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Program:
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Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre - Ojibway Medical Translator Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-3131
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Fax:
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833-479-0721
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Address:
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Box 686
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
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Street
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1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Located at Idylwild Dr one block S of Hwy 11
- Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Mary Jane Kewakundo - Ojibway Medical Translator
mkewakundo@gizhac.com
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Service Description:
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Provides translation services to individuals from English to Ojibway and from Ojibway to EnglishAssists doctors and nurses with translation needsEscorts patients to medical appointmentsOffers translation services with parenting, visiting elders and Indigenous craft circlesTranslator available for following medical appointments:
- Dental
- Doctor's visits
- Hospital and Rainycrest Home for the Aged
- Optometrist
- Pharmacy
- Physiotherapist
- Ultrasound and diagnostic imaging
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Requires 24-hour advance booking
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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3/24/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141932
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