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Medical Transportation Program

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6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo
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807-482-2479
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Fax: 807-482-2603
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www.rainyriverfirstnations.com
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Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm

Hours subject to change


Transportation times may vary

Application

Van bookings are to be arranged with Laura or Juanita

  • Requires written proof of medical appointment

  • Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies

  • Advance cancellation recommended

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Rainy River First Nations who require assistance with medical transportation due to illness, injury or age

Fees

None

Contacts

Laura Cridland - Health Referral Clerk
807-482-2479 Ext 226 * laura.cridland@manitourapids.ca
Juanita Hunter-Connon - Community Health Director
807-482-2479 Ext 232 * juanita.connon@manitourapids.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements
  • Provides transportation from/to Rainy River First Nations Reserve to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist) in the towns of Emo and Fort Frances; exceptions for travel to Rainy River will be made on a case-by-case basis
  • Provides assistance with completing prior approval applications for long distance medical appointments
Last updated: Aug 1, 2024: Suggest an edit
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