Henvey Inlet First Nation

Site: Henvey Inlet First Nation Health Centre

Service: Health Services

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Record #: CIR0842 Last Modified: 22 Jan 2019 Last Full Update: 04 Dec 2018
Description
Description (Service) Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members 
  • Offers a health centre consisting of a multi-disciplinary team that provides health prevention, promotion and non-urgent treatment 
  • Focuses on a holistic approach offering both western and traditional healing choices  
  • Provides health awareness, skills development, education and prevention workshops and seminars  
  • Coordinates clinics in the community offered by the Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Foot Care 
  • Offers diabetes education and management counselling  
  • Provides mental health counselling
 
Addresses individual health care needs by providing: 
  • Intake services to determine health care needs of individual  
  • Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment 
  • Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals  
  • Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the Community Health Nurse  
  • Prenatal and postnatal support and visits  
  • Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs 
  • Child development screening 
  • Bloodwork, blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring
 
Provides the following programs: 
  • Community Wellness Program 
  • Diabetes Program 
  • Good Food Box Program 
  • Home and Community Care 
  • Immunization Clinic 
  • Meals on Wheels 
  • Medical Transportation 
  • Mental Health 
  • National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Service Details
Public Comments Tribal Council: Waabnoong Bemjiwang Association of First Nations (WBAFN)  
Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) 
Robinson-Huron Treaty 
 
Most community residents access primary health care either at Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre or health clinics and hospitals in Sudbury
Hours Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon
Areas Served Henvey Inlet First Nation
Eligibility Members of Henvey Inlet First Nation
Application
  • Requires booked appointments  
  • Valid health card and certificate of Indian status (if applicable) required 
  • If transportation is required for any events, must make arrangements with the Health Centre 3 days prior to the event
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, available upon request
Fees None
Address and Location
Site Location Community is located 1 km E off Hwy 69 along Pickerel River Rd approx 80 km S of Sudbury
Located In Community Henvey Inlet First Nation
Address & Map
Health Centre
354A Pickerel River Rd
Pickerel, ON P0G 1J0
 
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Intersection Pickerel River Rd and Sub Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Office Phone 705-857-1221
Toll Free Phone 1-866-252-3330
Fax 705-857-0730
E-Mail admin@henveymedicalcentre.com
Website www.hifn.ca
Primary Contact Darcy Ashawasegai, Health Centre Receptionist; Phone: 705-857-1221 ext 221

Agency Overview

About This Agency
Henvey Inlet First Nation
Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Henvey Inlet First Nation community members
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Services at this Location

9 other Service(s) at this Location
Community Health
* Provides health promotion and prevention services to community members * Provides health education and advocacy for clients with health-related issues Offers the following programs and services for ... [More]
Community Health Nursing Program
* Provides in-home nursing services to members in the community * Organizes regular "Lunch n Learn" sessions presenting a variety of health-related topics
Community Wellness Program
Promotes healthy individuals, families and communities * Supports reduction or prevention of family and community violence * Provides culturally appropriate support services, resources, educational ma ... [More]
Diabetes Program
Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes * Provides case management and screening services * Provides one-on-one or group consultation on monitoring blo ... [More]
Good Food Box Program
* Operates a community-based food purchasing system that makes fresh fruits and vegetables available to community members (contents vary by season) for reasonable price * Provides a large good food b ... [More]
Homemakers Program
Provides on-going or short-term support services to assist elders to remain in their homes as long as possible * Provides assistance with household chores, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparatio ... [More]
Meals On Wheels
* Assists seniors and individuals with disabilities to live independently in the community through the provision of nourishing hot meals at a reasonable cost * Prepares meals according to individuals ... [More]
Medical Transportation Program
* Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements * Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community as well as from/to Henvey I ... [More]
National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues * Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required * Provides transporta ... [More]