Halton Healthcare - Georgetown Hospital

Application

Referral to the program is required from Emergency Department (ED), Post Emergency Pediatric Clinic (PEPC) or by a family doctor or community pediatricians

Eligibility / Target Population

Anyone with asthma

Fees

Fees covered with valid Ontario Health Card

Languages

English

Language Notes

Staff speaks a variety of languages * interpretive services available

Area Served

Halton Hills and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Paid parking

Description of Services

Offers comprehensive assessment, treatment and education for adults and children living with asthma * educational services are available at all three sites of Halton Healthcare and daytime and evening appointments are also available

Educational topics include:

learning what can trigger the condition
how to choose best method of control
how to monitor the condition daily

Pediatric Asthma Clinic:

available to children and adolescents ranging from newborn to 17 years of age who are struggling with asthma
focuses on the needs of children who continue to be hospitalized, visit the Emergency Department often, miss school days and meet the criteria of having poor asthma control
pediatric respirologist and asthma educator will work together to provide patients and caregivers with the tools to safely and effectively manage their asthma, improve quality of life and decrease utilization of emergency medical services

Asthma Education Centre