHT dietitian
- Assistance from FHT Pharmacist
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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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Anyone requiring INR testing on a regular basis; do not have to be rostered with clinic
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