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Program: Northwestern Health Unit - Fort Frances Office
Organization: Northwestern Health Unit
Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora
Phone Numbers: 807-274-9827
Toll-Free: 1-800-461-3348
After Hours: 1-866-475-6505
Fax: 807-274-0779
Website: www.nwhu.on.ca
Address:
396 Scott St
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 1G9
Location:
  • Located at Scott St across the street from Safeway
  • Closest intersection is at Scott St and Victoria Ave N
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm


Sexual Health Clinic: Mon 10:15 am-12 noon; Thu 9 am-4:30 pm


Sexual Health at Fort Frances High School: Mon 11 am-1 pm
Public Contacts: Marilyn Herbacz - Chief Executive Officer
807-468-3147 Ext 301278 * mherbacz@nwhu.on.ca

Service Description: Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living
  • Administers health promotion and disease prevention programs
  • Promotes the health of the communities served by enabling people to increase control over the determinants of health
  • Prevents the occurrence and spread of disease and reduces resulting disability
  • Protects the health of the community by eliminating or reducing health hazards
  • Collaborates with individuals, service providers, organizations, agencies and other health units
  • Promotes equitable access to health programs and services
  • Participates in undergraduate, graduate and continuing education
  • Participates in evaluation and research to address current community questions and issues, including the dissemination and incorporation of results into programs and services



Fees: None
Application: Contact Intake and Assessment
Eligibility / Target Population: Varies among programs and services
Languages: English
Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
See Also: Public Health Promotion
Public Health Units
Last Updated: 12/27/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=140102

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