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Program:
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Health Information Centre
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Toll-Free:
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To avoid long distance charges to a Halton Healthcare hospital, just dial local hospital number and request to be transferred
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Address:
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3001 Hospital Gate, Main Floor, Centre Block
Oakville, ON
L6M 0L8
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Intersection:
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Third Line and Dundas St W
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Service Description:
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Offers health information resources (online Clinical Library and in-person) to patients, their family members and caregivers * personalized information assistance from trained professional librarian and volunteers
Topics include:
- chronic or acute conditions or diseases
- medical treatments and interventions
- medical procedures and surgeries
- drugs and medications
- resources and information on family caregiving
- community resources and services
- if you're having trouble finding information online, or the information you're looking for is not found on the Health Information Centre Online (partnered with iMD), fill out the Information Request Form and a staff member will respond to your request in 2-3 business days
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Application:
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Walk in for emergency department * medical referral required for most other services
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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People of all ages who require health and medical services
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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Interpretive services available upon request
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