The North Shore Health Network Geriatric Team says services are expanding at the Thessalon Site.
Network President, CEO Tim Vine, says effective yesterday, geriatric rehabilitation services will be available at the Thessalon Site, by appointment only.
He says offering care close to home is an important part of supporting health and wellness, and rehabilitation services like this allows older adults to live in their homes more independently for longer, reduce travel barriers to access care, and help support a vibrant community.
Vine says referrals to access the geriatric rehabilitation services may be sent by a provider from hospital, emergency department or walk-in-clinics adding referrals by a primary care provider are preferred to ensure a collaborative approach to care. THey may also be sent in by patients themselves or a family member on their behalf with all referrals triaged by the intake team.
Referrals should be sent through one of the following:
- Fax: 705-356-2574 ATTN: Physiotherapy Department
- Phone: 705-356-2265 ext 2480
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.nshn.care/geriatric-team
For more information about the Geriatric Program, please visit our website: https://www.nshn.care/geriatric-team
John Stevenson is the first patient to try out the new equipment for expanded geriatric rehabilitation at the Thessalon Site with the assistance of Lisa Straatsma, Registered Kinesiologist (L) and Carli King, Physiotherapy Assistant (R). Photo provided.
