Mon-Fri 8am-4pm (clinics and chemotherapy suite) * Visiting hours: oncology care - daily 11am-8:30pm * palliative care - no limitation or restrictions on visitation
Application
Medical referral required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
People living in Mississauga Halton and Central West Regions suffering from incurable and/or life-limiting illnesses of a cancerous and/or non-cancerous nature
Fees
Most services covered by OHIP
Languages
English
Language Note
Interpretive services available
Area(s) Served
Dufferin County, Mississauga Halton, and North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge Health Sub-Region
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Provides specialized inpatient and outpatient cancer care and support services
Outpatient services:
Cancer screening
Medical oncology - Clinics and Radiation therapy
Systemic (drug-based) oncology - Clinics and Chemotherapy
Rapid Evaluation and Assessment of Cancer Treatment (REACT)
Palliative care clinics with medical and radiation oncology
Brain tumour, central nervous system tumours
Clinical trials
Inpatient services:
Dedicated oncology inpatient beds
Complex malignant hematology
Psychosocial services:
Survivorship and follow-up care
Nutrition support
Drug coverage support
Mental, emotional, spiritual well-being
Patient and family education
Patients are admitted to the unit for medical reasons like stroke (CVA), pneumonia or, for the treatment, management, and care related to cancer diagnosis * health care team meets on a regular basis to review and continue to develop the plan of care as needs change * literature is available on a variety of issues and can be obtained from the Oncology Information Centre on the unit Palliative care - therapists comfort and support individuals and families who are living with a terminal illness * patients may be admitted to the palliative care unit from home or hospital
Wheelchair Accessible