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Program:
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Keewaywin First Nation - Keewaywin Nursing Station
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Phone Numbers:
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807-771-1407
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-437-9505
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Fax:
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807-771-1078
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Address:
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PO Box 59
Keewaywin, ON
P0V 3G0
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Street
Address:
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204 Band Office Rd
Keewaywin First Nation
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Location:
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- Functions as a Nursing Station located in the community of Keewaywin First Nation
- Situated at Band Office Rd
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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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Service Description:
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Nursing station providing basic medical and health care services that promote physical and mental health for community members- Coordinates health care services and community health programs through Nursing Station
- Provides physician consultations a few days per month with a visiting physician from Sioux Lookout
- 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 a palliative care program when required
Addresses individual health care needs by providing:- 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
Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)- Provides access to specialized medical care using videoconferencing and other tele-diagnostic equipment
- Allows specialists to remotely examine and prescribe treatments to patients in their home communities
- Reduces the need to travel to receive care
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Appointments highly recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Keewaywin First Nation
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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Keewaywin First Nation
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Last Updated:
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5/8/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=147513
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