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Program:
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Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Infectious Diseases
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Phone Numbers:
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807-468-3147
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-830-5978
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Fax:
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807-468-4970
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Address:
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210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
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Location:
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- Located at First St N within the former Mount Carmel School
- Closest intersection is at First St N and Matheson St S
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Manager of Infectious Diseases
807-223-3301
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Service Description:
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Works to optimize vaccine use and to control infectious diseasesReports diseases to the Ministry of Health (mandatory reportable diseases, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act)Provides listing of reportable diseasesImplements specific measures to control the spread of a disease during an outbreakProvides guidelines to schools and daycares on diseases within facilitiesCollaborates on infection control policies and procedures in all acute and long-term care facilitiesTuberculosis (TB) Control- Provides free tuberculosis skin tests and treatment
- Offers case management, information and resources
Participates in the following groups and/or committees:- Infection Control Committees: improves coordination of emergency preparedness and contingency planning in the event of an outbreak
- Northwestern Ontario Regional Infection Control Network (RICN): a network of infection control committees
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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No application process
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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No restrictions
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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4/10/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141963
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