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Program:
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Palliative Care Unit
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Phone Numbers:
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519-464-4400 ext 8542
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Address:
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London Building
89 Norman St
Sarnia, ON
N7T 6S3
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Intersection:
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Norman St and London Rd
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Location:
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Sarnia
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Daily 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Palliative care at BWH specializes in medical care that focuses on providing patients relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness, no matter the diagnosis or stage of disease. The Palliative Care team aims to improve the quality of life for both patients and their families.
Bluewater Health has a dedicated Palliative Care unit staffed by team of palliative care nurses and physicians. Patients are admitted to the unit to help with their symptoms or for end-of-life care.
The hospital also has a palliative care liaison nurse who is available in both Sarnia and Petrolia to act as a resource for nursing staff and to help patients and their families navigate the system.
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Call or visit
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who need end of life care
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Lambton County
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Last Updated:
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4/11/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=216140
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