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Approaches to Community Wellbeing - Tuberculosis Control Program

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54 Front St
Sioux Lookout
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807-737-5189
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Toll-Free: 1-866-337-0081
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Fax: 807-737-4527
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alyssa.arnott@slfnha.com
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www.slfnha.com
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

First Nations individuals and families living in the Sioux Lookout region

Fees

None

Contacts

Amanda Laverdure - Preventing Infectious Diseases Manager
807-737-5898 * amanda.laverdure@slfnha.com

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides services to reduce, control and manage the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in First Nations communities
Services offered and delivered are:
  • Case finding and management
  • Provide anti-tuberculosis drugs for treatment and prevention
  • Educate and support patients hospitalized with TB
  • Provide disease case therapy and follow-up
  • Support and facilitate Directly Observed Therapy (DOT)
  • Maintain and update the TB database
  • Provide support and education to health care providers and community members
  • Assist in maintaining and updating the First Nations and Inuit Health Information System (FNIHIS)
Last updated: Apr 11, 2025: Suggest an edit
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