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Program:
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Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing - Band Office - Medical Transportation Program
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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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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
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Public Contacts:
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Darryl Lapensee - Medical Transportation Coordinator
mtchr@naongashiing.ca
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Service Description:
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Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements
- Provides transportation from/to Big Island to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist, specialist) in the towns of Emo, Fort Frances and Rainy River
- Provides assistance with completing prior approval applications for long distance medical appointments
- Provides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation
NOTE: Transportation will only be provided during regular business hours; after hours emergencies will be provided by ambulance services
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Requires written proof of medical appointment
- Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies
- Advance cancellation recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation who are residents of the community and do not own their own vehicle
- Clients requesting local medical transportation must return the same day except in case of hospitalization
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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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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=142086
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