Thunder Bay Service Menu

Nuview: Chest X-Ray, Echocardiogram

• Make a referral.

MDAC: ECG

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Thunder Bay Diagnostics: ECG, Chest X-Ray, Echocardiogram

• Referral by Fax: (807) 345-7090

LifeLabs: ECG

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Curans Heart Centre: ECG, Echocardiogram

• Referral by Fax: (807) 345-0099

Curans Heart Centre:

• Dr. Vahid Akbari

• Dr. Jamal Al-Atawneh

• Dr. Alkantari Amhalhal

• Dr. Javier Bonacina

• Dr. Mark Henderson

• Dr. Abdorasoul Javan

• Dr. Christopher Lai

• Dr. Andrea MacDougall

• Dr. Atoosheh Rohani

• Dr. Masoud Sadreddini

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Medical Diagnostics and Consulting

• Dr. Sulaiman Alrashidi

Make a referral by Ocean or Fax

Port Arthur Health Centre

• Dr. Frank Nigro

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Ontario Health atHome

For: People living with conditions such as congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Services offered: Six-month health coaching geared to patient needs, including guidance for patients to check their own blood pressure, weight, heart rate, and pulse.

Remote monitoring program allows patients to send results and answers to a few simple questions to their Telehomcare nurse. If their readings fall outside of their normal range, their nurse is alerted and can respond as needed, and will also communicate directly with their primary care provider.

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TBRHSC Telehomecare

For: Individuals with moderate to severe heart failure.

Services offered: Short-term coaching to assist patients with recognizing and self-managing their symptoms and disease.

Remote monitoring program includes daily vital sign measurements and symptom checks reviewed by a nurse practitioner.

How to refer:

Phone: (807) 684-6753

Fax: (807) 346-4570

Community Paramedicine - Remote Patient Monitoring

For: Older people (>=65 years) in the City of Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation living with complex or poorly controlled chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, moderate to severe COPD, or heart failure. The program may benefit patients experiencing frequent exacerbations, difficulty managing their conditions, or repeated calls to 911.

Services offered: In-home assessment, remote monitoring equipment setup and education, and ongoing review of health readings. The team follows up on concerning readings, reinforces medication adherence and proper inhaler technique, provides condition-specific education, and helps patients navigate health and community services. Community paramedics communicate relevant concerns and changes directly to the patient’s primary care provider.

Community Paramedicine - Home Visit Program

For: Older people (>=65 years) in the City of Thunder Bay and Fort William First Nation who have complex health needs or face barriers to accessing care. This may include people who are homebound, have difficulty managing medications or chronic conditions, experience frequent exacerbations, or repeatedly call 911.

Services offered: Community paramedics provide in-home health assessments, medication adherence support, inhaler technique asssessment, condition-specific education, timely interventions, in-home vaccinations, social prescribing, UTI testing and treatment, fall-risk screening, and system navigation. Community paramedics communicate relevant findings, interventions, and concerns directly to the patient’s primary care provider.

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Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

For: Individuals with stable heart failure.

Services offered: 16-week hybrid program that aims to improve physical health, enhance mental well-being, regain confidence in everyday life, and reduce cardiovascular risk factors.

Program includes education, guided exercise, and personal counselling.

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Curans Motion in Action

A free weekly exercise program facilitated by Curans Heart Centre. Motion in Action aims to accommodate participants of all ages, genders, and physical abilities.

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Palliative Carelink

Offers support with care coordination, advance care planning, and palliative care.

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NorWest CHC Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs

6-session, virtual workshop that teaches practical skills to manage symptoms like fatigue, pain, and stress.

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HeartLife Community Support Group

HeartLife Foundation is a leading patient-led heart health organization. The Facebook group provides a safe and supportive space for patients and caregivers affected by heart diseases.

Join here.