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Health CareThe Ladysmith Community Health Centre, formerly the Ladysmith Hospital, is a Primary Health Care Centre designed to provide a range of health and community services in one central location. The Centre is located in the Central Island Health Service area of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). You may visit the VIHA website at www.viha.ca for information about all the Island health care services. Current services at the Health Centre are as follows: LADYSMITH COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE MAIN SWITCHBOARD - 250-739-5777 Urgent Care/Clinical Day Care - Acute medical health issues due to injury or illness - if severe call 911. Booked procedures e.g. casts, IV's,Senior's Risk Assessments. Daily 730 am to 1030 pm. 250-739-5777 Therapeutics -. Physiotherapy assessment and treatments - Referral - self, practitioner 250-739-5788 local 54857 Falls prevention program - a multidisciplinary assessment and rehabilitation program aimed at keeping seniors healthy, on their feet and in their homes 250-739-5777 Diabetes Education - Education, monitoring & support re management of diabetes, self testing, diet counseling. Each Monday morning by appointment - drop in most Mondays 2 pm - 3 pm1st Friday of the month am support group. Physician referral Call - 709-300-5600 for an appointment. Nutrition Counseling - Nutrition assessment, education & recommendations. Tuesday by appointment. Referral by health practitioner. Call - 250-739-5788 local 54810 Ladysmith Family Practice Clinic - Provision of team based primary health care - acute illness & injury care, chronic disease management, palliative care, assessment & referral, preventative and wellness. Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, RN's, Support Staff.. Hours - Monday to Friday - variable - by appointment. Referral: Self - priority given to patients who do not have a local practitioner. Call 250-739-5784 Child Health Clinics: Infant immunization and assessment, family coaching, support group. Staffed by Public Health nurses. Monday to Friday - variable hours.Referral: Self, Health Practitioner. Call: 250 755-3388 Youth Health Clinics: Drop in clinic for teens for birth control and STI testing, info.Staffed by Public Health Nurses.Hours: Wednesdays 3-5 pm.Referral: Self, school, Health Practitioner. Call: 250 755-3345 MidwifePrenatal & postpartum care - Laurie Untereiner - Referral by self or other Health Practitioner. Call - Home office - 250-246-4083 Child and Youth Mental Health Services, MCFD: Multidisciplinary Team providing clinical and psychiatric assessment, treatment, integrated case management, consultation and advocacy to children, youth and their families who are seeking assistance with a Mental Health concern. The Aboriginal Outreach team provides Mental Health Services to urban Aboriginal, First Nations and Metis children and their families. Nanaimo Main Office Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Referral: Open to anyone to call Intake Clinician through Nanaimo. Call 250-741-3600 Toll Free: 1-866-722-2235 Youth & Family Addiction Services: Individual (<19) and/or family counseling related to substance use/misuse. Hours 0830 - 1700 Mon. - Fri. Anyone can refer, provided the youth has consented to the referral, as services are voluntary. Call: 250-739-5788 local 54806 Adult Mental Health & Addictions: Intake assessments, screening, short-term follow up & referrals to community resources for those 19 - 65 with mental health & addictions issues. Hours: Monday to Friday by appointment. Referral: Self-referrals, clinicians, GP's, community agencies. Call - 739-5788 local 54804 Crisis line 250-754-4447 if urgent. Home & Community CareCall intake for all programs 250-739-5749 or 1-877-734-4101 Long Term Care Case Manager - assessment of need for assistance in the home, referral to other HCC services & Adult Day Care or admission to Assisted Living or Facility care. Referral: Self, family or practitioner/clinician by calling Intake in Nanaimo Home Care Nursing - nursing care in the community - dressings, teaching, palliative care and assessment and referral to other clinicians. Referral: Self, family or practitioner/clinician by calling Intake in Nanaimo. Home Support - Assistance (eg. bathing) to eligible clients who have health care needs as a supplement to support self/family care to allow the client to remain in their home. Referral: Home & Community Care clinician Therapeutic Services - Home assessment, education and treatment. Stroke Rehab program. Staff: Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist. Referral: Self, family or practitioner/clinician by calling Intake in Nanaimo. Adult Day Care: Day program for eligible adults - mostly seniors - to provide social, physical and mind stimulating activities as well as respite for caregivers. Includes education, treatment and assessment by clinicians as appropriate. Transportation available. Hours - Monday - Friday as per individual assessed need. Referral: Home & Community Care Case Manager. (Intake as above) X-ray: Non invasive radiological exams. Hours- Monday - Friday 10 am to 1pm & 2 pm to 5:30 pm. Referral: Health Care Practitioner. Call -250-739-5788 local 54858 Laboratory: Specimen collection, ECG's, 24 hour heart monitors.Hours: Monday - Friday - 7 am - 4:30 pm, Saturday - 08 - 11 am. Referral: Health Care Practitioner. Call 250-739-5786 Other Ladysmith Services: The Hillside Medical Centre at 541 3rd Avenue, is a traditional family practice clinic. Call (250) 245-2235 to inquire about appointment availability. A number of private offices, such as dentists, physiotherapists, chiropractors, optometrists and others are also located in the community. For further information on health care services in BC: Just three numbers - 8-1-1 - on the phone or online at www.healthlinkbc.ca means easy access to non-emergency health information. Speak with a nurse about your symptoms, consult with a pharmacist about your medication questions, or get healthy eating advice from a dietitian. You can also find the publicly funded health services and resources you need, closest to you. Any time of the day or night, every day of the year, HealthLink BC is as close as your phone or the web 24/7. |
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