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Program:	St Joseph's Hospital - Geriatric Telemedicine Program
Organizations:	St Joseph's Care Group
Phone Numbers:	807-346-2497
Fax:	807-346-2304
Email:	SJCG.geriatricTelemedicine@tbh.net
Website:	sjcg.net/
Address:	PO Box 3251 35 Algoma St N Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5G7
Street Address:	35 Algoma St N Thunder Bay
Location:	St Joseph's Hospital is located on Algoma St N in the N ward of Thunder Bay Closest intersection is at Algoma St N and Camelot St Situated beside The Courthouse Hotel Thunder Bay
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm
Service Description:	Provides a comprehensive geriatric assessment via telemedicine (using videoconferencing and other electronic equipment) with a focus on identifying resources and strengths of the client Community services are identified and/or initiated to keep clients in their home and community and a coordinated care plan is delivered based on the assessment needs of the client and their families
Application:	Physician/Nurse Practitioner referral is required, though clients without family doctors can access referrals through walk in clinics
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Seniors 65 years and older or physiologically and/or cognitively equivalent who have: deteriorating health or functional status safety concerns frequent or increased use of health services altered quality of life Residency Requirements: For seniors living throughout Northwestern Ontario (Clients living in the city of Thunder Bay can access Geriatric services at St Joseph's Hospital)
Languages:	English ; French
This information was last completely updated on: 2-21-2025
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