Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

Site: Neyaashiinigmiing - Prairie Rd

Service: Health Centre

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Record #: BRU0307 Last Modified: 24 Mar 2021 Last Full Update: 27 Nov 2020
Description
Description (Service) Part of the Emergency Response team that is staffed 5 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 Unceded First Nation - and off-reserve members ; South Bruce Peninsula
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 Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Address & Map
247 Prairie Rd
Neyaashiinigmiing, ON N0H 2T0
 
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Intersection Prairie Rd and Community Centre Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office Phone 519-534-0373
Fax 519-534-0964
E-Mail cn.healthcentre@gbtel.ca
Website www.nawash.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: 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
Alternate Contact Joshua King, Coordinator - NIHB and Medical Transportation; Phone: ext 223 * direct line 519-534-2165

Agency Overview

About This Agency
Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
First Nations government
9 Agency Locations [Show Listings]
15 Agency Services [Show Listings]

Services at this Location

4 other Service(s) at this Location
Harm Reduction and Outreach
Harm reduction, addiction prevention, outreach
Home and Community Care Program
COVID-19 Response Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, services can be canceled at a moments notice, please call for confirmation. Regular Service Homecare Services include: * Supports for older adult ... [More]
Wellness Centre
COVID-19 Response Due to concerns regarding COVID-19, the office is closed to the in-person meetings until further notice. Support is still available by phone or Zoom. Some regular programs are avail ... [More]
Youth Mental Health Program
Assists children from ages 7-18 and their families through referrals, support and programs. Helps children to develop skills, provide opportunities and obtain optimal physical, social, emotional and s ... [More]