Hôpital Notre-Dame Hospital - Hearst

Application

No referral required for private pay services * medical referral required for OHIP coverage * medical referral may be required for third-party insurance
In home services: Apply through Ontario Health atHome

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

People requiring physiotherapy services * OHIP coverage for those 19 years and under, 65 years and older, ODSP or Ontario Works recipients, and people hospitalized for at least one night due to an injury

Fees

Set fee * physiotherapy services may be covered by OHIP/Episode of Care, WSIB, auto insurance or third-party insurance if eligible * initial Evaluation: $65 * follow-up visit with physiotherapist: $37.50 * follow-up visit with physiotherapy assistant: $22.50 * Walker Assessment: $40 * Free for CPC Programs (Episode of Care and Bundled Care)

Contacts

Nancy Gauthier - Coordinator

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

Designated for the provision of French language services

Area(s) Served

Hearst and surrounding areas

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Physiotherapy clinic and in home services * health professionals assess and treat conditions that affect the muscles, nerves, and bones that may be caused by work or sports or motor vehicle collision injuries, chronic conditions, or to recover after an operation (hip and knee surgery) * ongoing treatment is provided until physiotherapy needs are met * services include:

evaluation and management of injuries
manual therapy
condition-specific exercise programs
posture correction
education/teaching/training on proper body mechanics
acupuncture treatments / dry needling
use of modalities (IFC, ultrasound, laser, heat/cold, TENS, traction)
tissue distraction release with silicone cups
crutch adjustment/walking patterns/stair training
multi functional gym and various cardio equipment
walker assessment

OHIP-insured physiotherapy clinic