| Program: | Tuberculosis Service | ||
| Organizations: |
West Park Healthcare Centre Lungs and Breathing |
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| Description of Services: | Short-term rehabilitation program for people with complex tuberculosis (TB) and other mycobacterial infections * core services provided by a respirologist, attending physician, nurse practitioner, nursing staff, recreation therapist, clinical pharmacist, and clinical care coordinator * patients are discharged when they are no longer infectious or a risk to family and others | ||
| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Service covered for patients with a valid Ontario Health Card * refugees/refugee claimants may be eligible for full TB-related coverage through Interim Federal Health * private insurance may cover students and temporary workers if they meet criteria for benefits | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Adults 16 years and older with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of tuberculosis or other mycobacterial infection * inpatient treatment considered for people who have drug resistant or multi-drug resistant strain of TB, a reaction to medication, and associated conditions that make outpatient treatment not possible | ||
| Application: | Medical referral required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Accessibility Notes: | Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator, lowered buttons * designated parking | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Toronto | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 416-243-3600 ext 34626 | ||
| Crisis: | Call 911 in emergencies | ||
| Fax: | 416-243-8397 | ||
| Email: | admitting@westpark.org | ||
| Website: | www.westpark.org/en/Services/TBService | ||
| Address: |
170 Emmett Ave Toronto, ON M6M 2J5 |
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| Intersection: | West of Jane St and North of Eglinton Ave W | ||
| Location: | Toronto (Mount Dennis) | ||
| Hours: |
Service: Daily 24 hours Visiting Hours: Daily 11am-9pm |
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/10/2025 |
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