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Program:
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Dryden Area Family Health Team - Heart Health 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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Office: Mon-Tue 8 am-8 pm, Wed-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Call for times of clinics
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Service Description:
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Offers blood pressure monitoring and educationEducates individuals about high blood pressure (hypertension) to understand the risks and strategies for lowering blood pressureProvides education and information for:- Self-monitoring of blood pressure and management through diet, exercise, stress reduction and smoking cessation
- Cholesterol management
- Congestive heart failure (CHF)
- Stroke prevention
Cardiac Education Program- Offers post event cardiac education
- Includes individual assessment, education and support
- Develops treatment/education goals for each person and reviews recent event, heart health, blood pressure management and medication use
- Offers nutrition and healthy lifestyle education with Registered Dietitian
- Conducts weekly group educational sessions
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Fees:
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None; Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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- All services/programs require registration/appointment but not a referral
- Nursing Station clinic and Shopper's Drug Mart clinic operate on a drop-in basis
Cardiac Education Program: Requires a Physician/Nurse Practitioner referral
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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
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Last Updated:
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4/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=164640
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