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Telestroke Program

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110 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 2B7
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807-274-3261
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9-1-1
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Fax: 807-274-2898
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riverside@rhcf.on.ca
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www.riversidehealthcare.ca
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Ontario Telemedicine Network: Mon-Sun 24 hours

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

Contacts

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

Languages

English

Accessibility

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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 31, 2024: Suggest an edit
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