Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Neyaashiinigmiing

Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

Site: Neyaashiinigmiing - 247 Prairie Rd

Service: Health Centre

Record #: BRU0763

Last Modified: 21 Nov 2024

Last Full Update: 08 Sep 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Part of the Emergency Response team that is staffed five days a week with a registered community health nurse and community representatives. Provides family medical care programs that promote health and prevent disease. Offers workshops and activities to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health.

Services and programs offered include:

Prenatal nutrition program
monthly physician's clinic
health representative and nurse
foot care services
Chronic Disease Prevention Program - aimed towards prevention of diabetes, heart disease and cancer
Environmental Awareness Program - water sampling and testing for West Nile Virus and manages other environmental health related issues
Falls prevention and group exercise classes for seniors at Maadooki Seniors Centre, call health centre to register
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and Medical transportation - coordinates appeals and exemptions to health benefits, provides transportation to medical appointments, contact Joshua King for assistance

Also offers (see separate listings for full details):

Home and Community Care Program - offers community support services such as meal services, and in home assistance
Harm Reduction and Outreach worker
Child and Youth Mental Health Worker
Community Language Development - 'Language Nest' program

Service Details

Hours	Office: 8:30 am-4:30 pm, program hours vary, call for details
Areas Served	Chippewas of Nawash First Nation
Eligibility	Chippewas of Nawash residents and band membership.
Application	Call or visit. Appointments required for some programs.
Languages	English
Fees	Call for specific program details

Address and Location

Located In Community	Neyaashiinigmiing
Address & Map	Health Centre 247 Prairie Rd Neyaashiinigmiing, ON Canada N0H 2T0
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-534-0373
Fax	519-534-0964
E-Mail	cn.healthcentre@gbtel.ca
Website	https://www.nawash.ca/health-services
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Chippewas-Of-Nawash-Health-Centre-734601779932950/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARB9eIjT9vewVIQ5nGrZZGXXfFJ_FcdQ1xm1fooSTooPzpPKm7yGOAXJp9udl_IjmjKXSzHW3tK9SnHl
Primary Contact	Springdawn Cook-Akiwenzie, Community Health Nurse; Phone: ext 235; Email: springdawnchn@nawash.ca
Alternate Contact	Joshua King, Coordinator - NIHB and Medical Transportation; Phone: ext 223; Email: healthbenefitsclerk@gbtel.ca
Mailing Address	247 Prairie Rd Neyaashiinigmiing, ON Canada N0H 2T0

Service Categories	All Services for Indigenous Peoples ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Medical Appointments Transportation ; Perinatal / Pregnancy / Postnatal ; Postnatal / Pregnancy ; Programs for Home Support ; Transportation to Medical Appointment
Service Category Groups	Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Health Care ; Indigenous Peoples ; Older Adults ; Transportation

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