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Atikokan Family Health Team - Zuke Rd - INR Program

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101 Zuke Rd
Atikokan
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807-597-8781 Ext 0
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Fax: 807-597-6008
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Application
Call to make an appointment

Eligibility / Target Population
Anyone requiring INR testing on a regular basis; do not have to be rostered with clinic

Fees
None

Languages
English

Accessibility
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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
    Last Updated: Mar 10, 2026: Suggest an edit