Application
Medical referral required
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
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
Languages
English
Language Note
Translation services available
Area(s) Served
Toronto
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Note
Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator, lowered buttons * designated parking
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
