Three programs that are on the move

NEWS RELEASE

GROUP HEALTH CENTRE

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April 1 marks an exciting transition for three Group Health Centre (GHC) programs that will change locations.

The GHC Hep Care Program (formerly the Algoma Hepatitis C Program) and the HIV/AIDS Resource Program (HARP) will move from their current location inside Algoma Public Health to the main GHC building at 240 McNabb.

Program staff are excited to have the opportunity to work more closely with on- site Primary Care Providers and programs – including Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Imaging, Pharmacy, Same-Day Clinic, Injection Clinic, and more.

The exercise portion of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program will also shift locations – moving from the YMCA to the new Health and Wellness Centre at Sault College.

This exciting new partnership will see patients using top-of-the-line equipment in Sault College’s beautiful new fitness facility.

While locations for these programs are changing, their contact information will remain the same:

HARP staff provide day-to-day education and support for local individuals infected, affected or at risk by HIV/AIDS and related issues.

The Hep Care Program helps people with hepatitis C (and co-infected patients with Hep B or HIV) get the nursing care and support that they require.

Cardiac Rehab is a program for residents of the Algoma District who have experienced a Cardiac Event in the past year.

It is designed to work collaboratively with physicians and other allied health professionals to provide an individualized exercise program, education and counselling using a holistic approach to support and promote self-management.