Medical Building 703 Ketemiikana Dr Ojibways Of Onigaming First Nation
807-484-2339
Fax: 807-484-2789
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
Not Wheelchair Accessible
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
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