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Program: Medical Transportation Program

Organizations: Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation
Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office
Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation - Lac La Croix Health Centre
Description of Services: Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits service claims and coordinating medical transportation for community members
  • Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual
  • Assists with making travel arrangements
  • Maintains community health records, client documentation, receipts and related information
  • Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community and to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist) in the towns of Atikokan and Fort Frances

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Lac La Croix First Nation who require assistance with Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements and forms, and/or assistance with medical transportation due to age, illness or disability or have no access to a vehicle
Application: Call Health Centre Reception to book travel on Medical Van

  • Must make arrangements for out-of-town travel at least 2 weeks prior to date of appointment/travel to allow time to process Prior Approval package with Health Canada

  • Must have Confirmation of Appointment (COA) stamped/signed and return to Health Centre after appointment


Must provide the following information when booking:

  • Full name, address and telephone number (Escort name if applicable)

  • Date of birth

  • Status registration number

  • Date, time and address of appointment

  • Doctor's name and specialty

  • Written proof of appointment such as appointment card

  • Mode of transportation
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Lac La Croix First Nation

Phone Numbers: 807-485-2541
Fax: 807-485-2461
Email: healthdirectorllcfn@outlook.com
Website: www.laclacroixfn.ca/
Address: c/o c/o Lac La Croix Clinic
PO Box 640 c/o Lac La Croix Clinic
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N9
Street
Address: 		140 Main St
Lac La Croix First Nation
Location:
  • Functions as the Community Health Centre located at Main St
  • Situated near the Band Office
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Contacts: Les Whitefish - Medical Van Driver
Karen Geyshick - Health Director

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/7/2025

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