PROGRAMS, SERVICES AND INSTITUTES NEPHROLOGY CLINIC • 416-323-7559 ext. 4 • Ground Floor/AACU Provides assessment and follow-up to patients with acute or chronic kidney diseases, including hypertension, diabetes and primary renal diseases. Physician referral is required. OSTEOPOROSIS – CENTRE FOR OSTEOPOROSIS & BONE HEALTH • 416-323-BONE (2663) • 4th Floor An interdisciplinary model for chronic disease management, this program is for women and men with osteoporosis who want to slow down the progress of the disease, and for women who want to reduce their chances of developing it. Bone Mineral Densitometry Testing A bone density test uses X-ray technology to measure the bone mineral density in specific areas of the body to evaluate for low bone mass or osteoporosis. The results are used to help determine future fracture risk. Physician referral required. Osteoporosis Telemedicine Program Focusing on under-serviced and remote communities in Northern Ontario, the program provides clinical care and education for individuals who are at increased risk for fractures and bone loss related to osteoporosis. Physician or nurse practitioner referral required. PAIN PROGRAM • 416-323-6269 • 3rd Floor The Pain Program in partnership with the Toronto Academic Pain Medicine Institute and its affiliated partners (St. Michael’s Hospital, University Health Network, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Sinai Health Services) provides specialized assessment, interventional procedures, multi-modal pain program and pharmacological optimization for patients living with chronic pain. This multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, physical therapists and social workers.
Where do I find the Nephrology Clinic?
RADIOACTIVE IODINE CLINIC • 416-323-4874 • Ground Floor/AACU Located in the Acute Ambulatory Care Unit (AACU) this service offers short stay overnight treatment for thyroid cancer. Patients are hospitalized in isolation during their 48-hour treatment period. Physician referral required RESPIROLOGY PROGRAM • 416-323-6137• 4th Floor Diagnostic, treatment, education and management program for asthma, smoking, COPD and smoking related pulmonary disease (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis). Consultation and followup care. Physician referral required. Respirology Clinics Pulmonary Function Lab Diagnostic testing and personalized smoking cessation program. Physician referral required. RHEUMATOLOGY PROGRAM • 416-323-6344 • 4th Floor For patients with a wide variety of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases. Urgent appointments are available for patients with concerns about potential or known inflammatory arthritis, active autoimmune disease and more acute rheumatic conditions. A multidisciplinary team, including an advanced practice physiotherapist, provides specialized assessment and educational services. Physician referral required.
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