Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Genetics Program

Program:	Genetics Program

Organizations:	Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - Hospital

Phone Numbers:	807-684-7320

Fax:	807-684-5823


Email:	genetics@tbh.net

Website:	tbrhsc.net/programs-services/prevention-and-screen...

Address:	980 Oliver Rd Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6V4

Location:	Located at Oliver Rd near Golf Links Rd

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Service Description:	Genetic Counselling Program Provides information to individuals and families who are affected by or at-risk for inherited and/or genetic conditions Offers several services, including: Arranging and interpreting genetic laboratory test results Assessment and diagnosis of genetic disorders Discussion of the chance of developing and passing the disorder on Information about the ways in which it may be prevented or helped Participation in education and research Provision of medical information and advice about genetic disease or condition to people at risk of a disorder that might be hereditary Genetics Clinics Holds clinics four to five times per year when one or two consulting geneticists visit Thunder Bay Offers videoconferencing during the times between each clinic, if an urgent referral is needed

Fees:	None - Covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) ; If genetic testing is required and deemed necessary, it is also covered under OHIP

Application:	Referrals are required and can be made through a health care provider

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	No restrictions

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 7-24-2025

Update Service Profile

© 2025, 211 Ontario North – Lakehead Social Planning Council