Southlake Health - Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM)

Eligibility / Target Population

Frail, high risk seniors with complex issues presenting at the emergency department

Contacts

Annie Hayward - GEM Nurse
ahayward@southlake.ca
Susan Fowler - GEM Nurse
sfowler@southlake.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation services available

Area Served

Newmarket

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Consultation by a specialized geriatric nurse within a hospital emergency room to provide assessment, diagnosis, identification of "frail and at risk" elderly, and to initiate appropriate treatment in the hospital or community