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Program:
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Tuberculosis Service
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Phone Numbers:
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416-243-3600 ext 34626
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Crisis:
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Call 911 in emergencies
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Fax:
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416-243-8397
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Address:
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170 Emmett Ave
Toronto, ON
M6M 2J5
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Intersection:
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West of Jane St and North of Eglinton Ave W
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Location:
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Toronto (Mount Dennis)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms * braille elevator, lowered buttons * designated parking
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Hours:
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Service: Daily 24 hours
Visiting Hours: Daily 11am-9pm
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Service Description:
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Short-term rehabilitation program for people with complex tuberculosis (TB) and other mycobacterial infections * core services provided by a respirologist, attending physician, nurse practitioner, nursing staff, recreation therapist, clinical pharmacist, and clinical care coordinator * patients are discharged when they are no longer infectious or a risk to family and others
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Fees:
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Service covered for patients with a valid Ontario Health Card * refugees/refugee claimants may be eligible for full TB-related coverage through Interim Federal Health * private insurance may cover students and temporary workers if they meet criteria for benefits
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Application:
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Medical referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults 16 years and older with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of tuberculosis or other mycobacterial infection * inpatient treatment considered for people who have drug resistant or multi-drug resistant strain of TB, a reaction to medication, and associated conditions that make outpatient treatment not possible
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Translation services available
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Area Served:
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Toronto
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Last Updated:
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4/10/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=160439
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