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Program: Thunder Bay - Syndicate Ave - Health Services  
Organization: Keewaytinook Okimakanak
Phone Numbers: 807-735-1381
Toll-Free: 1-800-387-3740
Fax: 807-735-1383
Website: www.kochiefs.ca/health
Address:
730 Syndicate Ave S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1E9
Location:
  • Serves as the Administration Office
  • Located at Syndicate Ave S
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Armanda Parkinson - Health Director
807-735-1381 Ext 1327
Service Description: Serves as a non-political Chiefs Council which provides support and advisory services to six First Nation communities

Provides support and guidance for the effective delivery and management of health and related programs and services to member First Nation communities
  • Provides leadership and input into Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) health services planning
  • Works to develop infrastructure and human resources at the community level for the delivery of the programs
  • Provides advice and support to front-line health workers within each community including proposal writing, program development, administration and training and professional development
Administers regional programs and services including but not limited to:
  • Community Health Nursing Services
  • Diabetes Initiative
  • Home and Community Care
  • Infant and Children's Programs
  • Long Term Care
  • Medical Transportation Program
  • Mental Health
  • National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)
  • Regional Crisis Intervention Program

Fees: None
Application: Services are delivered to community members at the local level (Band Office)
Eligibility / Target Population: Must belong to one of the member First Nations within Keewaytinook Okimakanak Territory
Languages: English
Area Served:
Deer Lake First Nation, Fort Severn First Nation, Keewaywin First Nation, McDowell Lake First Nation, North Spirit Lake First Nation, and Poplar Hill First Nation  
See Also: Community Health Centres
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples

This information was last completely updated on April 9, 2025

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