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Program:
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Medical Transportation Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 75 c/o Nursing Station
Cat Lake First Nation, ON
P0V 1J0
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Street Address:
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Lakeside Rd
Cat Lake First Nation
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Location:
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Burned to the ground May 2024- Nursing station is located on Lakeside Rd in the community of Cat Lake First Nation
- Sits along shores of Cat Lake river system near Wesley's Fly-In Outposts
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Hours:
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Nursing Station: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Emergency Services: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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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 Cat Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Windigo First Nations Council
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits Service claims and coordinating medical transportation for community members- Provides transportation within the community for individuals accessing the Nursing Station
- Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual
- Provides 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
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Application:
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- Must make arrangements for out-of-town travel at least 2 weeks prior to date of appointment/travel
- Requires written proof of medical appointment
- Must have Confirmation of Appointment (COA) stamped/signed and return to Health Centre after appointment
- Advance cancellation recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Cat Lake First Nation who require assistance with Non-insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements and forms, and assistance with medical transportation due to age, illness or disability
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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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Cat Lake First Nation
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