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Program:
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Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe'iyewigamig - Health Access Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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807-467-8770
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-699-6422
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Fax:
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807-467-2666
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Address:
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c/o c/o Kenora Satellite Clinic
301 First Ave S
Kenora, ON
P9N 1W5
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Location:
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Located in the Bannister Centre on First Ave S
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Evening appointments available: Wed-Thu
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Service Description:
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Health centre focused on family and community health- Offers primary health care and preventative services for Anishinaabe people through both traditional and contemporary health services
- Provides chronic disease management
- Administers immunizations
- Provides referrals to other service providers and specialists
- Performs some diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms (ECG) and specimen collection
- Provides in-house laboratory services
- Provides weekly outreach clinics in most Kenora area communities
- Collaborates with Lake of the Woods District Hospital and Sunset Country Family Health Team for consultations, diagnostic imaging and laboratory analysis
Provides services in the following areas:- Assessment, diagnosis and treatment
- Diabetes education and specialized care
- Early child development and nutrition
- Health education and promotion
- Mental health and wellness
- Nutritional counseling and support
- Preventative health care
- Reproductive health
- Traditional health care
Mental Health Counselling - One-on-one, couple, and family counselling * mental health screening and assessments * short-term and long-term counselling * confidential
Traditional Healing - Indgenous healing methods to restore balance and connectedness * holistic approach to individual, family, and community health * one-on-one sessions, traditional spiritual ceremonies
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Call or visit; appointments recommended but accepts walk-ins
- Laboratory services require booked appointments
- Health card and certificate of Indian status (if applicable) required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Anishinaabe individuals and families
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Ojibway, and Oji-cree interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Kenora ; Keewatin ; Washagamis Bay First Nation ; Whitedog First Nation ; Whitefish Bay First Nation ; Dalles First Nation ; Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation ; Northwest Angle 33 First Nation ; Shoal Lake 39 First Nation ; Shoal Lake 40 First Nation ; Northwest Angle 37 First Nation
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Last Updated:
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4/10/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140424
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