McDowell Lake First Nation - McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office - McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office - Health Department

Program:

McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office - Health Department

Organization:

McDowell Lake First Nation
McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:

807-735-1381 Ext 1308

Toll-Free:

1-800-387-3740

Fax:

807-727-9494

Address:

c/o c/o McDowell Lake Band Office
PO Box 321 c/o McDowell Lake Band Office
Red Lake, ON
P0V 2M0

Street
Address:

146 Howey St Unit 202
Red Lake

Location:

Band Office is located at Howey St in Red Lake within Keewaytinook Okimakanak headquarters
Reserve land is located approx 155 km NE of Red Lake on central W shore of McDowell Lake
Consists of 1 reserve known as MacDowell Lake In

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Public Contacts:

Caden Cockcroft - Coordinator of Health Initiatives
Cell 807-727-7048 * caden.cockcroft@mlfn.ca

Service Description:

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for Band members

Provides health services through a Health Director and Health Liaison
Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and problematic alcohol and substance use
Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
Offers various health initiatives through Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care
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

Fees:

None

Application:

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population:

Members of McDowell Lake First Nation

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Interpretation available upon request

Area Served:

McDowell Lake First Nation