Riverside Health Care - Fort Frances - La Verendrye Hospital - Telestroke Program - Age Friendly Sarnia

Application

Required to present a valid Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan (OHIP) card or other Provincial Health Insurance

Eligibility / Target Population

Individuals in an emergency or life-threatening situation who require immediate medical attention

Fees

Service - Fees for uninsured Canadians and out-of-country residents

Contacts

Program Administrative Assistant - Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network
807-684-6703 * nwostroke@tbh.net

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provincial Telestroke Program offers the following services:

Stroke coverage, available Mon-Sun 24 hours via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
Use of CritiCall Ontario to contact a neurologist
Supports discussions between Emergency Department physicians and a neurologist regarding the treatment of stroke patients