Niagara Health System

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Record #: NIA0748 Last Modified: 06 May 2013 Last Full Update: 30 May 2012
Contact Information
Address & Map
5546 Portage Rd
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1J4
 
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Mailing AddressPO Box 1018 
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X2
Office Phone905-378-4647 
Fax905-358-8435
Websitewww.niagarahealth.on.ca
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Falls
DescriptionIn-patient and Out-patient services: 
General Medical/Surgical; Complex Continuing Care (Chronic Care); Geriatric Medicine; Mental Health; Emergency; Intensive Care; Ophthalmology; Ear, Nose and Throat; Gynaecology; Orthopaedics; Plastic Surgery; Urology; Dental; Palliative Care; Laboratory; Diagnostic Services, Rehabilitation Services; Discharge Planning and Quick Response Team. 
 
Outpatient clinics:  
Ontario Breast Screening Program -- a breast screening and assessment service for women 50 years of age and older. No referral necessary but appointment required. Contact 905-358-4952. 
 
Breastfeeding Clinic -- provides access to certified lactation consultants offering support, advice and encouragement to lactating women and their children. Contact 905-378-4647 ext 53705. 
 
Cardiac Health and Rehab Program -- offers a variety of cardiovascular rehabilitation and risk reduction services such as; supervised exercise programs, nutrition counselling and stress management. Contact 905-641-2542. 
 
Niagara Diabetes Centre, Niagara Falls satellite location -- provides diabetes counselling/education either in group or individual appointment formats for newly diagnosed and established diabetes. Specialty programs are also offered for paediatrics, pregnancy and insulin pumps. All appointments are booked through the main office in Welland via phone 905-682-4200 or Fax 905-682-3622. Program access requires physician referral. General information can be accessed via NDC@niagarahealth.on.ca.  
 
Niagara District Stroke Centre -- provides a range of programs for Niagara residents, including partnerships for comprehensive stroke care with Niagara EMS, ER, Inpatient Acute Stroke Unit, follow-up care, Stroke Prevention Clinic and more. Contact 905-378-4647 ext. 55556.  
 
Geriatric Assessment Outpatient Clinic -- provides a comprehensive physical, psychosocial and environmental needs assessment for Niagara's senior population. Contact 905-378-4647 ext 53013. 
 
Speech Language Pathology Department -- Provides Speech Language Pathology service to preschoolers (0-5 yrs) through Speech Services Niagara and adults (18 yrs and up) on an in-patient and out-patient basis. Contact 905-358-4928 ext 54928. 
 
Volunteer Resources -- the hospital has an active adult and youth volunteering program to compliment the work of hospital staff. Contact 905-378-4647 ext 54927.
HoursIrregular, call for details
DatesAll year
EligibilityAll
LanguagesEnglish ; French ; Italian ; Interpretive Services - may be available
Subjects
Service CategoriesBreast Examinations ; Breastfeeding Support Programs ; Cardiac Rehabilitation ; Diabetes Management Clinics ; Emergency Room Care ; General Acute Care Hospitals ; Geriatric Assessment ; Health/Disabilities Related Volunteer Opportunities ; Hospital Based Outpatient Services ; Pulmonary Rehabilitation ; Speech and Language Pathology
See Also TermsActivities of Daily Living Assessment ; Balance Screening ; Breast Milk Banks ; Breast Self Examination Instruction ; Cholesterol/Triglycerides Tests ; Dementia Evaluation ; Dementia Management ; Diabetes Screening ; Foot Screening ; Hospitals ; Insulin Injection Supplies ; Respiratory Aids ; Speech Aids ; Wound Clinics
SubjectsDiabetes ; Doctors ; Emergency services ; Health assessments ; Hospitals ; Information and referral ; Occupational therapy ; Osteoporosis ; Physiotherapy ; Sports medicine ; Strokes