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Program:
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St Joseph's Hospital - Geriatric Telemedicine Program
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Address:
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PO Box 3251 35 Algoma St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 5G7
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Street Address:
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35 Algoma St N
Thunder Bay
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Location:
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- St Joseph's Hospital is located on Algoma St N in the N ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Algoma St N and Camelot St
- Situated beside The Courthouse Hotel Thunder Bay
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides a variety of rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction services, and long-term care services
Provides a comprehensive geriatric assessment via telemedicine (using videoconferencing and other electronic equipment) with a focus on identifying resources and strengths of the clientCommunity services are identified and/or initiated to keep clients in their home and community and a coordinated care plan is delivered based on the assessment needs of the client and their families
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Application:
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Physician/Nurse Practitioner referral is required, though clients without family doctors can access referrals through walk in clinics
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Seniors 65 years and older or physiologically and/or cognitively equivalent who have:
- deteriorating health or functional status
- safety concerns
- frequent or increased use of health services
- altered quality of life
Residency Requirements: For seniors living throughout Northwestern Ontario (Clients living in the city of Thunder Bay can access Geriatric services at St Joseph's Hospital)
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Area Served:
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Kenora, Rainy River, and Thunder Bay
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