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Program:
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St Thomas Elgin General Hospital
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Phone Numbers:
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519-631-2030
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Teletype:
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519-631-7789
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Address:
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189 Elm St
St Thomas, ON
N5R 5C4
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Intersection:
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Elm St between Hepburn Ave and Wood St
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Location:
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St Thomas
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Emergencies: Daily 24 hours
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Executives:
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Karen Davies - President and Chief Executive Officer
Dr Waleed Chehadi - Chief of Staff
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Contacts:
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Melissa Beilhartz - Manager, Communications and Engagement
519-631-2030 ext 2354 * melissa.beilhartz@stegh.on.ca
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Service Description:
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179-bed facility serving the City of St Thomas and all seven municipalities within the County of Elgin
Services include:- outpatient care (surgery and ambulatory clinics)
- diagnostic imaging
- inpatient acute care (medicine, surgery, maternal child)
- emergency services
- post-acute care (rehabilitation and continuing care)
- regional satellite services (chemotherapy and stroke unit)
Acute Medical Unit
- Nursing care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory problems (pneumonia, chronic bronchitis) and cardiovascular disease (stroke, chest pain and heart failure)
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Continuing Care Centre (CCC)
- Offers 3 levels of care including activation, restoration and progression * exercise and recreational activities increase and strengthen independence * average length of stay is 56 to 72 days
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Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- 14-bed closed unit to care for patients over the age of 18 who are critically ill or injured and whose condition requires continuous monitoring and support * classified as Level 3 to provide service to patients who require advanced or prolonged respiratory support
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Mental Health Care
- 15-bed unit for inpatients requiring hospitalization up to two weeks, and space for related outpatient programs and services
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St Thomas District Stroke Centre - Integrated Stroke Unit
- One of four District Stroke Centres in the South West region * 8-bed Integrated Stroke Unit (ISU) provides acute and rehabilitative care, service and support to patients living in St Thomas and Elgin County who have experienced a stroke
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Women and Children's Program - Pediatrics, Having a baby at STEGH, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Pre-natal, intrapartum, post-partum, neonatal, and pediatric care
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Fees:
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Most services are covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Walk in for emergency department * medical referral required for most other services
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Varies depending on the program or service
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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Interpreter services available upon request
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Area(s) Served:
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St.Thomas and Elgin County
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Last Updated:
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9/11/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=11598
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