Community Paramedicine
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1035 Adelaide St S
London, ON
N6E 1R4
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General Inquiry (Mon-Fri): 519-679-5466 ext 1021
Community Paramedic Direct Line: 519-930-5466 ext 1109
Superintendent Direct Line: 519-930-1697
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Fax: 226-270-5532
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Daily 24 hours
Application
Submit referral form and Primary Care Provider Sign-Off by fax

Eligibility - Population(s) Served
High-risk clients who have complex medical issues such as diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and congestive heart failure
Adults who are on the waitlist for long-term care, have been assessed as eligible for long-term care, are soon eligible for long-term care, or on the long-term care crisis waitlist

Languages
English

Area(s) Served
London and Middlesex County

Description of Services:
Community-based health care in which paramedics provide alternative to family doctor, walk-in clinic, or emergency department * works in collaboration with patient’s primary care provider to conduct preventative, at-home health care visits * focuses on reducing avoidable use of emergency and ambulance services * helps older adults and vulnerable, at-risk people live safely in their homes * services include:
  • chronic condition management
  • palliative pain and symptom management
  • wound care management
  • point-of-care testing
  • prescription medication/vaccine administration
  • remote patient monitoring
  • care coordination with health care providers
  • referral to community programs and resources
Last update: May 30, 2024: Suggest an edit