Group Health Centre - Sault Ste Marie - McNabb St - Congestive Heart Failure Program (CHF)

Application

Accepts referrals from the Sault Area Hospital, health care providers, Ontario Health atHome

Eligibility / Target Population

Varies per program

Fees

Set fees

Executives

Cynthia MacKay - Director of Clinical Services - Congestive Heart Failure Program
mackay_c@ghc.on.ca

Languages

English

Area Served

Sault Ste Marie and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Through home and office visits, and phone support, the program nurses assist patients in understanding:

signs and symptoms of CHF
importance of medication compliance
diet and fluid restrictions
importance of exercise

The CHF program also has a direct affiliation with GHC’s cardiac rehab program * CHF patients can be referred to the exercise component (VIPEX) as well as the services of the registered dietitian and social worker