Gloria Atlookan - Community Health Representative 807-479-1147 * gloriaatlookan@hotmail.com Sharon Sakanee - Health and Social Services Director 807-479-2570 * sharon.sakanee@neskantaga.com
Languages
English
Language Note
Oji-Cree interpretation available upon request
Area(s) Served
Neskantaga First Nation
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members
Coordinates health care services through Nursing Station
Provides Physician consultations a few days per month with a visiting Physician from Sioux Lookout
Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and alcohol/drug abuse
Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
Offers a palliative care program when required
Coordinates various health programs for community members
Addresses individual health care needs by providing:
Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments
Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
Provides access to specialized medical care using videoconferencing and other tele-diagnostic equipment
Allows specialists to remotely examine and prescribe treatments to patients in their home communities
Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Primary Tribal Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9 Reserve is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake