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Program:
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Shibogama First Nations Council - Shibogama Health Authority
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Phone Numbers:
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807-737-2662
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Fax:
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807-737-1583
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Address:
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PO Box 449
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1A5
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Street
Address:
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81 King St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Located at King St in downtown Sioux Lookout
- Closest intersection is at King St and 6th Ave
- Situated one block N of Sioux Lookout Post Office
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Rachel Gessie - Health Director
807-737-2662 Ext 2236 * rachelg@shib.ca
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Service Description:
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Delivers health and related programs and services to member First Nation communities- Assists members with community development to enable First Nations to assume responsibility and to administer health programs themselves
- Provides nursing care at the Musselwhite Mine Site north of Pickle Lake
Offers advisory and support services in the following areas:
Diabetes Initiative- Focuses on the well being and health education of Native people with diabetes
- Provides a strategy of preventative medicine and promotes self-management of diabetes
Home Support and Long Term Care- Focuses on home support services to enable individuals to remain in own home
- Provides nursing assessment, case management, foot care clinics and advocacy
Infant and Children's Programs- Focuses on infant and child health and development through the provision of programs including Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children, Brighter Futures, Early Childhood Development and Maternal & Child Health
- Provides prenatal and post natal services for pregnant women and new mothers
Medical Transportation Program- Oversees travel arrangements for medical appointments
- Provides travel expenses for patients, physicians and traditional healer visits
Mental Health- Promotes the development of good mental health and provides mental health services
National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program- Provides services and supports for community members struggling with problematic substance use issues
- Focuses on counselling services, support groups and treatment facilities
Also provides the following programs:- Nursing Program
- Patient Liaison Services
- Payahtakenemowin
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Services are delivered to community members at the local level (Band Office)
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must belong to one of the member First Nations within the Shibogama First Nations Council territory
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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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Kasabonika Lake First Nation ; Kingfisher Lake First Nation ; Wapekeka First Nation ; Wawakapewin First Nation ; Wunnumin Lake First Nation
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Last Updated:
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6/11/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=143948
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