New space, current location, same great service

NEWS RELEASE

NORTH EAST COMMUNITY
CARE ACCESS CENTRE

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New space, current location, same great service

Sault branch of North East CCAC moves to main floor for easier public access

SAULT STE. MARIE - As of Monday, April 23, 2012, the main entrance of the North East CCAC office in Sault Ste. Marie will move to the ground floor at 390 Bay St. (off Elgin St.), in order to provide better access to clients, staff and the general public.

The medical supplies counter will also make the move downstairs so that it’s more convenient for clients and caregivers who need to pick up these supplies as part of their care plan.

“We’ve experienced significant growth in the past few years and the office space we had was no longer meeting the needs of our clients or staff,” says Richard Joly, CEO, NE CCAC. “Not only will this new space immediately improve client access, our branch will also be well-positioned to accommodate future growth in the Sault.”

The Sault Ste. Marie branch of the North East CCAC currently has 120 staff, and serves approximately 2700 clients a day.

In any given week, the medical supplies desk will process 250 orders for supplies ranging from wound care supplies and dressings to IV supplies, many of which are picked up by clients.

The branch is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The North East CCAC connects clients with in-home and in-school health care services such as nursing care, personal support, and rehabilitation services.

It also coordinates referrals to physicians, other health organizations, and long-term care homes throughout Northeastern Ontario.

If you or someone you love would benefit from the services provided by the North East CCAC, please call us at 310-CCAC (310-2222).

This information and referral line is answered seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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