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Program:
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Stroke Prevention Clinic
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Phone Numbers:
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905-848-7100
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Address:
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100 Queensway W
Mississauga, ON
L5B 1B8
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Intersection:
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Hurontario St (Hwy 10) and Queensway W
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Location:
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Mississauga (Cooksville)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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Service Description:
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Provides quick assessment and access to diagnostic services and treatment for patients at high risk of suffering a stroke * aims to reduce the occurrences of stroke through:
- early assessment and treatment
- patient and health care provider education on stroke prevention
- support and risk factor screening for spouses and family members of stroke patients
- medical care and lifestyle changes
Mississauga Hospital is a regional stroke centre * has four neurologists who specialize in stroke care * patients receive acute and rehabilitation care all in one unit eliminating the need to change beds or health care teams * stroke patients needing admission to hospital are cared for in the hospital's Comprehensive Stroke Unit
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Referral from Trillium Emergency physician is required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Stroke patients and patients at high risk of suffering a stroke
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Mississauga
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Last Updated:
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9/27/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=214603
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