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Program:
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Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario - POGO Satellite Clinic
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Phone Numbers:
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905-813-1100 ext 5017 (POGO Satellite Nurse Coordinator)
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Toll-Free:
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1-855-367-7646 (1-855-FOR-POGO)
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After Hours:
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905-813-4420 (for urgent needs and on weekends and holidays)
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Address:
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2200 Eglinton Ave W, Room 1A100, Pediatrics, Unit 2A
Mississauga, ON
L5M 2N1
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Map
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Intersection:
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Erin Mills Pkwy and Eglinton Ave W
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Location:
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Mississauga (Central Erin Mills)
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Service Description:
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Provides care for pediatric cancer patients from our community, helping to reduce the amount of time they must travel to Sick Kids Hospital for medical procedures and blood work * all children will continue to be diagnosed in tertiary programs which will develop, monitor and modify their individual treatment plans throughout the course of their care
Services include:- chemotherapy
- blood work/blood product transfusions
- follow-up care
- consultations
- education
- central line care
- blood specimen collection
- X-ray, ultrasound tests and CT scans
- medication administration
- supportive care
POGO Provincial Pediatric Oncology Satellite Program transfers aspects of a child’s care, for eligible patients, to a community hospital closer to home * POGO Financial Assistance Program provides relief by reimbursing families for some of the costs they incur * POGO is responsible for the administration of this program, with 100% of the funding coming from private-sector fundraising
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Application:
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Must be referred by oncologist from Sick Kids
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children and youth until 18 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive services available
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