Shibogama First Nations Council - Shibogama Health Authority

Services are delivered to community members at the local level (Band Office)

Must belong to one of the member First Nations within the Shibogama First Nations Council territory

None

Rachel Gessie - Health Director
807-737-2662 Ext 2236

English

Interpretive Services

Kasabonika Lake First Nation ; Kingfisher Lake First Nation ; Wapekeka First Nation ; Wawakapewin First Nation ; Wunnumin Lake First Nation

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Delivers health and related programs and services to member First Nation communities

Assists members with community development to enable First Nations to assume responsibility and to administer health programs themselves
Provides nursing care at the Musselwhite Mine Site north of Pickle Lake

Offers advisory and support services in the following areas:

Diabetes Initiative

Focuses on the well being and health education of Native people with diabetes
Provides a strategy of preventative medicine and promotes self-management of diabetes

Home Support and Long Term Care

Infant and Children's Programs

Focuses on infant and child health and development through the provision of programs including Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children, Brighter Futures, Early Childhood Development and Maternal & Child Health
Provides prenatal and post natal services for pregnant women and new mothers

Medical Transportation Program

Mental Health

Promotes the development of good mental health and provides mental health services

National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program

Provides services and supports for community members struggling with problematic substance use issues
Focuses on counselling services, support groups and treatment facilities

Also provides the following programs: