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Program:
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Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing - Band Office - Health Services
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Phone Numbers:
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807-488-5602
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-238-0102
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Crisis:
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807-488-1027 Ext 209
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Fax:
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807-488-5942
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Address:
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PO Box 335 RR 1
Morson, ON
P0W 1J0
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Street
Address:
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AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation
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Location:
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- Community is along SE shores of Lake of the Woods, 70 km N of town of Rainy River on Hwy 621
- Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing consists of: the most populated reserve Saug-A-Gaw-Sing 1 (under 1 square mi in size), Big Island 31D, Big Isla
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm
Health and Wellness: Mon-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Judy Major - Health Director
807-488-1027 Ext 202 * health@naongashiing.ca
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Service Description:
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Services that promote physical and mental health for community members
- Provides health awareness, education and prevention workshops and seminars
- Coordinates clinics in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
- Coordinates monthly foot care sessions in individual's home or at office
- Works with maintenance worker to ensure community water quality
- Identifies and attempts to correct health hazards
Addresses individual health care needs by providing:
- Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
- Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment
- Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
- Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
- Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
- Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Appointments required for consultations with health representatives
- Prior arrangements required for home visits
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation services available
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Area Served:
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Anishinaabeg of Naongashing First Nation
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Last Updated:
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4/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=142085
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