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Riverside Health Care

Telestroke Program


Description
Provincial Telestroke Program offers the following services:
  • Stroke coverage, available Mon-Sun 24 hours via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
  • Use of CritiCall Ontario to contact a neurologist
  • Supports discussions between Emergency Department physicians and a neurologist regarding the treatment of stroke patients, including the administration of Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA), an FDA approved drug used to treat strokes
Eligibility
Individuals in an emergency or life-threatening situation who require immediate medical attention
Application Process
Required to present a valid Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan (OHIP) card or other Provincial Health Insurance
Office
807-274-3261
Crisis
9-1-1
Fax
807-274-2898
Web Site
http://www.riversidehealthcare.ca
Email
riverside@rhcf.on.ca
Mailing Address
110 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 2B7
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Program Secretary, Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network
Email: nwostroke@tbh.net
Phone: 807-684-6703
Fees
Service - Fees for uninsured Canadians and out-of-country residents
Documents Required
Valid Ontario health (OHIP) card
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
April 26, 2023
Address
110 Victoria Ave
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 2B7
  • Located at Victoria Ave across the street from Rainy River
  • Closest intersection is at the corner of Victoria Ave and Front St

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Hours of Operation
Mon
0000 to 2400
Tue
0000 to 2400
Wed
0000 to 2400
Thu
0000 to 2400
Fri
0000 to 2400
Sat
0000 to 2400
Sun
0000 to 2400

Ontario Telemedicine Network: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Service Area(s)
Rainy River District