Medical Transportation Program

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11 Lynx Rd
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
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807-229-1836
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807-228-3524
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Fax: 807-229-3367
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Health Centre: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm


Medical Transportation: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Application

Contact Health Centre reception during regular hours to make arrangements; after hours call Medical Van at 807-228-3524

  • Requires written proof of medical appointment and pre-authorization by Health Centre

  • Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies

  • Advance cancellation recommended

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg and any residents living in the community who require assistance with medical transportation due to:

  • Illness, injury or age or

  • Do not have a vehicle or vehicle is otherwise not available

Fees

None

Contacts

Jocelyn Goodchild - Reception and NIHB Processing
807-229-1836 Ext 601
Howard Desmoulin - Medical Transportation Driver
807-229-1836 Ext 602

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive Services

Area(s) Served

Ojibways of the Pic River

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements
  • Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community
  • Provides transportation and/or assistance from/to Pic River First Nation to medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist, specialist, physiotherapy) in Marathon
  • Offers transportation to the local Greyhound bus station for out-of-town appointments
  • Services are provided by way of a wheel-chair accessible medical van
Last updated: Oct 11, 2024: Suggest an edit