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Address:
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c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 78 c/o Nursing Station
Poplar Hill, ON
P0V 3E0
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Street Address:
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Nursing Station
Poplar Hill First Nation
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Location:
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- Functions as a nursing station in partnership with the Pikangikum Health Centre
- Co-shares space in one half of the Health Clinic building
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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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 Poplar Hill First Nation- Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #5
Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits Service claims and coordinating medical transportation for community members- Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community for members without access to a vehicle
- Provides transportation and/or assistance from/to Poplar Hill First Nation to medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist, specialist) in surrounding area
- Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual
- Provides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation
NOTE: Individuals with small children must have appropriate car seat restraints or transportation will not be provided
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Application:
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- All applications must be submitted at least one week prior to scheduled appointment, but preferably 2 weeks prior
- Exceptions are made for emergencies
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Poplar Hill First Nation living on the reserve and requiring assistance with Medical Transportation or Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements
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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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Poplar Hill First Nation
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