Alternate Name |
Motherisk ; SickKids |
Located In Community |
Toronto Downtown |
Address & Map |
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Intersection |
University Ave and Gerrard St W |
Physical Access |
Partially Accessible - no designated parking |
Parking |
Pay parking lot |
Description (Service) |
Motherisk Helpline: Service providing evidence-based information over the phone* and in clinic about the risk or safety of prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, chemicals, x-rays, chronic disease, infections and other exposures during pregnancy and lactation to women, their partners and health care providers
Alcohol and Substance Use Helpline: Service providing evidence-based information over the phone* or in clinic on the safety of exposure to alcohol, cigarette smoking and recreational drugs in pregnancy or lactation |
Hours |
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
Areas Served |
Canada |
Eligibility |
No restrictions * women who are trying to get pregnant, or are pregnant or breast feeding, their partners and health care professionals |
Application |
Call for more information |
Languages |
English ; Interpretive Services |
Fees |
None |
Service Categories |
Medical Information Services ~ Pregnant Women ; Medication Information/Management ~ Pregnant Women |
Office Phone |
General Helpline 1-877-439-2744 ; Alcohol and Substance Use Helpline 1-877-327-4636 |
Fax |
416-813-7562 |
Website |
www.motherisk.org |
Primary Contact |
Pina Bozzo, Coordinator |
Primary Executive |
Dr Shinya Ito, Director |
Established |
1985 |
Print Material |
Pamphlets |
Resources |
Website |
Accreditation |
No |
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