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Program:
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Atikokan General Hospital - GLA:D - Education and Exercise for Osteoarthritis
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Phone Numbers:
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807-597-4215
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Fax:
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807-597-4305
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Address:
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PO Box 2490
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
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Street
Address:
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120 Dorothy St
Atikokan
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Location:
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- Located on Dorothy St just off Hwy 622
- Directly behind the OPP Station
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Hours not specified; call for information
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Public Contacts:
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Kelsey Weir - Certified Therapist/Registered Kinesiologist
807-597-4215 Ext 355 * weirk@aghospital.on.ca
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Service Description:
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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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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Physician referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis symptoms
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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
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Last Updated:
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7/18/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=189400
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