Application
Medical referral required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
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(s) 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