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Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre - Indigenous Care Coordination Program

Indigenous Care Coordination Program

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1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
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807-274-3131
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Fax: 833-479-0721
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Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Last updated: Mar 24, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve


  • Care coordination is primarily out of La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances

Fees

None

Contacts

Destiny W - Indigenous Care Coordinator
807-274-3131

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

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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