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Doctor is not available on a regular basis; this clinic is mainly staffed by Nurses

Program: Lac La Croix Health Centre  
Organization: Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-485-2541
Crisis: 807-597-1305
Fax: 807-485-2461
Email: healthstationreceptionist@llcfn.com
Website: www.gakijiwanong.ca/health-services
Address:
c/o c/o Lac La Croix Clinic
PO Box 640 c/o Lac La Croix Clinic
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N9
Street Address:
140 Main St
Lac La Croix First Nation
 
Location:
  • Functions as the Community Health Centre located on Main St
  • Situated near the Band Office
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Vanessa Geyshick - Receptionist
Cathy Forbister - Health Director
healthdirector@llcfn.com
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Lac La Croix First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory Services
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


Nursing station providing basic medical and health care services that promote physical and mental health for community members
  • Coordinates health care services through the Health Centre; health team consists of Community Health Nurses and Representatives, a visiting Physician and Crisis Team workers
  • Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops/clinics in areas that may include Child Care, Diabetes, Elderly & Chronic Disease, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
Addresses individual health care needs by providing:
  • Access to primary nursing health care
  • Home visits and referrals
  • Postnatal care
  • Dietitian counselling on healthy eating habits and lifestyles
  • Regular visits from professionals such as doctors and nurse practitioners

Fees: None
Application: Booked appointments recommended for visiting Nurse Practitioner and other Professionals
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation
Languages: English
Language Notes: Interpretation available upon request
Area Served:
Lac La Croix First Nation  
See Also: Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Nursing Clinics
Public Health Promotion

This information was last completely updated on May 8, 2026

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"About Us"
Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory Services
Provincial Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3
Lac La Croix First Nation located 40 km W of Atikokan on Hwy 11; then S on Flanders Rd for 80 km