Wauzhushk Onigum Nation - Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building

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 Wauzhushk Onigum Nation who require assistance with medical transportation due to illness, injury or age

Fees

None

Contacts

Jeremiah McDonald - Referral Clerk
Linda Copenace - Health Director
linda.copenace@yahoo.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive Services

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits Service claims, coordinating medical transportation for community members and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements

Provides transportation to any medical appointments within the community
Provides transportation from/to Wauzhushk Onigum to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist etc) in the city of Kenora
Provides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation
Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual

Medical Transportation Program