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Address:
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c/o c/o Whitesand Band Office
PO Box 68 c/o Whitesand Health Office
Armstrong, ON
P0T 1A0
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Street Address:
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Doug's Dr
Whitesand First Nation
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Location:
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- Health Office is located at Doug's Dr in the community of Armstrong
- Situated near the Band Office/Administration building
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Emergency Service: 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 Whitesand First Nation- Tribal Council: Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA)
- Robinson-Superior
Treaty
Health department providing services that promote physical and mental health for community members- Offers primary health care and emergency services
- Coordinates health care services through Nursing staff, Community Health Representative, visiting physicians and Family/Home Support workers
- Coordinates various health programs for community members
- Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and alcohol/drug abuse
- Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
- Offers a palliative care program when required
Addresses individual health care needs by providing:- Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
- Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
- Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
- Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments
Coordinates the following programs:- Diabetes Program
- Early Childhood Development
- Elder's Complex
- Home Support Program
- Medical Transportation Program
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Application:
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Appointments highly recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Whitesand First Nation
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Whitesand First Nation
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