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Infectious Diseases

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210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4
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807-468-3147
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Toll-Free: 1-800-830-5978
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Fax: 807-468-4970
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last update: Apr 30, 2026: Suggest an edit
Application
No application process
Eligibility / Target Population
No restrictions
Fees
None
Contacts
Sandra Krikke - Manager of Infectious Diseases
skrikke@nwhu.on.ca
Languages
English
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
  • Works to optimize vaccine use and to control infectious diseases
  • Reports diseases to the Ministry of Health (mandatory reportable diseases, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act)
  • Provides listing of reportable diseases
  • Implements specific measures to control the spread of a disease during an outbreak
  • Provides guidelines to schools and daycares on diseases within facilities
  • Collaborates on infection control policies and procedures in all acute and long-term care facilities
    • Tuberculosis (TB) Control
    • Provides free tuberculosis skin tests and treatment
    • Offers case management, information and resources
    Participates in the following groups and/or committees:
    • Infection Control Committees: improves coordination of emergency preparedness and contingency planning in the event of an outbreak
    • Northwestern Ontario Regional Infection Control Network (RICN): a network of infection control committees
    Last Updated: Apr 30, 2026: Suggest an edit