Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Site: Neyaashiinigmiing - Prairie Rd
Service: Health Centre
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BRU0307 | Last Modified: 16 May 2017 | Last Full Update: 25 Apr 2017 |
| 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 * National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program - Addictions assessment, counselling and referral services * 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 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 519-534-0373 |
| Fax | 519-534-0964 |
| cn.healthcentre@gbtel.ca | |
| Website | www.nawash.ca/ |
| Primary Contact | Arlene Chegahno, Health Director; Phone: ext 25 |
| Alternate Contact | Joshua King, Coordinator - NIHB and Medical Transportation; Phone: (Business) 519-534-2165 ext 23 |