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Program:
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Dryden Area Family Health Team - Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-223-7406
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Fax:
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807-223-7462
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Address:
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Box 3003 58 Goodall St
Dryden, ON
P8N 2Z6
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Street
Address:
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40 Goodall St
Dryden
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Location:
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- Located on Goodall St in Dryden on the S side of TransCanada Hwy
- Closest intersection is at Goodall St and McMillan Ave
- Situated beside the Dryden Regional Health Centre
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Jane Kennedy - Physiotherapist
807-223-7406 Ext 3122 * jkennedy@drhc.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Assists people living with chronic pain to better manage their symptoms and their daily livesOffers a free 6-week workshop which consists of weekly 2.5 hour sessionsTeaches individuals how to:- Use relaxation techniques and exercise
- Deal with frustration and fatigue
- Eat and sleep better
- Use medications effectively
- Evaluate new treatments
- Pain and symptom cycle
NOTE: Workshop participants receive for free the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions course book, the Chronic Pain Workbook, and the Moving Easy Program CD
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Fees:
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None; Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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- Open to referrals from any source
- Call to register
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals living with chronic pain
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora
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Last Updated:
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6/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=164638
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