Halton Healthcare

Site: Georgetown Hospital

Service: Asthma Education Centre

Record #: MHH0685
Last Full Update: 19 Dec 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-873-0111 ext 8199
Toll Free Phone To avoid long distance charges to a Halton Healthcare hospital, just dial local hospital number and request to be transferred
Crisis Phone Call 911 in emergencies
E-Mail patientrelations@haltonhealthcare.com
Website www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca/services_/28763/t28657-respiratory-therapy/t28317-asthma-education-centre
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Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1961
Funding Ontario Ministry of Health * Ministry of Long-Term Care * donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

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
Hours

Hours vary * appointment is required

Areas Served Halton Region
Boundaries Halton Hills and area
Eligibility Anyone with asthma
Application

Referral from community pediatricians or by an emergency room physician

Languages English
Fees Fees covered with valid Ontario Health Card

Site Information

Site Location Halton Hills
Located In Community Halton Hills
Address & Map
1 Princess Anne Dr
Georgetown, ON L7G 2B8
Intersection Trafalgar Rd and Princess Anne Dr
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Allergy Specialty ~ Asthma ; Condition Specific Treatment ~ Asthma ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Asthma ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Asthma

Copyright

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