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Telestroke Program
21 Sylvan St W
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
807-468-9861
9-1-1
Fax: 807-468-3939
Ontario Telemedicine Network: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Last updated: May 21, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Required to present a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card or other Provincial Health Insurance
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Individuals in an emergency or life-threatening situation who require immediate medical attention
Fees
Service - Fees for uninsured Canadians and out-of-country residents
Contacts
Program Secretary - Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network
807-684-6703 * nwostroke@tbh.net
807-684-6703 * nwostroke@tbh.net
Languages
English
Language Note
Ojibway, available upon request
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Provincial Telestroke Program offers the following services:
- Stroke coverage, available Mon-Sun 24 hours via Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
- Use of CritiCall Ontario to contact a neurologist
- Supports discussions between Emergency Department physicians and a neurologist regarding the treatment of stroke patients, including the administration of Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA), an FDA approved drug used to treat strokes
Last updated: May 21, 2025: Suggest an edit
