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Program:
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Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services - Community Health Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-2042
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Fax:
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807-274-8324
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Address:
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PO Box 608
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
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Street
Address:
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540 King's Hwy Rainy Lake Plaza
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Located at Rainy Lake Plaza across the street from Tim Horton's
- Closest intersection is at King's Hwy/Hwy 11 and Wright Ave
- Serves as the office for community health programs, diabetes programs and foot care
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm, Fri 8 am-3:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Krista Hunt - Administrative Assistant
khunt@fftahs.org
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Service Description:
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Provides community health services in the following areas:- Communicable disease emergencies
- Harm reduction strategies such as safe needle use and education about Naloxone kits
- Health education and support including smoking cessation, healthy eating and physical activity
- Healthy pregnancy, child development and nutrition
- Immunizations
- Outbreak management
- Surveillance
- Tuberculosis
Milk Coupon Program- Provides up to 4 litres of milk per week for eligible community members
- Strives to improve the health of pregnant women and young children
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Services are mostly offered locally at the community level
- Contact a Community Health Nurse to register for the Milk Coupon Program
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Individuals and families from any of the eight First Nation communities in the Fort Frances Tribal area
- Milk coupons available for pregnant women and families with children 2 years of age and younger
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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4/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=191882
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