Application
Medical referral required
Eligibility / Target Population
Eligibility varies depending on the program or service
Fees
Most services covered by OHIP
Executives
Lori Merner - Director, Patient Care and Nursing Professional Practice/Educators
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
519-272-8210 ext 2356 * lori.merner@hpha.ca
Contacts
Melissa Rathwell - Manager, Surgical Services
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
519-272-8210 ext 2313 * melissa.rathwell@hpha.ca
Languages
English
Area Served
Perth Country ; Huron County and areas
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Surgical services include cystoscopy, endoscopy, operating rooms, pre and post anesthetic care and recovery room (PACU), pre admit clinic (SPCA) and ambulatory clinic (SAC)
Day surgery - Surgical services not involving an overnight stay * day surgeries offered include ear, nose and throat (ENT), obstetrical/gynecology, ophthalmology (eye), orthopedic, plastics, urology and general surgery
Endoscopy - Diagnostic procedures for conditions of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract
Inpatient surgery - Surgical services provided to patients requiring an overnight stay
Surgical pre-admission clinic (SPAC) - Helps patients prepare for an operation and advises what to expect upon their return home * patients should call at least 2 weeks prior to surgery to book an appointment * appointments may take 1 to 3 hours and include tests such as x-rays, blood and urine * located in the East building, level 2
Surgical Ambulatory Clinic (SAC) - patients requiring minor procedures and follow up * includes multiple services