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Rehabilitative Care in North East
Soins de réadaptation en Ontario du Nord-Est
Program: Algoma Respiratory Education Program
Organization: Group Health Centre - Sault Ste Marie - McNabb St
Description of Services: Services provided to the people of the Algoma district who have, or are at risk of developing, respiratory problems * certified respiratory educators provide evidence-based screening, assessment, treatment, education and support in order to assist individuals improve their quality of life * assists clients who have asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or who need screening for lung disease

Clients with asthma learn:
  • how to use puffers and how to take medication as prescribed
  • warning signs and symptoms of reactions to watch for and how to know allergic and non-allergic triggers
  • how to avoid exposure to triggers by changing your environment
  • importance of not smoking and living in a smoke-free environment
  • managing asthma using an action plan and peak flow monitoring (meter that measures the amount of air that can be expelled from the lungs)

Clients with COPD work with a team of health care professionals including a certified respiratory educator, kinesiologist, dietitian and social worker * this team provides education and support about:
  • causes of COPD and what you can do about it
  • how COPD affects your lungs
  • help to quit smoking
  • medications and how to take them
  • how to check how you are doing
  • recognizing if you have a chest infection and knowing the steps to take
  • exercise and conserving your energy
  • managing stress in your life
  • following a healthy diet
Requirements
Fees: Set fees
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People who have, or are at risk of developing, respiratory problems
Application: Call or visit * no referral required
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Sault Ste Marie and area
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 705-541-2670
Toll-Free: 1-800-461-2407
Fax: 705-541-2298
Website: www.ghc.on.ca
Address: 240 McNabb St
Sault Ste Marie, ON
P6B 1Y5
Street
Address:
83 Willow Ave
Sault Ste Marie
Map
Intersection: Willow Ave and Chapple Ave
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

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