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Program:
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Health Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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519-534-0373
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Fax:
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519-534-0964
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Address:
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Chippewas of Nawash Health Centre
135 Lakeshore Blvd
Neyaashiinigmiing, ON
N0H 2T0
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Intersection:
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Prairie Rd and Community Centre Rd
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Location:
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North Bruce
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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By phone: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
In person: Fri 1pm-4:30pm
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Executives:
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Cynthia Porter - Health Manager
519-534-0373 ext 225 * healthmanager@nawash.ca
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Public Contacts:
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SpringDawn Cook-Ackiwenzie - Community Health Nurse
519-534-0373 ext 235 * springdawnchn@nawash.ca
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Service Description:
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Health centre providing family medical care and community-based health programs * team of nurses and other allied health care providers
Culturally appropriate programs and services for Aboriginals, combining traditional health and Western medical practices * aims to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
Community Health Nurse - Provides public health programs, including health education, vaccination and disease prevention services
Community Health Representative - Coordinates health services including blood pressure and blood sugar screening, foot care, workshops on healthy lifestyles, diabetes, smoking cessation and healthy choices for youth
Visiting Health Professionals - Visits made by dentist, doctor, psychologist, elders, healers and foot care specialist on a regular basis
Community Support Services
- Meal services and activities for seniors
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Environmental Program
- Monitors and coordinates the West Nile Virus program and water testing * manages other environmental health related issues on reserve only
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Falls Prevention and Group Exercise Classes for Seniors
- In-home exercise and falls prevention instruction for older adults and people with mobility issues * aims to improve strength and balance to prevent injury and falls
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Home and Community Care
- Holistic services for Chippewas of Nawash Band Members living in the community who have a physical, emotional, mental or social need for
assistance * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * needs assessments and case management conducted by community nurse
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Medical Transportation
- Transportation to medical appointments for on-reserve band members only * book at least 48 hours in advance for local trips * book at least 20 business days in advance with referral documents and confirmation letter or card from specialist for long-distance trips
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National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
- Addictions prevention, intervention and aftercare services and referral to residential treatment programs
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Youth Mental Health Prevention Program
- Provides mental health prevention activities in community and school for children and youth living on reserve
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call or visit * appointments required for some programs
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Community Members of the Nawash First Nation
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Languages:
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English ; Ojibwa
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Area Served:
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Bruce County and area
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Last Updated:
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12/4/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=10589
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