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Program:
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Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre - Indigenous Care Coordination Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-3131
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Fax:
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833-479-0721
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Address:
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Box 686
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
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Street
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1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Located at Idylwild Dr one block S of Hwy 11
- Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Destiny W - Indigenous Care Coordinator
807-274-3131
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Service Description:
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Works to address the needs and to improve the in-hospital experience of Indigenous individuals and families
Services include but are not limited to:- Advocacy for the client
- Coordinate for language translation if needed
- Assistance for in-hospital patients to understand what is happening
- In-hospital visiting
- Arrange for cultural requests such as smudging, traditional medicines, and offering tobacco
- Arrange for Elders, Healers and Knowledge Keepers upon patient request
- Liaise with health representatives such as Community Health Nurses and Health Directors at Band level
- Assistance with hospital discharge and out-of-hospital follow-up and support
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve
- Care coordination is primarily out of La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances
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Languages:
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English
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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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3/24/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=218821
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