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Program:
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Niagara Community Paramedic Program
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Organizations:
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Niagara Region
Niagara Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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Description of Services:
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Community-based health care in which paramedics provide alternative to family doctor, walk-in clinic, or emergency department * provides preventative, at-home health care visits * focuses on reducing avoidable use of emergency and ambulance services * helps older adults and vulnerable, at-risk people live safely in their homes * services include:
- health and medical risk assessments
- chronic disease management
- medication management
- care coordination with primary care providers and other agencies
- referral to community programs and resources
- remote patient monitoring
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Fees:
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Free
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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High-risk clients who have complex medical issues such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure * people with comorbidities who have visited the emergency department at least five times in the past year
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Application:
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Call * accepts medical referrals
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Languages:
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English
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Area(s) Served:
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Niagara Region
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Phone Numbers:
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905-984-5050
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Email:
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info@niagararegion.ca
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Website:
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www.niagararegion.ca/living/health_wellness/ems/
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Location:
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Niagara Region
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