Program: Atikokan Family Health Team - INR Program
Organization: Atikokan Family Health Team
Phone Numbers: 807-597-8781
Fax: 807-597-6008
Email: administration@atikokanfht.com
Website: www.atikokanfht.com
Address:
PO Box 398
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
Street
Address
:
101 Zuke Rd
Atikokan
Location:
  • Located on the corner of Zuke Rd and MacKenzie Ave E
  • Located across from the Atikokan Hydro yard
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Ashley McEvoy - Registered Practical Nurse


Service Description:
  • Offers the option of having a patient's International Normalized Ratio (INR) tested to determine thickness or thinness of the patient's blood
  • Serves as an alternative to going to the hospital lab
  • Uses a "Coagucheck" monitor to offer the point of care (POC) testing
  • Provides new dosage instructions, if required, to patient under a medical directive
  • Provides counselling for managing blood levels with medications, lifestyle choices and diet
  • Program information also includes:
    • Option of attending INR nutrition classes in partnership with FHT dietitian
    • Assistance from FHT Pharmacist



    Fees: None
    Application: Call to make an appointment
    Eligibility / Target Population: Anyone requiring INR testing on a regular basis; do not have to be rostered with clinic
    Languages: English
    Area Served: District of Rainy River
    See Also: Rehabilitative Care - Community-Based Specialized Clinics and Services
    Last Updated: 3/6/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=161140

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