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Geriatric Assessment Clinic |
| Description: |
This clinic provides quality care to the senior population through an interdisciplinary approach of outreach to the community and coordinates the planning, organizing, directing and evaluating of the care of senior clients admitted to the clinic for interdisciplinary assessment. The goal is to enable the senior client to remain as independent as possible and to be able to cope with the demands of community living.
The senior who would benefit from an interdisciplinary assessment is based on deficits identified in ADL, IADL, cognitive and/or support assessment.
Requirements for rehabilitation services and comprehensive discharge planning are developed in liaison with community support systems to manage safe environment and appropriate medication management. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located on the fifth floor of The Moncton Hospital. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5569 |
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Arthritic Clinic |
| Description: |
This clinic provides follow up care for rheumatoid and osteoarthritis clients, injections and consultations. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Tuesdays, 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 870-2470 |
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Cardiac Assessment Clinics: Chest Pain Assessment Clinic |
| Description: |
Low risk patients are assessed for a stress test to determine if their chest pain symptoms are cardiac related. These patients are from the Emergency department or on the inpatient floors. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Registered nurse
Ph: (506) 870-2681 or (506) 857-5272 |
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Cardiac Assessment Clinics: Healing Hearts |
| Description: |
An eight-week program based on the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation guidelines, as well as the Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation recommendations. People will learn about heart disease, risk factors, nutrition, exercise, medications, handling emotions, stress management and how to make lifestyle changes. The nurse or physiotherapist will provide an individualized, home-based, exercise prescription to each participant. Each participant receives a log book to record his or her exercise habits. Each week the nurse or physiotherapist will review the logbook and make recommendations based on the participant’s progress. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Six sessions are offered per year. No summer sessions are available. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Electrodiagnostics department
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B.
E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 870-2681 |
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Cardiac Assessment Clinics: Heart Function Clinic |
| Description: |
The Heart Function Clinic (HFC) is an outpatient clinic that offers a comprehensive approach to heart failure management for patients with heart failure. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Cardiologist referral is required |
| Contact: |
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Ph: (506) 856-5664 |
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Cardiac Assessment Clinics: Heart to Heart |
| Description: |
A seven-week program based on the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation guidelines, as well as the Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation recommendations. Participants will learn about heart disease, risk factors, nutrition, exercise, medications, handling emotions, stress management and how to make lifestyle changes. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Offered on a continuous basis throughout the year depending on number of participants registered. Summer sessions are not available.
Please note: Evening sessions are available if enough people register for the program. |
| Access: |
Self referral or referral through the New Brunswick Heart and Stroke Foundation or education nurse on the Cardiac Step-Down Unit at The Moncton Hospital. Inpatients and past participants can also register. |
| Contact: |
Electrodiagnostics department
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B.
E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 870-2681 |
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Cardiac Assessment Clinics: Lipid Lowering Clinic |
| Description: |
The Lipid Lowering Clinic is designed to provide a clear explanation of a person’s lipid values (lipids are fats found in the blood), provide helpful hints on how to improve lipid values, monitor response to drug therapy if needed and offer regular follow-up to monitor lipids. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
The clinic operates three days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Referral is required. Most patients who are admitted to the Coronary Care Unit will be referred to the clinic. Patients are also referred by family physicians, endocrinologists and cardiologists. |
| Contact: |
Ph. (506) 857-5210 |
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Cardiac Assessment Clinics: Pacemaker Clinic |
| Description: |
This clinic provides follow-up care for patients with a permanent pacemaker. All pacemakers require an initial check up after a new device has been implanted or an old one has been changed. These check ups are held between six and 12 weeks following the implant, and then every six or 12 months depending on the type and status of the pacemaker. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Patients who receive a pacemaker are automatically referred. The Operating Room sends information on all new implants or device changes to the department. If a patient is new to the area, then the family physician will send the information to the department. |
| Contact: |
Electrodiagnostics Department
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B.
E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 857-5272 |
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Cardiac Assessment Clinics: Vital Cardiac Triage Clinic |
| Description: |
Follow-up clinic for post cardiac surgery patients from New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. This clinic uses the telehealth communication system to view patients. A camera is positioned in the exam room in Moncton to view the patient and nurse. This camera is connected to the Saint John Regional Hospital to allow the cardiologist from Saint John to see the room in Moncton. The cardiologist can then examine the patient and ask any questions. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Wednesday mornings. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Saint John Regional Hospital
400 University Avenue
P.O. Box 2100
Saint John, N.B.
E2L 4L2
Ph: (506) 648-6000 |
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Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Services |
| Description: |
Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Services performs tests to assess the functioning of the patients’ cardiac system. Tests include: electrocardiogram (ECG), stress test, echocardiogram, Holter monitor and scanning, blood pressure monitor, King of Hearts monitor, myoviews, pacemaker checks and other specialized tests. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B. E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 857-5272
Fax: (506) 857-5697 |
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Chest Clinic |
| Description: |
The Chest Clinic provides asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease teaching (COPD) and tuberculosis screening. The clinic also offers the Smoking Cessation Program. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required.
Smoking Cessation Program: Self-referral. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5265
Fax: (506) 857-5548
Please notify the clinic if you are going to be late or unable to attend your appointment by phoning (506) 857-5265. |
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Dermatology Clinic |
| Description: |
The Dermatology Clinic provides specialized care for patients with severe skin disease or general skin problems. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B. E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 857-5066
Fax: (506) 857-5697 |
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| Description: |
Diabetes Education Centre
The interdisciplinary health care team at the Diabetes Education Centre establishes and sustains a communication network between the patient and the necessary health care and community systems. The team is made up of physicians, nurses, dietitians and others.
Prediabetes Class
These classes, given by a dietitian and an exercise specialist from the YMCA provide people with a prediabetes explanation of how exercise and diet can help reduce blood sugar levels. Classes are provided at the Greater Moncton YMCA, located at 30 War Veterans Avenue. Contact the Diabetes Education Centre for times and dates of classes by phoning (506) 857-5269.
The Atlantic Superstore on Trinity Drive provides educational classes given by a dietitian and pharmacist on how to shop for healthy foods and read labels. Phone the Diabetes Education Centre to confirm times and dates of these classes at (506) 857-5269. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician or nurse practitioner referral required. |
| Contact: |
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B. E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 857-5269
Fax: (506) 857-5584
Please notify the clinic if you are going to be late or unable to attend your appointment by phoning (506) 857-5269. |
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Gastroenterology (GI) Unit Clinic |
| Description: |
This clinic provides evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive system, including the pancreas, liver and biliary tract. An important service provided by this Unit are the diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy and upper endoscopy) performed for different diseases including colon cancer screening. Other tests provided in the Unit include Gastric Motility studies, M2A capsules and ERCP’s. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
The GI Unit is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5270
If you are unable to make your appointment or going to be late please call this number to inform the staff. |
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Hemophilia Clinic |
| Description: |
The Hemophilia Clinic provides diagnosis and management of inherited bleeding disorders. It coordinates care for patients within Region 1 South-East, the rest of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B. E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 857-5465
Fax: (506) 857-5464
There is a 24-hour pager service for information or advice on inherited bleeding disorders: (506) 558-7158.
Please notify the clinic if you are going to be late or unable to attend your appointment by phoning (506) 857-5465 or page (506) 558-7158. |
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Immunodeficiency Clinic |
| Description: |
This outpatient clinic has a multidisciplinary team that provides specialized care to persons living with HIV/AIDS. The team consists of physicians specializing in infectious disease, nurses, social workers and a dietitian by referral. The clinic does offer anonymous HIV screening. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located on the sixth floor of The Moncton Hospital. (The clinic is not identified as the AIDS clinic in order to ensure patients confidentiality.) |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician or self referral is required. Patients can self-refer by calling to set-up an appointment. |
| Contact: |
Nurse coordinator
Ph: (506) 857-5593
Fax: (506) 857-5597 |
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Oncology Clinic |
| Description: |
The Oncology Clinic provides physician assessment and treatment of cancer patients without requiring their admission to the hospital. The clinic’s goal is to offer patients quality care while responding to their medical, emotional and spiritual needs and offering support and educational information in an outpatient setting. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located on the sixth floor of The Moncton Hospital. |
| Time: |
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The clinic is closed on weekends and holidays. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. Patients receive notification by mail. If diagnostic tests are required, the details are included on the appointment notice. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5267
Please notify the clinic if you are going to be late or unable to attend your appointment. |
| Support Groups: |
“Look Good Feel Better”
The Moncton Hospital offers the “Look Good Feel Better” program from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. the last Wednesday of each month (excluding July and August). The two-hour workshop is designed to help women manage the appearance-related side-effects of cancer and its treatment through cosmetic techniques and hair alternatives. The workshop is free of charge; however, you must be receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy to participate. Register for the workshop at the reception desk in the Oncology Clinic or phone (506) 857-5267. The workshop is held in conference room 6-A, off the cafeteria on the sixth floor of The Moncton Hospital. |
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Peripheral Vascular Lipid Management Clinic |
| Description: |
This clinic is designed for people with established Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and an LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol) equal to or greater than 2.0 millimoles per litre. Keeping LDL-cholesterol levels within target ranges through medications and making lifestyle changes can help people with PAD decrease their risk of heart attack, stroke, and a poor quality of life. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located on the 5th floor of The Professional Arts Building (100 Arden Street, Moncton, N.B.) inside the Hemophiliac Clinic. |
| Time: |
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Family physician or specialist referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5466
Fax: (506) 857-5464
Please notify the clinic if you are going to be late or unable to attend your appointment. |
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Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic |
| Description: |
Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) is the development of high blood pressure in the lungs and is a rare disorder affecting one in one million people each year. It is a progressive condition leading to decreased exercise tolerance and functional level. Pulmonary Hypertension cannot be cured but can be controlled. The Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic team includes a rheumatologist, lung specialists, PH nurse coordinator, respiratory technician and, if required, access to a dietitian and social work. The clinic team provides treatment to PH patients and education information on how to live with PH. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located on the fourth floor of The Moncton Hospital. |
| Time: |
The clinic operates once every two weeks. |
| Access: |
Specialist referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5565 |
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Viral Hepatitis Clinic |
| Description: |
The Viral Hepatitis Clinic provides specialized outpatient medical monitoring and treatment for patients who are infected with hepatitis A, B and/or C. We also provide counselling to help patients deal with related pharmacological, psychological, social and nutritional concern. The clinic consists of a multidisciplinary team of a physician, nurse and social worker. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located on the sixth floor of The Moncton Hospital, room 6513. |
| Time: |
The nurse’s office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The clinic times vary with each physician. |
| Access: |
Physician referral or self referral required. Phone to set up an appointment. |
| Contact: |
Nurse coordinator
Ph: (506) 857-5593
Fax: (506) 857-5597 |
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Neuroelectrodiagnostic Services |
| Description: |
Neuroelectrodiagnostic Services performs tests to assess the functioning of the patients’ nerve systems. Tests include: electroencephalogram (EEG) to detect brain functioning; electromyogram (EMG) to detect nerve and muscle functioning; and evoked potentials (EP) to detect functioning of visual and auditory pathways. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B. E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 870-2592
Fax: (506) 870-2599 |
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Pain Management Clinic |
| Description: |
The purpose of this clinic is to decrease chronic pain, improve the level of activity, help with the adjustment to chronic pain, provide self-management and coping strategies and to facilitate meaningful lifestyle and acceptance. The clinic is provided on an outpatient basis. For your first appointment, allow for an hour and a half for the assessment.
Treatment may include pain blocks, acupuncture, exercise, TENS, ultrasound, relaxation, anxiety/stress management, self-hypnosis, education and problem solving. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Family physician or specialist referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5458
Fax: (506) 857-5459
Please notify the clinic if you are going to be late or unable to attend your appointment. |
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Perioperative Clinic |
| Description: |
The Surgery Admission Unit provides a pre-operative assessment clinic for patients requiring surgery. Any required blood tests, cardiograms or X-rays are done at this time as well as educating the patient about the type of surgery he or she will be receiving. |
| Location: |
The clinic operates out of the Surgery Admission Unit located on the first floor of The Moncton Hospital. |
| Time: |
The clinic normally operates between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5227 |
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Ears, Nose and Throat Clinic |
| Description: |
The Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic (ENT Clinic) provides patient assessment and treatment of diseases or disorders of the ears, nose and throat. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B. E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 857-5570
Fax: (506) 857-5571
Please notify Medical Day Care at (506) 857-5570 if you are going to be late or unable to attend your appointment, or phone the office of the Ears, Nose and Throat specialist and they will reschedule the appointment. |
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Treatments (Medical Day Care) |
| Description: |
Treatments provides service and support to all medical specialties of The Moncton Hospital, including pediatrics, orthopedics, surgery, internal medicine, neuroscience and rehabilitation services. Medical Day Care assists physicians performing minor surgery or special procedures and provides many clinics offering support and care to patients served within the South-East Regional Health Authority.
Post-operative clinics include Osteoporosis Clinic, Plastic Surgery Clinic and Botox Clinic, all located in Treatments. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B. E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 857-5570
Fax: (506) 857-5571
Please notify the office of the physician you have an appointment with if you are going to be late or unable to attend your appointment. If the appointment is with a nurse, phone the clinic at (506) 857-5570. |
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Ophthalmology (Eye Clinic) |
| Description: |
The Lion Hugh T. Reardon Eye Clinic provides assessment, treatment and follow-up care to patients with eye disorders or suspected eye disorders.
The clinic is named after Hugh T. Reardon of the Lions Club International Foundation. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B. E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 857-5275
Fax: (506) 870-2678
Please notify the clinic if you are going to be late or unable to attend your appointment. |
| Frequently Asked Questions: |
How long will I be at the clinic?
Plan to be at the eye clinic for one hour.
Can I eat before my test?
You may have regular meals before the test.
Can I drive myself home after my appointment?
If dilating drops are required during the test, it is advisable another person accompany you home as your vision will be blurred and you should not drive a car. |
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Orthopedic Clinic |
| Description: |
The Orthopedic Clinic is for patients who have undergone orthopedic surgery. Orthopedic surgeons see their post-operative patients with a nurse, orthopedic technologist and physiotherapist in attendance. |
| Location: |
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| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B. E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 857-5570
Fax: (506) 857-5571
Please notify the office of the attending physician if you are going to be late or unable to attend your appointment. If there is no answer, phone the clinic. |
| Frequently Asked Questions: |
Is my cast too loose or too tight?
If you think your cast is too tight, you have increasing pain, and/or your fingers or toes appear blue or feel cold, go to the Emergency department to have the cast examined by a physician. If your cast is loose or broken, call your physician’s office. If you are unable to contact your physician, go to the Emergency department.
Can I shower with a cast on?
The cast is made of plaster of paris or fibreglass. If it gets wet, it will fall apart. Before showering, enclose the entire cast in two plastic bags, fastening them securely so no water can get inside. Remove the plastic covering as soon as possible following the shower. |
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Urodynamic Clinic |
| Description: |
The Urodynamic Clinic performs diagnostic tests to evaluate the function and dysfunction of the bladder. The clinic also educates and provides information on bladder control. There is a certified continence advisor on staff. |
| Location: |
Irving Ambulatory Care Centre |
| Time: |
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician or urologist referral is required. |
| Contact: |
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B. E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 857-5570
Fax: (506) 857-5571
Please notify the clinic if you are going to be late or unable to attend your appointment. |
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Breastfeeding Clinic |
| Description: |
The Breastfeeding Clinic is staffed by an international board certified lactation consultant who provides teaching support and assistance to breastfeeding mothers and their families. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located on the second floor of The Moncton Hospital, room 2528. |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Access is by appointment only. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5208 |
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Breast Health |
| Description: |
Breast Health provides support and education to women who have breast health needs and women with breast cancer. It also links women with resources in the community and provides counselling to women diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. Education on breast health is also provided to community groups. |
| Location: |
Professional Arts Building (100 Arden Street, Moncton, N.B.) |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Women can self-refer. |
| Contact: |
Breast health specialist
Ph: (506) 870-2649 |
| Support Groups: |
Moncton Breast Cancer Support Group
Ph: (506) 389-2310
Abreast In A Boat
Look Good Feel Better |
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Colposcopy Clinic |
| Description: |
The Colposcopy Clinic provides gynecology follow-up to further investigate abnormal Pap smears. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located in suite 105 in the Professional Arts Building (100 Arden Street). |
| Time: |
Monday, Wednesday and alternate Thursday mornings. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5268 |
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Maternity Planned Discharge Clinic |
| Description: |
The Maternity Planned Discharge Clinic provides follow-up assessment by a registered nurse to mothers and babies who return to the clinic two days after being discharged. The clinic nurse also contacts parents within 24 hours following discharge to address any questions or concerns the parents may have. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located on the second floor of The Moncton Hospital, room 2516. |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Access: |
Access is by appointment only. Appointment times are arranged prior to discharge. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5537 |
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Maternal Fetal Care Unit |
| Description: |
The Maternal Fetal Care Unit deals with high-risk pregnancies relating to maternal and fetal complications of pregnancy as well as prenatal diagnosis. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located on the second floor of The Moncton Hospital. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
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Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic |
| Description: |
This clinic provides follow-up care for premature babies (born at 32 weeks gestation and younger) that were born on the unit at The Moncton Hospital. Following discharge from the hospital, premature babies come in for their first visit at three months corrected age. The follow-up clinic includes a check up by a neonatologist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, psychologist and speech-language pathologist and audiologist. |
| Location: |
Various departments throughout The Moncton Hospital. |
| Time: |
Scheduled office visits (Tuesday afternoons). |
| Access: |
Upon discharge, premature babies are referred to this clinic. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5451 |
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Pediatrics Clinic |
| Description: |
This clinic provides services to ambulatory pediatric patients that cannot be provided in the physician’s office but do not require hospital admission. For example: oncology services like chemo administration, blood product transfusion and care of central lines; blood product transfusions for other patients; other types of infusions needed on a weekly/monthly basis; immunizations of high risk patients; allergy challenges for milk, eggs and peanut butter; difficult phlebotomy; phlebotomy procedure; sedation and monitoring for pediatric patients having radiology procedures; catheter insertion for VCUGs; insertion of long-term NG feeding tubes; diabetic education and follow-up; etc. |
| Location: |
Services are provided in the treatment room or a patient room on the Pediatric Unit, on the first floor of The Moncton Hospital. |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Some patients do stay later in the day if necessary and occasionally receive care on the weekend. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Pediatric Unit
The Moncton Hospital
135 MacBeath Avenue
Moncton, N.B. E1C 6Z8
Ph: (506) 857-5229 |
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Prenatal Health & Education Clinic |
| Description: |
The goal of the Women’s and Children’s Health Program is for the nurse at the Prenatal Health and Education Clinic to speak with all expectant mothers delivering at The Moncton Hospital. The clinic includes pertinent up-to-date information regarding policies and procedures in infant and maternal care and a tour of the Maternity Unit, including the birthing room. Any concerns the patient may have can also be addressed at this time.
Information regarding prenatal classes will be provided at the assessment. Classes include: Nutrition; Pregnancy; Labour & Delivery; Breastfeeding; Newborn & Mother Care; Infant/Child Development Class; Introduction to Solids to Baby. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located on the second floor of The Moncton Hospital, room 2505. |
| Time: |
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
Physician or self referral is required. To self refer, phone (506) 857-5498. Referral to a dietitian, hospital social worker, Public Health or Smoking Cessation Program is by consent only. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5498 |
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RSV Clinic |
| Description: |
This clinic provides protection against serious lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants and pediatric patients who are at risk for complications of RSV disease. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located on the Pediatric Unit, on the first floor of The Moncton Hospital. |
| Time: |
Mondays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., once every four weeks, November to April. |
| Access: |
Physician referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Pediatric Unit
The Moncton Hospital
(506) 857-5252 |
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Ambulatory Care Dietitians |
| Description: |
The ambulatory care dietitians offer individual special needs nutrition counselling as well as lipid management and healthy living classes. |
| Location: |
The clinic is located on the ground floor of The Moncton Hospital, across from the ECG department. |
| Time: |
The clinic operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Access: |
A physician’s referral is required. |
| Contact: |
Ph: (506) 857-5723 |
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