Chronic Diseases

FIND CHRONIC DISEASE SUPPORT NEAR YOU

Algoma Diabetes Education & Care

A collaborative team of Certified Diabetes Educators, both registered dietitians and registered nurses, a social worker, foot care nurse and primary care providers, utilize current clinical practice guidelines to assist both adults and children with Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes and those with Prediabetes.

Call: 705-541-2670

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Group Health Centre Cardiac Rehab

This program is designed to work collaboratively with physicians and other allied health professionals to provide an individualized exercise program, education and counselling using a holistic approach. Physician/Nurse-Practitioner referral is required.

Call: 705-541-2670

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ParaMed Sault Ste. Marie

ParaMed nurses assist clients in self-management of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, chronic obstructive lung disease and others.

Call: 705-759-0110

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Lung Health Foundation

The Lung Health Foundation is dedicated to ending gaps in the prevention, diagnosis, and care of lung disease in Canada.

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Arthritis Society Canada

Community-based rehabilitation programs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers are available at this organization.

Call: 1-800-321-1433 ext 3307

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Group Health Centre: Congestive Heart Failure/ Family Health Program

This team of RNs works closely with Primary Care Providers to support patients with multiple chronic illnesses and Congestive Heart Failure in their home. This program is for GHC rostered patients only.

Call: 705-541-2670

Group Health Centre: Anticoagulation Program

Provide safe, effective and efficient anticoagulation to maintained on Warfarin utilizing a clinic coordinated by a specialized anticoagulation RN through medical directives. This program is for GHC rostered patients only.

Call: 705-541-2240

Group Health Centre: Algoma Diabetes Program

ADEC is an interactive, interdisciplinary team for Type 1, Type 2, gestational and pediatric diabetes, and IGT. Services offered include Individual and Group sessions for newly diagnosed/ongoing follow-up, emergency appointments, and more.

Call: 705-541-2670

Group Health Centre: Cardiac Rehab Program

Cardiac Rehab is and an interdisciplinary team that provides education, support and an exercise program for those patients who have experienced a Cardiac Event in the last calendar year.

Call: 705-541-2670

Group Health Centre: Nutrition Services

Call: 705-541-2670

Group Health Centre: Foot Care

RPN, specially trained in foot care, offers foot care to clients who cannot maintain nail and foot care on their own. Home foot care services are offered for those who are home-bound.

Call: 705-541-2670

Group Health Centre: Respiratory Care Program

Offer clinical management of patients, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment and education of those in our community with lung disease.

Call: 705-541-2670

Group Health Centre: Hep C Program

Care and treatment services that will help curb the spread of Hepatitis C by ensuring diagnosis and treatment for Hep C. Work on promotion of Harm Reduction Strategies in the community.

Call: 705-759-5690

Group Health Centre: HARP (HIV & AIDS Resource Program)

Provide services to people living with, at risk and affected by HIV, as well as provide case management, support and crisis intervention. Work on the promotion of Harm Reduction Strategies in the community.

Call: 705-759-5690