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Program: Medical Transportation Program  
Organization: Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
Administration Office
Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building - Community Medical Clinic
Phone Numbers: 807-548-6340
Fax: 807-548-5035
Address:
c/o c/o Medical Clinic
PO Box 1850 c/o Medical Clinic
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X8
Street Address:
Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
 
Location:
  • Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building is located at the end of Golf Course Rd
  • Situated near Biindigen Learning Centre
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Public Contacts: Jeremiah McDonald - Referral Clerk
Linda Copenace - Health Director
linda.copenace@yahoo.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
  • Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits Service claims, coordinating medical transportation for community members and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements
  • Provides transportation to any medical appointments within the community
  • Provides transportation from/to Wauzhushk Onigum to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist etc) in the city of Kenora
  • Provides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation
  • Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual

Fees: None
Application:
  • Requires written proof of medical appointment

  • Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies

  • Advance cancellation recommended
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation who require assistance with medical transportation due to illness, injury or age
Languages: English
Language Notes: Interpretive Services
Area Served:
Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum  
See Also: Transportation - Non-Accessible and Volunteer

This information was last completely updated on November 18, 2024

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