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Program:
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Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Approaches to Community Wellbeing - Tuberculosis Control Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-737-5189
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-337-0081
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Fax:
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807-737-4527
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Address:
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c/o c/o Regional Wellness Response
PO Box 1300 c/o Approaches to Community Wellbeing
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
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Street
Address:
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54 Front St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Serves as the office for the Regional Wellness Response team
- Located at Front St in the Centennial Centre building
- Closest intersection is at Front St and 4th Ave
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Amanda Laverdure - Preventing Infectious Diseases Manager
807-737-5898 * amanda.laverdure@slfnha.com
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Service Description:
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Provides services to reduce, control and manage the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in First Nations communities
Services offered and delivered are:- Case finding and management
- Provide anti-tuberculosis drugs for treatment and prevention
- Educate and support patients hospitalized with TB
- Provide disease case therapy and follow-up
- Support and facilitate Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)
- Maintain and update the TB database
- Provide support and education to health care providers and community members
- Assist in maintaining and updating the First Nations and Inuit Health Information System (FNIHIS)
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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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First Nations individuals and families living in the Sioux Lookout region
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, Northern
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Last Updated:
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4/11/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=221499
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