Program: Poplar Hill First Nation - Nursing Station
Organization: Poplar Hill First Nation
Poplar Hill First Nation - Band Office
Poplar Hill First Nation - Health Clinic
Phone Numbers: 807-772-8892
Fax: 807-772-1198
Website: poplarhill.firstnation.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 78 c/o Nursing Station
Poplar Hill, ON
P0V 3E0
Street
Address
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Nursing Station
Poplar Hill First Nation
Location:
  • Functions as a nursing station in partnership with the Pikangikum Health Centre
  • Co-shares space in one half of the Health Clinic building
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Nursing Station: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm


Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Public Contacts: Shaun Rae, Marita Strang - Community Health Representatives

Barbara Strang - Health Director
807-772-8828 Ext 2242 * barbarastrang@knet.ca
Service Description: Nursing station providing basic medical and health care services that promote physical and mental health for community members
  • Provides primary health care services through a Nursing station in partnership with the Pikangikum Health Centre
  • Coordinates consultations with visiting Physician a few days per month
  • Provides immunizations for community members
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



Mental Health Counselling - One-on-one, couple, and family counselling * mental health screening and assessments * short-term and long-term counselling * confidential

Fees: None
Application: Appointments highly recommended
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Poplar Hill First Nation
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway interpretation available upon request
Area Served: Poplar Hill First Nation
See Also: Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Nursing Clinics
Last Updated: 11/7/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=150976

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