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Program:
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Respiratory Therapy
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Phone Numbers:
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705-526-1300 ext 5090
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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705-526-7837
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Address:
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c/o Georgian Bay General Hospital
PO Box 760
Midland,, ON
L4R 4P4
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Street
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Georgian Bay General Hospital
1112 St Andrew's Dr
Midland
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Intersection:
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Station Rd and St Andrew's Dr
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Location:
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Midland
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Service: Daily 24 hours
Visiting hours: Daily 9am-8pm
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Service Description:
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Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) work at the hospital to help patients when having problems breathing
Services include:- oxygen delivery using a mask
- medication delivery (assessment and treatment if appropriate)
- management of asthma
- medical advice and education on proper use of medication devices
Full Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) - when a patient is diagnosed as having decreased air flow through basic spirometry, then they are referred for a full PFT to aid in diagnosing lung diseases * can guide decisions regarding further treatment and intervention
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Fees:
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Most services covered by OHIP
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Application:
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Patients requiring PFT at the hospital will be referred through their primary care provider if identified as needing a lung function assessment
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Language Notes:
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French reception on telephone and website
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Area Served:
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Georgian Bay Township; Simcoe North
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Last Updated:
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8/19/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=220135
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