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The Emergency Department at the Deep River and District Hospital provides 24
hour Emergency Services. The Department underwent extensive renovations in 1998 and boasts the latest in medical technology and diagnostic tools. Support services such as Lab and X-ray are
also available on a 24 hour basis to support the Emergency Department as needed.
The Department is staffed by a physician on-call or on-site, and by Registered Nurses who have elected to focus on emergency nursing and have taken special courses specific to that area.
Phone: (613) 584-1266 ext. 166
Fax: (613) 584-4920
Ambulance 911
Emergency number 911
HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO WAIT?
Welcome to the Deep River and District Hospital's Emergency Department. An emergency nurse will see you within 15 minutes of your arrival to assess your condition.
If you are experiencing chest pain or are having difficulty breathing, please alert the emergency nurse immediately.
How soon a doctor sees you depends on how sick or badly injured you are. For example, the doctor will see someone with a heart attack before someone with a sprained ankle or sore throat.
Patients are seen by a doctor in order of need, not time of arrival.
If your wait is longer than you expected, please understand that we are busy attending to patients who need immediate care. Sometimes we may also have to wait for a special room or
equipment to be available before we can take care of you.
Please do not eat or drink.
If your condition worsens while you are waiting, please let the nurse know.
While you are awaiting
1. Have your Ontario Health Insurance card ready, or your medical insurance information if you live outside Ontario.
2. Have a list of all medications that you take on a regular basis and any other important information, e.g., allergies.
Before you leave
Before you leave, be sure that you understand the doctor’s instructions. If you are not sure, ask the doctor or nurse to explain them to you again.
If you decide to leave before being seen by a doctor, please talk with a nurse.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Welcome to the Diagnostic Imaging Department. Our Department at the
Deep River and District Hospital provides services to the people of North Renfrew including Deep River, Laurentian Hills, Petawawa and West Quebec.
The Deep River and District Hospital will process requisitions for x-rays, ultrasound etc., regardless of where the physician who ordered your test is located. After the test is completed, we provide the physician (in Ottawa, Pembroke or elsewhere) with a written report. Tell your physician you prefer to have the testing done locally.
Hours of Operation:
• Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 8:00pm
• Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm
We also provide 24 hour emergency on-call
Services Offered:
X-Ray Department
- routine X-Rays
- Barium Enemas (Large Bowel)
- Gastro Intestinal Series (GIS - Stomach)
- Small Bowel Studies
- IVP (kidney's)
- Arthrograms (shoulder and knee)
- Hip Cortisone Injections
- Bone Density (BMD - osteoporosis)
- Mammograms (Breast X-Rays)
Ultrasound Department
- Abdomen
- Pelvis
- Pregnancy
- Thyroid
- Breast
- Musculoskeletal
- Leg Veins
- Carotid Doppler
Other Exams:
Electrocardiograms (ECG)
Pulmonary Function Tests (Breathing Tests)
Audiometry (Hearing tests)
Preparation for Exams:
Some exams such as Barium Studies, IVP’s and most Ultrasounds require preparation.
Therefore, you must check with a technologist in the Department prior to coming. Instruction sheets are sometimes provided by your physician, or you may obtain them from the X-ray
Department.
APPOINTMENTS are required for these exams. You may call the Department to arrange for such appointments, or drop in. Instruction sheets are available from some physicians or from the department.
Appointments:
Appointments are not always necessary but you may wish to call ahead to confirm whether an appointment is
required. When you arrive we cannot always guarantee that your request may be taken care of immediately. We operate on a first come basis, however, emergency patients are cared for first.
Therefore there may be a slight waiting period prior to having your exam(s).
How to Contact Us:
Phone: (613) 584-3333
- Appointment: Extension 160
- Technologist: Extension 214
If we are busy and unable to answer your call, please leave a brief message and your telephone number, and we will return your call as soon as we are able.
Fax: (613) 584-4920
The Deep River and District Hospital Laboratory provides a number of services for
our clients.
Patients must have a signed requisition from a registered physician for any laboratory tests. Results will be sent directly to the ordering physicians office, either by courier, mail or fax. Results cannot be given directly to you or to another physician, unless we receive written instructions to do so.
Most of the laboratory tests are performed on-site, (usually the same day), and we have made arrangements with referral laboratories for tests not on our license. Specific containers are available through the laboratory for specialized tests.
The Deep River and District Hospital will process requisitions for blood work, x-rays, etc., regardless of where the physician who ordered your test is located. After the test is completed, we provide the physician (in Ottawa, Pembroke or elsewhere) with a written report. Tell you doctor you prefer to have the testing done locally.
Manager, Laboratory Services
Hours of Operation:
• Monday to Thursday 7:30 am to 12 pm and 4 to 6 pm
• Friday from 7:30 am to 12 pm
Emergency on-call
Closed weekends and statutory holidays
Appointments:
We use a numbering system to treat all of our patients fairly and efficiently. Upon arrival, ALL patients are required to take a number at the phlebotomy room and have a seat in the waiting area- even if you are just returning specimens to the Laboratory. Patients will be processed according to the number system unless there is Emergency work.
Special Requirements:
A number of tests require you to be fasting - no food or drink except water for 12 hours. The tests are indicated with an * on the white Deep River and District Hospital requisition. They include fasting glucose (FBS), Cholesterol, Triglyceride, Folate among others.
For therapeutic drug level testing - to accurately monitor drug levels, do not take your morning dose until the specimen is drawn.
Glucose Tolerance Tests (other than the 1 hour GTT test), must be booked in advance through the Laboratory.
Holter and Blood Pressure Monitor testing must be booked through the Laboratory.
How to Contact Us:
Phone: (613) 584-1266 ext 163
Fax: (613) 584-3145
The Deep River and District Physiotherapy Centre offers modern clinical
care in a small town environment. The department was redesigned and relocated in 1997, and is very bright, spacious and well-equipped. The department maintains a clinical affiliation with
the University of Ottawa, and offers clinical placements for physiotherapy students.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Friday, 8:00 am to noon
Appointments
Out-patients require a referral by a medical doctor to access the services of the Deep River and District Physiotherapy
Centre.
Waiting time for a first outpatient appointment:
Approximately 3 – 4 weeks
Services Offered:
detailed clinical assessments and treatment plans
clinical modalities (ultrasound, TENS, traction, etc.)
manual therapy techniques to increase joint motion
development and progression of exercise programs
neurological rehabilitation (i.e. strokes).
Some common conditions
low back pain (i.e. disc and joint problem)
neck pain (i.e. disc and joint problem)
shoulder pain (i.e. rotator cuff tendonitis)
knee injuries (i.e. ligament sprains)
ankle injuries (i.e. ligament sprains)
foot pain (i.e. plantar fasciitis)
elbow pain (i.e. tennis elbow)
wrist pain (i.e. carpal tunnel syndrome)
How to contact us
Phone: (613) 584-1266, ext 120
Fax: (613) 584-4920
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