Programs & Services

Complex Diabetic Foot Care - Publicly funded service with the Foot Care Nurse, offered to individuals with complex diabetic conditions - patients must meet specific eligibility criteria - Available through self or physician referral

- PROGRAM ON HOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

- ONCE AVAILABLE, WILL POST START DATE

Diabetic Education Program - Information on how to properly manage your pre-diabetes\diabetes with an Registered Nurse and/or Registered Dietitian - Available through physician or self-referral

Wound Care - Provide dressing changes as physician or St. Joseph's Care Group orders with ongoing wound assessments
Staple/Suture Removal - Provide staple/suture removal from a surgical wound after the appropriate period of time following a procedure

Available through physician or self-referral

1-on-1 counselling and psychotherapy treatments with a Registered Psychotherapist - Available through physician or self-referral

72-hour cardiac monitoring with a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse - Available through physician referral only.

We provide screening appointments with our Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner for routine HPV screening - Available through physician or self referral - Limited availability

Adult Immunizations/Injections
Childhood Immunizations
Travel Immunizations
Administering subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections for specific health conditions

All available through physician or self referral

Assessment of cognitive function with a series of questions that tests orientation, attention, language and memory using the MOCA and/or MMSE screening tools with a Registered Nurse - Available through physician or self-referral

We offer assistance for patients/clients with forms and general navigation of the healthcare and government systems with the assistance of the Mental Health Support Worker.

Hypertension Program - Provides monthly monitoring & education to patients regarding management of high blood pressure with a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Practical Nurse - Available through physician referral.
Blood Pressure Monitoring - Available through physician or self referral.
24 Hour Blood Pressure - Compact blood pressure monitor patient would have applied, wear for 24 hours, then have removed in clinic - Available through physician referral.
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) - A test that compares the blood pressure measured at the ankles with the blood pressure measured at the arm - Available through physician referral.

Provide spirometry testing from a Registered Respiratory Therapist in clinic, and on rare occasion, in hospital

Available through physician referral only

Removal of cerumen(buildup) in the ear canal using warm water and a syringe. Patient to use mineral oil in the ear for at least a minimum of 5 days prior to appointment.

We provide various programs throughout the year in collaboration with other community partners
Self-Esteem Program - School based visits from the Mental Health Support Worker that focuses on building classroom resiliency, self-esteem, conflict and resolution.
Community Walking Program - Stay active with access to a safe indoor location to walk and socialize during the Winter months. Everyone welcome!
Best Start Programming - A series of workshops focused on optimal mental health and nutrition for mothers, infants and children provided by Registered Dietitian and Registered Psychotherapist.
Interactive Nutrition Program - Interactive workshops to help you build your confidence and knowledge around eating/cooking healthy provided by a Registered Dietitian.

A Registered Nurse provides support to assist people who are ready to quit smoking - Nicotine replacement therapy is available - Available through physician or self referral.

Medication and therapeutic treatment approach for opiate addiction made available through the Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine Program (RAAM) with the Addictions Program Care Coordinator and MD, partnered with PACE and NOSP - Available through physician or self referral.

Post hospital discharge follow up phone call within 7-14 days by a Registered Practical Nurse or Registered Psychotherapist to ensure patients have needed services arranged, and medications in order.

Weekly to monthly check-ins to monitor INR and adjust Viatmin K Antagonist (VKA) as required, and provide patient education - Available through physician referral

High Yield Approach to Risk Mitigation Safety(HARMS) - Protocol for all patients prescribed opiates for non-cancer pain to increase their safety. Randomized phone calls completed by Addictions Program Care Coordinator