Unity Health Toronto - Providence Healthcare

Application

Physician or Nurse Practitioner referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Adults 19 years and older, who requires pain and symptom management

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP * third-party insurance plans may cover a portion of or the full cost of semi-private and private accommodation

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation Services available upon request

Area Served

Toronto

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

35 bed palliative care unit * semi, private and ward rooms * End of Life care, Palliative Pain and Symptom Management and Palliative Respite Care

Specific Medical Accommodations

CADD pump
G-fed patients
ostomy care needs
oxygen
PICC line
special mattresses
suctioning
thoracentesis
wound care
Methadone for pain management

Interprofessional Team

attending Physician
occupational therapist - consultation model
pharmacist
physiotherapist - consultation model
registered Dietitian
registered Nurse
registered Practical Nurse
social Worker
speech language pathologist-consultation model
Chaplain
volunteers

Bereavement Services Available

referral to existing community bereavement supports

About Us

We provide specialized, compassionate care that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of people experiencing the end stage symptoms of a terminal illness. Our goals in caring for a person with a terminal illness and his/her family are to maintain comfort, foster dignity and offer support.

Palliative Care