Record #: BAR1837
Last Modified: 17 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 16 Jan 2024

Description

Description (Service) Certified Respiratory Educators may conduct spirometry and provide education regarding:
  • smoking cessation, basic pathophysiology of Asthma and/or COPD, inhaler technique and tools for monitoring disease (Peak Flow Monitor, Asthma Diary), symptomatic relief strategies, allergies and environment control and other community resources available
  • helps patients develop individualized action plans and goals to self-manage their chronic lung condition
  • delivered by a Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist with additional certifications in respiratory health and a specialized interest in the management of Asthma and COPD

Service Details

Hours Program hours vary
Areas Served Barrie
Eligibility Individuals with chronic lung conditions such as Asthma and COPD who are registered patients of Barrie Family Health Team Doctors/Nurse Practitioners
Application
  • Referral from a Family Health Team Physician or Nurse Practitioner
  • by appointment only
Languages English
Fees None - covered by OHIP

Address and Location

Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Barrie Primary Care Campus
370 Bayview Dr, 3rd Flr
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 7L3
Intersection Bayview Dr and Big Bay Point Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-721-0370 ext 2
Fax 705-797-2033
Website barriefht.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarrieFHT
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarrieFHT
Primary Contact Natalie O'Doherty, Executive Assistant; Phone: 705-721-0370 ext 2118; Fax 705-725-4708; Email: nodoherty@bcfht.ca
Alternate Contact Tanya Lewis, Communications Coordinator; Phone: 705-721-0370 ext 2118; Email: tlewis@bcfht.ca

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