Casey House (Toronto)
Casey House is a specialty hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that cares for people living with and at risk of HIV. Casey House provides inpatient and outpatient services and is located in the downtown area, at the corner of Jarvis and Isabella streets. Founded in 1988 by a group of volunteers, journalists, and activists, it was the first specialized facility of its kind in Canada. It is named after Casey Frayne, whose mother June Callwood was one of the principal volunteers whose efforts brought about the founding of the hospital.
Casey House | |
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The original Casey House on Huntley St. | |
Location in Toronto | |
Geography | |
Location | 119 Isabella Street Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4Y 1P2 |
Coordinates | 43.6691°N 79.3781°W |
Organisation | |
Funding | Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Private and Corporate Donations (Casey House Foundation) |
Type | Specialist |
Services | |
Beds | 14 inpatient |
Speciality | HIV AIDS specialty hospital |
History | |
Opened | 1988 |
Links | |
Website | http://www.caseyhouse.com/ |
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