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Program:
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Medical Transportation Program
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Address:
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PO Box 10
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0
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Street Address:
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Jeannette-Oscar Lydokenne Nursing Station
Deer Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Serves as the Nursing Station/health clinic for Deer Lake First Nation
- Co-located with the Health Centre which administers health programs
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Transportation times vary
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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 Deer Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #5
Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangementsProvides transportation within the community for individuals accessing the Nursing Station or Health OfficeProvides assistance with completing prior approval applications for long distance medical appointments
Offers assistance with arrangements for accommodation and travel details for individuals attending medical appointments at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre or Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital
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Application:
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- Requires written proof of medical appointment
- Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies
- Advance cancellation recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Deer Lake First Nation who require assistance with medical transportation due to illness, injury or age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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Deer Lake First Nation and area
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