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Programme:
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Regional Bariatric Care Centre
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Adresse postale:
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984 Oliver Rd Medical Building; Suite 104
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6V4
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Carte
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Point géographique:
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Located in the Medical Building beside the hospital on Oliver Rd
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Accessibilité:
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Accessible en fauteuil roulant
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Description des services:
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Provides a comprehensive range of acute care in-patient and out-patient services to the residents of Thunder Bay and regional referral services to the residents of Northwestern Ontario
Operates a regional assessment and treatment centre for pre and post-operative care of patients with obesity requiring gastric bypass surgery
Two types of services offered include:
Medical Services
Provides non-medical services, including nutrition and lifestyle counselling, for individuals who cannot or choose not to have surgery
Surgical Services
Performs gastric bypass surgery, however, will refer complex cases to a partner program in Southern Ontario
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Procédé et formulaires:
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- Individuals must have their primary care provider request a referral to the clinic through the Ontario Bariatric Registry
- A primary care provider can be a family doctor, a walk-in clinic doctor, or a nurse practitioner
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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- Individuals 18 years of age or older who are obese
- Individuals who are considering surgery are required to have a body mass index of 40 or higher
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Zone(s) desservie(s):
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Kenora, Rainy River, and Thunder Bay
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Carte
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