Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Genetics

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Service: Genetics

Record #: PET0431

Last Modified: 18 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 13 Sep 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Genetics counselling and evaluation are available for adults and children who have characteristics of a genetics condition. Family members may also be referred for genetic counselling to help them understand their own risk of developing or passing on the condition

Common reasons for Pediatric and Adult Genetics include:

having a genetic condition or characteristics of a condition
having developmental delay, poor growth or behaviour differences
having a birth defect or a family member with a birth defect
family history of a genetic condition (such as Huntington disease, Cystic Fibrosis)

This is an Out-of-Home Service

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	Those with characteristics of a genetic condition. Family members may be referred for genetic counselling
Application	Physician referral required
Languages	Interpretive Services
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Peterborough
Address & Map	1 Hospital Dr Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 7C6
Physical Access	Fully Accessible; Elevator(s), unknown

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-876-5185
Fax	705-876-5129
Website	www.prhc.on.ca/cms/genetics-program
Social Media	LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prhc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PRHChospital?feature=watch
Mailing Address	1 Hospital Dr Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 7C6