Health-care Teams
We are committed to working together to determine your health-care needs and provide you with safe, effective and customized care.
Here are some of the health professionals you may meet during your stay with us:
Pharmacists
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians review and monitor all medications . They will check for allergies, drug interactions and other potential safety concerns. They are also available to teach you about your medications and answer any questions you have about them.
Physicians
a physician will assess you, order any medications, tests or treatments needed and, if necessary, can refer you to specialists . Physician assistants (PA) provide care under the supervision of a physician. They may ask you questions about your illness, perform a physical examination, order tests, provide a diagnosis or provide treatment.
NURSE
Visiting nurses, also called home care nurses, meet patients in their homes to provide nursing care including medication administration, treatment and other nursing interventions.
Future Plan
Dietitians & Nutrition Technicians
If you have difficulty eating or have lost weight due to illness, registered dietitians and nutrition technicians can assess your nutritional needs and help you meet them. Dietitians are also available for individual counselling or group education sessions on topics such as cancer, diabetes, heart health, and living with stroke.
Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists (PT) and physiotherapist assistants (PTA) may help you enhance and maintain your physical abilities at the highest level possible. Physiotherapists provide assessment, education and treatment for a wide range of health issues. They may provide therapeutic exercises, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, strengthening exercises, and mobility training.
Psychologists
Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat mental health issues, including dealing with illnesses, injuries, and personal crises in your life. Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, pain management, sleep disorders, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, and feelings of grief and loss are often treated by psychologists. They provide emotional support throughout the course of treatment and help you manage any side effects.
Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory therapists and anaesthesia assistants monitor, assess and treat you if you have difficulties breathing because of certain medical conditions like asthma, heart disease, or pneumonia. They may also care for you in the operating room if you need to undergo anaesthesia or if you are delivering a baby.
Social Workers
Social workers can assist you and your family in coping with the impact of illness, injury and hospitalization. They provide counselling that may focus on adjustment, self-esteem, dealing with loss, and managing relationships. They facilitate discharge planning, and can address practical needs such as finances and connecting you to the resources you need in the community.
Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-language pathologists and communicative disorders assistants help you maximize your ability to communicate, which may include the ability to speak, share thoughts, problem solve, understand others, read and write. They also help ensure you can swallow food and drink safely.
We are committed to working together to determine your health-care needs and provide you with safe, effective and customized care.
Here are some of the health professionals you may meet during your stay with us:
Pharmacists
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians review and monitor all medications . They will check for allergies, drug interactions and other potential safety concerns. They are also available to teach you about your medications and answer any questions you have about them.
Physicians
a physician will assess you, order any medications, tests or treatments needed and, if necessary, can refer you to specialists . Physician assistants (PA) provide care under the supervision of a physician. They may ask you questions about your illness, perform a physical examination, order tests, provide a diagnosis or provide treatment.
NURSE
Visiting nurses, also called home care nurses, meet patients in their homes to provide nursing care including medication administration, treatment and other nursing interventions.
Future Plan
Dietitians & Nutrition Technicians
If you have difficulty eating or have lost weight due to illness, registered dietitians and nutrition technicians can assess your nutritional needs and help you meet them. Dietitians are also available for individual counselling or group education sessions on topics such as cancer, diabetes, heart health, and living with stroke.
Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists (PT) and physiotherapist assistants (PTA) may help you enhance and maintain your physical abilities at the highest level possible. Physiotherapists provide assessment, education and treatment for a wide range of health issues. They may provide therapeutic exercises, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, strengthening exercises, and mobility training.
Psychologists
Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat mental health issues, including dealing with illnesses, injuries, and personal crises in your life. Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, pain management, sleep disorders, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, and feelings of grief and loss are often treated by psychologists. They provide emotional support throughout the course of treatment and help you manage any side effects.
Respiratory Therapists
Respiratory therapists and anaesthesia assistants monitor, assess and treat you if you have difficulties breathing because of certain medical conditions like asthma, heart disease, or pneumonia. They may also care for you in the operating room if you need to undergo anaesthesia or if you are delivering a baby.
Social Workers
Social workers can assist you and your family in coping with the impact of illness, injury and hospitalization. They provide counselling that may focus on adjustment, self-esteem, dealing with loss, and managing relationships. They facilitate discharge planning, and can address practical needs such as finances and connecting you to the resources you need in the community.
Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-language pathologists and communicative disorders assistants help you maximize your ability to communicate, which may include the ability to speak, share thoughts, problem solve, understand others, read and write. They also help ensure you can swallow food and drink safely.
