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Program:
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Congestive Heart Failure Program (CHF)
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Address:
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240 McNabb St
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6B 1Y5
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Street Address:
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83 Willow Ave
Sault Ste Marie
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Intersection:
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Willow Ave and Chapple Ave
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Executives:
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Cynthia MacKay - Director of Clinical Services - Congestive Heart Failure Program
mackay_c@ghc.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Through home and office visits, and phone support, the program nurses assist patients in understanding:
- signs and symptoms of CHF
- importance of medication compliance
- diet and fluid restrictions
- importance of exercise
The CHF program also has a direct affiliation with GHC’s cardiac rehab program * CHF patients can be referred to the exercise component (VIPEX) as well as the services of the registered dietitian and social worker
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Application:
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Accepts referrals from the Sault Area Hospital, health care providers, Ontario Health atHome
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Varies per program
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Area Served:
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Sault Ste Marie and area
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