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Program: Home and Community Care  
Organization: Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Band Office
Wanapetum Memorial Health Centre - Health Services
Phone Numbers: 807-442-2573
Fax: 807-442-2532
Website: www.wunnumin.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Wanapetum Memorial Health Centre
PO Box 101 c/o Wanapetum Memorial Health Centre
Wunnumin Lake, ON
P0V 2Z0
Street Address:
Wanapetum Memorial Health Centre Main Rd
Wunnumin Lake First Nation
 
Location:
  • Operates as the community health centre for Wunnumin Lake First Nation
  • Located at Main Rd near the Band Office
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm, Sep-Jun


Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm, Jul-Aug
Public Contacts: Ruth Mekanak - Assistant Health Director
807-442-2573 Ext 217 * ruthm@wunnumin.ca
Rachel Mamakwa - Health Director
807-442-2573 Ext 218 * rachelm@wunnumin.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wunnumin Lake First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Shibogama First Nations Council
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


Provides health care services for ill, injured or elderly community members in their own homes

Provides the following services through a Case Manager/Nurse, Personal Support Workers and Homemakers:
  • Assessment to determine individuals health history and develop a personalized care plan
  • Case management to ensure that care plans are being carried out and that the plan developed is still suitable
  • Home care nursing duties
  • Personal care help with activities such as dressing and bathing
  • Basic or advanced practice foot care
  • Teaching the individual in need to care for themselves
  • Home support with light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
  • Respite for family members and caregivers
  • Help with light outdoor/yardwork

Fees: None
Application:
  • Open to referrals from any source

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

  • Contact the Health Director
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Wunnumin Lake First Nation requiring assistance at home due to illness, injury or age
Languages: English
Area Served:
Wunnumin Lake First Nation  

This information was last completely updated on November 14, 2024

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