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Program:
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Medical Transportation Program
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Address:
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90 Anemki Dr Suite 100
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3
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Location:
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- Serves as the community Health Centre located at Anemki Dr in Fort William First Nation
- Closest intersection is at Anemki Dr and Mission Rd
- Situated near the Dilico building
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 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 Fort William First Nation- Tribal Council: Nokiiwin Tribal Council (NTC)
- Political Territorial
Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)Robinson-Superior Treaty
Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements- Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community
- Provides transportation and/or assistance from/to Fort William First Nation to medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist, specialist, physiotherapy) in city of Thunder Bay
- Services are provided by way of a wheel-chair accessible medical van equipped with one infant and one toddler restraint
- Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits service claims
- Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual
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Application:
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- Contact Health Centre reception during regular hours to make arrangements; after hours call 807-472-7701
- Appointments must be booked 24 hours in advance
- Information required include name, appointment date/time, status card number, physician and clinic name, address of pickup and contact number
- Requires written proof of medical appointment and pre-authorization by Health Centre
- Requires 24 hour advance booking; NO exceptions
- Advance cancellation required
After-hours Taxi Service
- Taxi slips will only be issued to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) with return trip (one-ways not allowed)
- Individuals accessing this service must provide documentation that they attended the TBRHSC and were seen by the attending physician
- Documentation must be provided within 24 hours
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Fort William First Nation who:
- Require assistance with Non-insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements and forms and/or
- Medical transportation due to illness, injury or age
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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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Fort William First Nation and area
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