Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe'iyewigamig - Health Access Centre

Application

Call or visit; appointments recommended but accepts walk-ins
Laboratory services require booked appointments
Health card and certificate of Indian status (if applicable) required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Anishinaabe individuals and families

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, Ojibway, and Oji-cree interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Kenora ; Keewatin ; Washagamis Bay First Nation ; Whitedog First Nation ; Whitefish Bay First Nation ; Dalles First Nation ; Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation ; Northwest Angle 33 First Nation ; Shoal Lake 39 First Nation ; Shoal Lake 40 First Nation ; Northwest Angle 37 First Nation

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Health centre focused on family and community health

Offers primary health care and preventative services for Anishinaabe people through both traditional and contemporary health services
Provides chronic disease management
Administers immunizations
Provides referrals to other service providers and specialists
Performs some diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms (ECG) and specimen collection
Provides in-house laboratory services
Provides weekly outreach clinics in most Kenora area communities
Collaborates with Lake of the Woods District Hospital and Sunset Country Family Health Team for consultations, diagnostic imaging and laboratory analysis

Provides services in the following areas:

Assessment, diagnosis and treatment
Diabetes education and specialized care
Early child development and nutrition
Health education and promotion
Mental health and wellness
Nutritional counseling and support
Preventative health care
Reproductive health
Traditional health care

Health Access Centre