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Medical Transportation Program

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AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation
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807-488-5602
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Toll-Free: 1-888-238-0102
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Fax: 807-488-5942
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health@naongashiing.ca
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www.bigisland.ca
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm

Application

  • Requires written proof of medical appointment

  • Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies

  • Advance cancellation recommended

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation who are residents of the community and do not own their own vehicle

  • Clients requesting local medical transportation must return the same day except in case of hospitalization

Fees

None

Contacts

Darryl Lapensee - Medical Transportation Coordinator
mtchr@naongashiing.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive Services

Area(s) Served

Anishinaabeg of Naongashing First Nation

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements
  • Provides transportation from/to Big Island to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist, specialist) in the towns of Emo, Fort Frances and Rainy River
  • Provides assistance with completing prior approval applications for long distance medical appointments
  • Provides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation
NOTE: Transportation will only be provided during regular business hours; after hours emergencies will be provided by ambulance services
Last updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
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