Barrie and Community Family Health Team, Barrie Primary Care Campus, Lung Health Program

Barrie and Community Family Health Team

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Record #: BAR1837

Last Modified: 17 Jan 2024

Last Full Update: 16 Jan 2024

Description (Service)

Certified Respiratory Educators may conduct spirometry and provide education regarding:

smoking cessation, basic pathophysiology of Asthma and/or COPD, inhaler technique and tools for monitoring disease (Peak Flow Monitor, Asthma Diary), symptomatic relief strategies, allergies and environment control and other community resources available
helps patients develop individualized action plans and goals to self-manage their chronic lung condition
delivered by a Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist with additional certifications in respiratory health and a specialized interest in the management of Asthma and COPD

Hours	Program hours vary
Areas Served	Barrie
Eligibility	Individuals with chronic lung conditions such as Asthma and COPD who are registered patients of Barrie Family Health Team Doctors/Nurse Practitioners
Application	Referral from a Family Health Team Physician or Nurse Practitioner by appointment only
Languages	English
Fees	None - covered by OHIP

Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Barrie Primary Care Campus 370 Bayview Dr, 3rd Flr Barrie, ON Canada L4N 7L3
Intersection	Bayview Dr and Big Bay Point Rd
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Office Phone	705-721-0370 ext 2
Fax	705-797-2033
Website	barriefht.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarrieFHT X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BarrieFHT
Primary Contact	Natalie O'Doherty, Executive Assistant; Phone: 705-721-0370 ext 2118; Fax 705-725-4708; Email: nodoherty@bcfht.ca
Alternate Contact	Tanya Lewis, Communications Coordinator; Phone: 705-721-0370 ext 2118; Email: tlewis@bcfht.ca