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Program:
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Community Paramedicine
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Phone Numbers:
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905-546-2424 ext 5782 press 2
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Fax:
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1-888-980-9971
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Address:
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489 Victoria St N
Hamilton, ON
L8L 5H1
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Intersection:
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Victoria Ave N and Burlington St E
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Location:
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Hamilton (Trenholme)
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Community-based health care in which paramedics provide alternative to family doctor, walk-in clinic, or emergency department * provides preventative, at-home health care visits * focuses on reducing avoidable use of emergency and ambulance services * helps older adults and vulnerable, at-risk people live safely in their homes * services include:
- health and medical risk assessments
- chronic disease support
- medication reconciliation and referral
- care coordination with primary care providers and other agencies
- referral to community programs and resources
- remote patient monitoring to manage chronic disease
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call * accepts medical referral
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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High-risk clients who have complex medical issues such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Hamilton and area
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Last Updated:
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9/8/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=201700
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