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Program: Home and Community Care  
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: 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


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

Provides the following services through personal support workers, homemakers and home support worker:
  • 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
  • Basic home care nursing duties
  • Personal care help with activities such as dressing and bathing
  • 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 such as firewood, garbage disposal, water delivery and snow and lawn maintenance

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

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

  • Contact the Clinical Nurse
Eligibility / Target Population:
  • Members of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation requiring assistance at home due to illness or injury or

  • Individuals 60 years of age and over requiring assistance at home
Languages: English
Area Served:
Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum  

This information was last completely updated on November 29, 2024

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Updated November 29, 2024
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