Medical Building

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Medical Building 703 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways Of Onigaming First Nation
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807-484-2339
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Fax: 807-484-2789
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm

Alt Payday Fri 9 am-12 noon

Application

Requires booked appointments

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Dorothy Copenace - Community Health Representative
807-484-2339 * dorothy.copenace@onigaming.ca
Hazel Copenace - Health Director
807-484-2339 * hazel.copenace@onigaming.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibwe interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Onigaming First Nation

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members
  • Coordinates appointments for community members with visiting physician from Kenora once per week
  • Coordinates visits with nurse practitioner and other health professionals from Health Access Centre in Fort Frances
  • Provides health awareness, education and prevention workshops and seminars
  • Coordinates clinics in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
  • Coordinates monthly foot care sessions through visiting specialists once per month
  • Identifies and attempts to correct health hazards
Addresses individual health care needs by providing:
  • Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
  • Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment
  • 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


Services and Programs:


About Us

Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
Provincial Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3
Reserve is approximately 113 km N of Fort Frances off Hwy 71 near Nestor Falls

Last updated: Aug 20, 2024: Suggest an edit