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Program:
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Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation - Lac La Croix Health Centre - Medical Transportation Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-485-2541
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Fax:
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807-485-2461
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Address:
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c/o c/o Lac La Croix Clinic
PO Box 640 c/o Lac La Croix Clinic
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N9
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Street
Address:
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140 Main St
Lac La Croix First Nation
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Location:
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- Functions as the Community Health Centre located at Main St
- Situated near the Band Office
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Les Whitefish - Medical Van Driver
Karen Geyshick - Health Director
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Service Description:
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Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits service claims and coordinating medical transportation for community members
- Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual
- Assists with making travel arrangements
- Maintains community health records, client documentation, receipts and related information
- Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community and to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist) in the towns of Atikokan and Fort Frances
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call Health Centre Reception to book travel on Medical Van
- Must make arrangements for out-of-town travel at least 2 weeks prior to date of appointment/travel to allow time to process Prior Approval package with Health Canada
- Must have Confirmation of Appointment (COA) stamped/signed and return to Health Centre after appointment
Must provide the following information when booking:
- Full name, address and telephone number (Escort name if applicable)
- Date of birth
- Status registration number
- Date, time and address of appointment
- Doctor's name and specialty
- Written proof of appointment such as appointment card
- Mode of transportation
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Lac La Croix First Nation who require assistance with Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements and forms, and/or assistance with medical transportation due to age, illness or disability or have no access to a vehicle
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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Lac La Croix First Nation
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Last Updated:
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5/7/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=142024
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