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Program:
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Telehomecare Program
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Phone Numbers:
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1-855-683-7112 * 905-494-2120 ext 56670
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Address:
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2100 Bovaird Dr E
Brampton, ON
L6R 3J7
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Intersection:
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Bramalea Rd and Bovaird Dr E
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Location:
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Brampton (Sandringham—Wellington)
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Hours:
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Administration | |
| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
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Service Description:
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For patients living with COPD or chronic heart failure, Telehomecare can help
Through a telephone and the internet, patients will be linked with a registered nurse at Brampton Civic. The nurse will:
- remotely monitor patient's health at home
- contact patient to provide support and advice if patient's condition changes
This program is funded by the Ministry of Health and provided in partnership with the Ontario Telemedicine Network
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Application:
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Health care providers can enrol patients in the program by faxing a completed referral form to 905-494-6784 or contacting the program by phone: 1-855-683-7112
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Patients with an established diagnosis of a congestive heart failure (CHF) or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Repeated emergency department visits and/or hospital admissions
Capable of using in-home monitoring equipment
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Area Served:
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Toronto (Etobicoke), Vaughan (Woodbridge), Dufferin County, and Peel Region
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