Parry Sound Health Centre - First Nations and Inuit Health Branch

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James Street Federal Building
74 James St, 2nd Flr
Parry Sound
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705-746-5807
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Toll-Free: 1-888-441-4777 (Express Scripts Canada)
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Fax: 705-746-1421
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Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Application

Call in advance * Appointment preferred

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Registered First Nations peoples living on or off a First Nation

Fees

Free

Contacts

Laura Hansman - Community Health Nurse
705-773-8653 * laura-ann.hansman@sac-isc.gc.ca
Christian Jean-Pierre - Health Clerk
705-746-6653 * christian.jean-pierre@sac-isc.gc.ca

Languages

English

Area(s) Served

Parry Sound

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous peoples, combining traditional health and Western medical practices * aims to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health

Services are focused or available to five First Nation communities:
  • Magnetawan First Nation
  • Shawanaga First Nation
  • Wasauksing First Nation
  • Moose Deer Point First Nation
  • Wahta Mohawk Territory

Community Health Nurse visits these communities on a regular basis providing the following services:
  • health education 
  • health promotion
  • communicable disease control and immunization
  • maternal and child health
  • school health \ immunization program
  • chronic disease monitoring
  • advocacy and referrals to other health services

Health Centre clerk assists registered First Nation clients to access the Non-Insured Health benefits program (NIHB) which includes coverage for prescription medication, medical supplies and equipment, medical transportation, optometry and dental services * Will also assist with claim submissions and appeals for coverage of services
Last updated: Nov 1, 2024: Suggest an edit