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ALS Clinics in Canada


Alberta
Alberta

EDMONTON
University of Alberta Hospital
Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine.
2E3.17 Walter C. MacKenzie Health Sciences Centre
Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7
Tel: 780-407-3638
Fax: 780-407-1325

Medical Director of Neuromuscular/ALS Program Dr. Wendy Johnston
Neurologist (Co-Director) Dr. Sanjay Kalra
Clinic Co-ordinator Pat Carey
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Dr. Anne Bellamy
Speech Language Pathologist Sue Decker


I-CAN Center, Assistive Device Services
Tel: 780-491-6060

Co-ordinator Chris Beliveau
Rehabilitation Engineer Terry Blois
Physiotherapy Joan Mather
Occupational Therapy Jenny Schmidt
Cynthia Pon
Communications Disorder Specialist Darlene Broda-Masiuk
Seating Service Ingrid Barlow
Co-ordinator, Feeding and Swallowing Service Christine Gotaas

CALGARY
ALS Neuromuscular Clinic
Area 3, University of Calgary Medical Clinic
3350 Hospital Drive NW Foothills Hosp. Grounds
Calgary, AB T2N 4N1
Tel: 403-944-4323
Fax: 403-270-8830


Dr. White
Dr. Brooke
Dr. Zochodne
Neurologists 403-944-4323
nmalsc@ucalgary.ca
Janice Hagel ALS Clinic Coordinator 403-944-4323
nmalsc@ucalgary.ca
Dr. Rimmer Respirologist 403-943-5635
Dr. McGovern Physiatrist 403-944-4224
Karen Plett Dietitian 403-944-2448
karen.plett@calgaryhealthregion.ca
Sara Guilbault Speech and Swallowing 403-944-1432
sara.guilbault@calgaryhealthregion.ca
Karen Lawrence Occupational Therapist 403-944-1432
Peter Clare Physical Therapist 403-944-1432
Cindy Kelly Respiratory Therapist 403-944-2137
cindy.Kelly@calgaryhealthregion.ca
Shane Sinclair Spiritual Care 403-944-1410
shane.sinclair@calgaryhealthregion.ca
 
British Columbia
British Columbia

VANCOUVER
The Neuromuscular Diseases Unit & ALS Clinic
Vancouver Hospital & Health Sciences Centre
321-805 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
Tel: 604-875-4405
Fax: 604-875-5867

Director of the ALS Clinic Dr. Andrew Eisen
Neuromuscular Diseases Unit Dr. Michelle Mezei
Neuromuscular Diseases Unit Dr. Gillian Gibson
ALS Nurse Clinician/Clinical Trial Coordinator Marife Fabros, RN
Clinical Trial & ALS Research Coordinator Heather Stewart


ALS Outpatient/Outreach Team
G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre
A site of Vancouveer Hospital & Health Centre
4255 Laurel Streeet
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2G9
Tel: 604-734-1313
Fax: 604-737-6359
Website: www.vanhosp.bc.ca/rehab

Medical Director Dr. Theo Van Rijan
Attending Physiscian Dr. Andrew Travlos
Social Worker Marjorie Griffin
Physiotherapy  
Nutrition  
Occupational Therapy  
Speech-Language Pathology  

Access to the Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program

 
Manitoba
Manitoba

WINNIPEG
Deer Lodge Centre - Rehabilitation Services
ALS Team
2109 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3J 0L3
Tel: 204-831-2568
Fax: 204-897-7376

Attending Physician Dr. Alan Casey
Case Coordinator for ALS Donna Terwin
Social Worker Betty Greir
Occupational Therapist Diane Rawluk
Speech-Language Patholigist Suzanne Patterson
Dietitians Jean Helps
  Barbara Gerard
Services:
Social work, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Respiratory, Occupational Therapy, Communication Disorders, Dietary, Medicine


Health Sciences Centre GE241-820 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9
Tel: 204 787-5111
Fax: 204 787-1486


Dr. Werner Ilse
Dr. Christopher Bourque
303 2265 Pembana Highway
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2H1
Tel: 204 269-5848
 
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia

HALIFAX
Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
Neurology Division, Leval 3, NHI
P.O. Box 9000, Summer Streeet
Halifax, NS B3K 6A3
Tel: 902-473-5565
Fax: 902-473-4438

Medical Director of the EMG Clinic
Specialty: Neuromuscular Diseases
Dr. T. J. Benstead
Services:
Social Work, Physiotherapy, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Therapy
 
Ontario
Ontario

LONDON
Neuromuscular Clinic
University Hospital
London Health Sciences Centre, University Campus
Box 5339, 339 Windermere Road
London, ON N6A 5A5
Tel: 519-663-3874 or 3934
Fax: 519-663-2913

Medical Director Dr. Michael Strong
Registered Nurse Ann Rowe
Medical Administrative Assistant Rita Casciano

London Motor Neuron Diseases Clinic
London Health Sciences Centre - University Campus
339 Windermere Road
London, Ontario , Canada
N6A 5A5
519-663-3874

The London Motor Neuron Diseases Clinic Team is an inter-disiplinary group of health care providers, who have expert knowledge about motor neuron diseases.

OUR GOALS:

  • to provide education, monitoring and timely interventions to our clients and their families.
  • to promote regular communications between the family doctor, community health care providers and the Team.
  • to act as a resource for the family doctor and others caring for the patient in their home community.

The Team consists of the following professionals whom you see in one day:

Neurologist Dr. Michael Strong 519-663-3874
Secretary Rita Casciano 519-663-3874
Nurse Ann Rowe 519-663-3934
Physiotherapist Karen Findlater 519-685-8500 Ext. 32604
Occupational Therapist Lean Merla 519-685-8500 Ext. 35637
Speech Language Pathologist Jennifer Lawrence 519-685-8500 Ext. 35101
Dietician Susan Ward 519-658-8500 Ext. 35875
Social Worker Mikelle Meaden 519-685-8500 Ext. 32410

A respirologist, ENT specialist, volunteer and chaplain services are also available. Resource materials, videos and educational materials are all available.

We are also involved in many clinical trials at any given time.



Kingston
The Adult Neuromuscular Clinic
PCCC, St. Mary's of the Lake Hospital Site
Department of Physiscal Medicine & Rehabilitation
340 Union Street, Postal Bldg. 3600
Kingston, ON K7L 5A2
Tel: 613-544-1894
Fax: 613-544-8640
Dr. Michael Melanson

Services:
Multidisciplinary assessment by PT, OT, RT, Medical Subspecialists including physiotherapy, neurology, cardiology and respirology, speech therapy, social work and nursing
Access to seating and orthotics clinic


Hamilton
McMaster University Hospital Neurology Department
1200 Main Street West, Room 4U7
Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5
Tel: 905-521-2100 Ext. 76870
Fax: 905-521-2656

Neurologist: Dr. John Turnbull
Clinic Co-ordinator: Ishtar Gabriel
Services:
Liason for patient and CCAC/ALS Society; respirologist and gastroenterologist on site; resource materials books and videos

Clinical trials in progress: Riluzole and Sanofi



Oshawa
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
575 Thornton Road North, Unit 2
Oshawa, ON L1J 8L5
Tel: 905-436-9881
Fax: 905-436-6624
Dr. Tony Newall


Ottawa
The Rehabilitation Centre
505 Smyth Road
Ottawa, ON K1H 8M2
Tel: 613-737-7350
Fax: 613-737-9639
Dr. Usha Buenger
Head Nurse: Nancy Ridgeway
Tel: 613-737-7350 x 5421


Toronto
Sunnybrook Women's Health Sciences Centre
Neuromuscular Clinic
2075 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, ON M2M 4C9
Tel: 416-480-4213

Director: Dr. Neil Cashman
Consult Neurologist: Dr. Marek Gawel
Clinical Coordinator: Myrna Moore
Secretary: Olive Grozelle
Clinical Coordinator: Myrna Moore


Toronto
Reuben Kunin Assistive Technology Clinic
@ The Sunnybrook Centre for Independent Living

2075 Bayview Avenue, Room UG20
Toronto, ON M4N 3M5
Appointments: 416 - 480-5756
Fax: 416 - 484-0872

Clinical & Managing Director
Pearl Gryfe
Pearl_Gryfe@mail.cepp.org

Operations Manager
Jeremy Janson
Jeremy_Janson@mail.cepp.org

Occupational Therapist
Jessica Comay
Jessica_Comay@mail.cepp.org

Speech Language Pathologist
Frances Ezerzer
Frances_Ezerzer@mail.cepp.org

Communicative Disorders Assistant
Tasneem Dharas
Tasneem_Dharas@mail.cepp.org

Environmental Controls Specialist
John Hogerwaard
John_Hogerwaard@mail.cepp.org

Computer Technician
Gord Laiken
Gord_Laiken@mail.cepp.org

Development Officer
Stephen Solomon
Stephen_Solomon@mail.cepp.org

Services:
Multidisciplinary assessment by OT (Seating & Writing Aids), SLP (Voice Output Communication Aids - VOCA's), and Augmentative Alternative Communication specialists including Communicative Disorders Assistant and Computer Technicians Access to Spasticity Clinic, Home Health Care outlet, Orthotics Clinic.

 
Quebec
QUEBEC

MONTREAL
Montreal Neurological Hospital
3801 University Room 205
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2B4

Medical Director Dr. Angela Genge
ALS Clinical Nurse Specialist Toni Vitale
Tel: 514 -398-6644 Ext. 1288
ALS Secretary Catia Abreu
Tel: 514-398-1942
Fax: 514-398-8422
SLP Sue Decker


Clinique SLA
CHUM - Hôpital Saint-Luc
1058, rue Saint-Denis
Montréal Québec H2X 3J4
Tel: 514 890-8324
Fax: 514 412-7343

Medical Director Dr. Monique D'Amour
 
Saskatchewan
SASKATCHEWAN

REGINA
Wascana Rehabilitation Centre
2180 - 23rd Avenue
Regina, SK S4S 0A5
Tel: 306-766-5405
Fax: 306-766-5215

Dr. Milo P. Fink
Community Services Co-ordinator Jeannette Huel
Tel: 306-766-5514
Fax : 306-766-5244
Services:
Swallowing assessment, which includes nurse, speech pathologist and nutritionist, physiotherapy and occupational therapy
Specialized seating service


SASKATOON
Saskatoon City Hospital
701 Queen Street, Room 7717 - 7th Floor
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0M7
Tel: 306-655-8447
Fax: 306-655-8404

Medical Director of Clinic: Dr. Walter J. Hader
Medical Specialties: Neurology, Respirology, EMG
Other diseases/conditions treated: MS, GBS, Myopathies, Neuropathies
Services:
Nurse Coordinator, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Respirology, Social Work, Recreational Therapy and Clinical Psychologist
Research and Trials: Riluzole
Research Emphasis: Epidemiology








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