Program: Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Medical Transportation Program
Organization: Neskantaga First Nation
Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-479-2533
Fax: 807-479-2505
Website: neskantaga.com/
Address:
c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 104 c/o Health Centre
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
Street
Address
:
Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre
Neskantaga First Nation
Location:
  • Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre is located in the community of Neskantaga First Nation
  • Serves as the health clinic and social services office
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Doreen Moonias - Referral Clerk
doreensandra77@gmail.com
Angus Atlookan - Medical Driver
ang_atlookan@hotmail.com
Service Description: Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements
  • Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community
  • Provides transportation assistance from/to Neskantaga First Nation to medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist, specialist) in Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay
  • Provides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation



Fees: None
Application:
  • Requires written proof of medical appointment

  • Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies

  • Advance cancellation recommended
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Neskantaga First Nation who require medical transportation assistance due to age or disability
Languages: English
Language Notes: Interpretive Services
Area Served: Neskantaga First Nation
See Also: Transportation - Non-Accessible and Volunteer
Last Updated: 6/18/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141617

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