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Program: Home Dialysis Program (Peritoneal and Hemodialysis)

Organizations: William Osler Health System - Etobicoke General Hospital
Kidney Care
Description of Services: Home dialysis program includes both home peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis * supports patients and their families in carrying out home-based dialysis independently, in the comfort of their home while monitored by a renal health care team

Home dialysis helps people achieve a higher quality of life with less frequent hospital visits and promotes a flexible, independent lifestyle

Patient Information:

  • Equipment and supplies are provided and delivered to the home. These costs are covered by the Ontario Ministry of Health
  • A team of nurses and renal technologists provide technical services and education so that treatment can be carried out at home
  • Increase in water and electricity costs may occur
  • Some modifications to the home may be required, but these costs are usually covered by the Ministry of Health

All home dialysis patients come to Etobicoke Wellness Centre's home dialysis clinic about every six weeks, for assessment by the renal team and treatment is modified if necessary

In case of difficulties, support from a home dialysis nurse and a renal technologist are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Fees: Most services covered by OHIP * fees for some services
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Patients who are able to manage their dialysis at home
Application: Osler nephrologists will refer patients interested in Home Dialysis to the Home Dialysis Program
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Toronto (Etobicoke) and Vaughan (Woodbridge)

Phone Numbers: 416-747-3400 ext 32811 * After hours and on holidays, call 905-494-2120 ext 34567 and ask to have the on-call home peritoneal dialysis nurse paged.
Crisis: Call 911 in emergencies
Website: www.williamoslerhs.ca/en/areas-of-care/kidney-care...
Address: Etobicoke Wellness Centre - Etobicoke Renal Centre
115 Humber College Blvd, Third Level
Etobicoke, ON
M9V 1R8
Intersection: Hwy 27 and Humber College Blvd
Location: Toronto (West Humber—Clairville)
Hours: Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm * After hours and on holidays, call 905-494-2120 ext 34567 and ask to have the on-call home peritoneal dialysis nurse paged

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 7/21/2025

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