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Telestroke Program
58 Goodall St
Dryden
Dryden
807-223-8201
9-1-1
Fax: 807-223-2370
Ontario Telemedicine Network: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Last updated: Jul 30, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Required to present a valid Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan (OHIP) card or other Provincial Health Insurance
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Individuals in an emergency or life-threatening situation who require immediate medical attention
Fees
Service fees for uninsured Canadians and out-of-country residents; None for most services
Contacts
Program Secretary - Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network
807-684-6703 * nwostroke@tbh.net
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, including the administration of Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA), an FDA approved drug used to treat strokes
Last updated: Jul 30, 2024: Suggest an edit
