Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Genetics

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Description
Genetics counselling and evaluation are available for adults and children who have characteristics of a genetics condition. Family members may also be referred for genetic counselling to help them understand their own risk of developing or passing on the condition

Common reasons for Pediatric and Adult Genetics include:
  • having a genetic condition or characteristics of a condition
  • having developmental delay, poor growth or behaviour differences
  • having a birth defect or a family member with a birth defect
  • family history of a genetic condition (such as Huntington disease, Cystic Fibrosis)
This is an Out-of-Home Service
Eligibility
Those with characteristics of a genetic condition.

Family members may be referred for genetic counselling
Application Process
Physician referral required
Documents Required
Call for information
Office
705-876-5185
Fax
705-876-5129
Web Site
https://www.prhc.on.ca/cms/genetics-program
Mailing Address
1 Hospital Dr
Peterborough, ON, K9J 7C6
Canada
Languages
English, Interpretive Services
Fees
None
Topic(s)
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Copyright
Community Connection, 211 Central East Region Contact Centre
Last Updated On
August 21, 2025
Address
1 Hospital Dr
Peterborough, ON, K9J 7C6
Cross street: Medical Dr and Hospital Dr
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Accessibility
Fully Accessible; Elevator(s), unknown
Hours of Operation
Mon
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Service Area(s)
Peterborough (County of)