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Program:
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Children's Oral Health Initiative
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Address:
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PO Box 608
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
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Street Address:
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540 King's Hwy Rainy Lake Plaza
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Located at Rainy Lake Plaza across the street from Tim Horton's
- Closest intersection is at King's Hwy/Hwy 11 and Wright Ave
- Serves as the office for community health programs, diabetes programs and foot care
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm, Fri 8 am-3:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Responsible for providing wholistic health programs and services for Indigenous people in the Rainy River District
Delivers an early prevention oral health program with a focus on the following services:
- Dental screening
- Fluoride varnish applications and sealants
- Dental cleanings and interim stabilization technique (IST)
- Oral health education and information
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Application:
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- Services are delivered locally within the 10 First Nation communities
- Schedules are posted on website or call office for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children 7 years of age and younger, their parents, caregivers and pregnant women from any of the 10 First Nation communities in the Fort Frances Tribal area
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Big Grassy River First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nations, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, and Ojibways of Onigaming
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