Waterloo Regional Health Network (WHRN) - WRHN at Midtown

Application

Medical referral required

Eligibility / Target Population

Children and youth birth-16 years

Fees

Most services covered by OHIP

Languages

English

Language Notes

Provides translation services for several languages, including interpretation support for community members that are deaf or hard of hearing

Area Served

Waterloo Region

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Fully Accessible

Description of Services

Acute health care services for children and youth

Juvenile Diabetes Education Centre Diabetes education for children and adolescents * children, adolescents and their families receive interdisciplinary care * follow-up is maintained at regular three month intervals for ongoing support and education * team members involved are nurses, dietitians, social workers, child life and art therapy instructors, endocrinologist and psychologist by referral * fully developed insulin pump program
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level 2 care centre for premature, sick and at-risk newborns
Outpatient Clinic and POGO (Oncology) - Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario Satellite Clinic Outpatient care in oncology, medical follow up care for children and youth * health teaching to assist patient and family understand condition and participate in treatment program * services include maintenance chemotherapy, transfusions, remicade and other infusions, dressing changes, medication administration, x-ray, blood work, specimen collections, vital signs monitoring, IVIG, premature infant follow up, Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, Synagis Clinic
Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Clinic Ongoing medical management of cystic fibrosis patients from infants, children and youth * education and support * services provided by a multidisciplinary team of health professionals including pediatrician, nurse, dietitian, physiotherapist, respiratory therapist and social worker * resources available * medication and supplies * assistance with the day-to-day management of cystic fibrosis
Synagis Clinic Outpatient clinic for children and infants at risk of contracting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

Children's Program