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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 Health Services
PO Box 68 c/o Health Services
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M5
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Street Address:
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Health Office
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
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Location:
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- Health Department is located in the community of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
- Known as the Health Office to community members under the supervision of a Community Health Nurse
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Health Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Payday Fri bi-weekly 8:30 am-2 pm
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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 Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
- Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory
ServicesPolitical Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangementsProvides transportation from/to the Reserve to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist, therapy, specialist) in the town of Fort FrancesProvides return transportation for prescription pick up on regularly scheduled trips to Fort FrancesProvides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation
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Application:
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- Requires written proof of medical appointment
- Requires at least 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies
- Advance cancellation recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation requiring transportation for medical reasons
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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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Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
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