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Program:
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Asthma Education Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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905-338-4691 or 905-845-2571 ext 4691
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Toll-Free:
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To avoid long distance charges to a Halton Healthcare hospital, just dial local hospital number and request to be transferred
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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905-338-4631
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Address:
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3001 Hospital Gate
Oakville, ON
L6M 0L8
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Intersection:
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Third Line and Dundas St W
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Location:
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Oakville (Bronte Creek)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Paid parking
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Hours:
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Tue-Thu 8am-4pm
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Service Description:
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Offers comprehensive assessment, treatment and education for adults and children living with asthma * educational services are available at all three sites of Halton Healthcare and daytime and evening appointments are also available
Educational topics include:
- learning what can trigger the condition
- how to choose best method of control
- how to monitor the condition daily
Pediatric Asthma Clinic:- available to children and adolescents ranging from newborn to 17 years of age who are struggling with asthma
- focuses on the needs of children who continue to be hospitalized, visit the Emergency Department often, miss school days and meet the criteria of having poor asthma control
- pediatric respirologist and asthma educator will work together to provide patients and caregivers with the tools to safely and effectively manage their asthma, improve quality of life and decrease utilization of emergency medical services
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Fees:
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Fees covered with valid Ontario Health Card
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Application:
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Referral to the program is required from Emergency Department (ED), Post Emergency Pediatric Clinic (PEPC) or by a family doctor or community pediatricians
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Anyone with asthma
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive services available upon request
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Area Served:
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Oakville and area
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Last Updated:
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12/23/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=92439
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