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Program:
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St Joseph's Hospital - GLA:D - Education and Exercise for Osteoarthritis
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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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Administration: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Call for program times
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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
As part of the Rheumatic Diseases Program, offers a 6 week education and exercise program for people with knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) delivered by a certified therapist- Teaches participants the right way to move to reduce OA symptoms, reduce pain, take fewer amounts of pain medication and allow for increased physical activity and quality of life
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Application:
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Referral from local physician to Rapid Access Clinic
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms
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