| Record #: HAM0776 |
Last Modified: 29 Nov 2012 |
Last Full Update: 29 Nov 2012 |
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| Contact Information |
| Social Media |  |
| Address & Map | 71 Rebecca St Hamilton, ON L8R 1B6  |
| Major Intersection | John St N and King St E |
| Office Phone | 905-522-3233 |
| Fax | * Administration 905-522-3433 * Clinical services only 905-522-3706 |
| Website | www.hucchc.com |
| Primary Contact | John Infanti, Chiropodist; Email: jinfanti@hucchc.com |
| Service Details |
| Alternate Name (Internal use only) | Foot Care ; Footcare |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Located In Community | Hamilton Central |
| Ward | Ward 2 |
| Description | The goal of the Foot Care Program is to provide access to foot care services to those who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, recent immigrants and refugees, and individuals receiving income support through Ontario Works. Residents residing in the catchment area which is West of Sherman Ave, East of Locke Street, South of Barton Street, and North of the Escarpment are also eligible to access this service. Services are provided at the Centre or in the community by a Chiropodist who is a regulated primary health care professional trained exclusively to assess and treat foot problems. |
| Hours | Mon 1 pm-4 pm, Tue 9 am-5 pm, Thu 9 am-6 pm, Fri 9 am-12:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Hamilton Central |
| Eligibility | * Most newcomer groups are eligible * Refugee claimants, international students and temporary foreign workers should call to inquire about eligiblity |
| Application | By appointment only * Call for more information |
| Bus Routes | (1) KING ; (1A) KING ; (3) CANNON ; (10) B-LINE |
| Fees | None |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services - can be made available when necessary |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Donations |
| Indexing |
| Service Categories | Podiatry/Foot Care |
| Subjects | Children ; Foot care ; Homeless people ; Immigrants ; Low income people ; Men ; Refugees ; Women |
| Local Subjects | poverty |