Program: INR Program
Organization: Atikokan Family Health Team
Description of Services:
  • Offers the option of having a patient's International Normalized Ratio (INR) tested to determine thickness or thinness of the patient's blood
  • Serves as an alternative to going to the hospital lab
  • Uses a "Coagucheck" monitor to offer the point of care (POC) testing
  • Provides new dosage instructions, if required, to patient under a medical directive
  • Provides counselling for managing blood levels with medications, lifestyle choices and diet
    • Program information also includes:
    • Option of attending INR nutrition classes in partnership with FHT dietitian
    • Assistance from FHT Pharmacist
    Requirements
    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Anyone requiring INR testing on a regular basis; do not have to be rostered with clinic
    Application: Call to make an appointment
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-597-8781
    Fax: 807-597-6008
    Email: administration@atikokanfht.com
    Website: www.atikokanfht.com
    Address: PO Box 398
    Atikokan, ON
    P0T 1C0
    Street
    Address:     		101 Zuke Rd
    Atikokan
    Map
    Location:
    • Located on the corner of Zuke Rd and MacKenzie Ave E
    • Located across from the Atikokan Hydro yard
    Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
    Contacts: Ashley McEvoy - Registered Practical Nurse

    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 3/6/2025