Program: Naotkamegwanning First Nation - Netaawgonebiik Health Services - Referral Clerk
Organization: Naotkamegwanning First Nation
Naotkamegwanning First Nation - Band Office
Naotkamegwanning First Nation - Netaawgonebiik Health Services
Phone Numbers: 807-226-1026
Fax: 807-226-5752
Email: naothealth@gmail.com
Address:
c/o c/o Netaawgonebiik Health Centre, Pawitik Post Office
Netaawgonebiik Health Centre Pawitik Post Office
Pawitik, ON
P0X 1L0
Street
Address
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Netaawgonebiik Health Services 1801 Pawitik St
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation
Location:
  • Functions as the community clinic located at Naotkamegwanning First Nation
  • Situated at Pawitik St next to the Band Office
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Darlene Paypompee - Health Director
drpaypompee@gmail.com

Service Description: Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits Service claims and coordinating medical transportation for community members
  • Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual
  • Assists with making travel arrangements
  • Maintains client documentation, receipts and related information
  • Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community and medical appointments out-of-town in Kenora, Winnipeg and Thunder Bay



Fees: None
Application: Non-Insured Health Benefits

  • Requires booked appointments


Medical Transportation

  • Requires written proof of medical appointment

  • Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies

  • Advance cancellation recommended
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Naotkamegwanning First Nation who require assistance with Non-insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements and forms, and assistance with medical transportation due to age or disability
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
See Also: Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Last Updated: 8/27/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=152401

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