Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Genetics Program

Appointments within the region are only available if the health care providers are travelling through the region

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Genetics Program

980 Oliver Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6V4

807-684-7320

Fax: 807-684-5823

genetics@tbh.net

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Directions

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Application

Referrals are required and can be made through a health care provider

Eligibility / Target Population

No restrictions

Fees

None - Covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) ; If genetic testing is required and deemed necessary, it is also covered under OHIP

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Genetic Counselling Program

Provides information to individuals and families who are affected by or at-risk for inherited and/or genetic conditions

Offers several services, including:

Arranging and interpreting genetic laboratory test results
Assessment and diagnosis of genetic disorders
Discussion of the chance of developing and passing the disorder on
Information about the ways in which it may be prevented or helped
Participation in education and research
Provision of medical information and advice about genetic disease or condition to people at risk of a disorder that might be hereditary

Genetics Clinics

Holds clinics four to five times per year when one or two consulting geneticists visit Thunder Bay
Offers videoconferencing during the times between each clinic, if an urgent referral is needed

Last Updated: Jul 24, 2025: Suggest an edit

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