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Program:
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Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Health and Social Services
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Address:
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c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 104 c/o Health Centre
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
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Street Address:
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Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre
Neskantaga First Nation
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Location:
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- Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre is located in the community of Neskantaga First Nation
- Serves as the health clinic and social services office
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Neskantaga First Nation- Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members- Coordinates health care services through Nursing Station
- Provides Physician consultations a few days per month with a visiting Physician from Sioux Lookout
- Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and alcohol/drug abuse
- Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
- Offers a palliative care program when required
- Coordinates various health programs for community members
Addresses individual health care needs by providing:- Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
- Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
- Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
- Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments
Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)- Provides access to specialized medical care using videoconferencing and other tele-diagnostic equipment
- Allows specialists to remotely examine and prescribe treatments to patients in their home communities
- Reduces the need to travel to receive care
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Application:
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Home visits require prior arrangements
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Neskantaga First Nation
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Oji-Cree interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Neskantaga First Nation
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