Sunday, April 5, 2009

Pamphlet Information

Matthews Memorial Hospital –
Services Provided

Operates 24 x 7 Emergency Coverage.
2 full-time Family Physicians whose regular family practice covers 2.000+ patients in Catchment area.
Catchment area covers 1100+ sq km 7,000 permanent residents and 4,000 seasonal residents. Catchment area is from Echo Bay to Bruce Mines, the Hwy 638 corridor and St. Joseph Island. There are 6 schools in the catchment area including: Echo Bay Central School, Laird Central School, Central Algoma Secondary School, Johnson Tarbutt Central School, Authur Henderson Public School and St. Joseph Island Central School.

Provides Chemotherapy [L variety]
Offers Lab collection services, digital x-ray, IV antibiotic treatment of infections to residents [appointment required]

ADSAB Ambulance base
Weekly Chiropractic Clinic & Psychologist, Monthly Diabetic Clinic
TeleHealth Video Conferencing – remote consultation w/health care provider in other centres
Three Observation beds
Operates for less than 0.6% of the Sault Area Hospital’s Annual Budget

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