Health Sciences North
Ontario Region: North
Central Intake Contact Information:
Health Sciences North
T: 855-653-7966
F: 855-567-7969
Alternatively, electronic referrals (through Ocean eReferral) can be sent directly to the NE MSK Central Intake from most EMRs. Simply select “Spine (RAC Low Back Program)” as the reason for referral.
Email: centralintakemsk@hsnsudbury.ca
Virtual Consultation Services
Given the North East’s unique geography, the RAC-LBP program offers virtual consultations for residents in rural or remote areas or those facing travel difficulties. Assessments are available in both English and French.
Partnerships:
- Direct referrals to Pain Clinics for Guided-Spine Injections
- Direct referrals to HSN’s Integrated Chronic Pain Program
- Direct referrals to EMG clinic/ Physiatrist and HSN’s Orthotics department
- Direct referrals to Orthopedic Surgeons/ NEJAC for hip and knee consultations
- Direct referrals to The Arthritis Society (TAS) for rheumatology consultations with APP
Region’s Practice Lead Team
Renée Wilson, PT, APP
Advanced Practice Physiotherapist & Practice Lead
Regional Hub: Health Sciences North
Sub Region: North East
Surgeon Sponsor and Spine Surgeons accepting our referrals: Dr. Ryan DeMarchi (Surgeon Lead), Dr. Amparo Wolf, Dr. Stuart McGregor, Dr. Stefano Priola, Dr. Aderaldo Costa Alves Jr – (NE Health Sciences North), Dr. Adrienne Kelly (Surgeon Lead) – NE Sault Area Hosptial
Renée Wilson is an Advanced Practice Physiotherapist at Health Sciences North (HSN) and the Practice Lead (PL) for the North East (NE) Low Back RAC, implemented in 2018. Renée is a clinical expert in managing low back conditions and leads by providing clinical oversight to nine Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in the region. These APPs consist of five Physiotherapists and four Chiropractors serving a large geographical area (300,000 sq km) with a population of 557,000 residents, including 18.5% who identify as Francophone and 13.6% as Indigenous people.