Compass Community Health Centre
Site: Hamilton Central - 438 Hughson St - Feet First: Steps for Health
Service: Feet First: Steps for Health
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: HAM0597 | Last Modified: 28 May 2020 | Last Full Update: 15 Nov 2019 |
| Notices | |
|---|---|
| Public Comments | Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Compass Community Health Groups are cancelled until further notice. All non-essential programs and services including the gym services are also cancelled. |
| Contact Details | |
| Office Phone | 905-523-0090 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-844-223-3338 |
| Fax | 905-667-8859 |
| Website | www.nhchc.ca/pages/index/Health%20Care |
| Site Details | |
| Areas Served | Brant County ; Burlington ; Haldimand County ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region ; Norfolk County |
| Located In Community | Hamilton Central |
| Address & Map | 438 Hughson St N Hamilton, ON L8L 4N5 |
| Intersection | Hughson St N and Burlington St E |
| Service and Access Details | |
| Description (Service) | Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Compass Community Health Groups are cancelled until further notice. All non-essential programs and services including the gym services are also cancelled. Provides assessments, consultation and treatment to people with diabetes. Services are provided by Registered Chiropodists (licensed foot and ankle specialists) and Registered Practical Nurses. Satellite clinics are located in Stoney Creek (New Village Retirement Home), Burlington (Joseph Brant Community Health Centre), Haldimand, Norfolk, Brant, and Niagara (under the Feet First Niagara program). |
| Hours | Health Centre Hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-4pm |
| Eligibility | People with diabetes who have risk factors such as peripheral neuropathy, decreased sensation, foot deformities, evidence of peripheral vascular disease, boney prominences, plantar callus, absent pedal pulses, (no open wounds) and/or barriers to using existing services (e.g. income, language) |
| Application | Physician referral required |
| Languages | English ; Albanian ; Spanish ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None - Services coverd by OHIP |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2009 |
| Funding | Provincial |
| Service Categories | Podiatry/Foot Care |