Health Department

146 Howey St Unit 202
Red Lake

807-735-1381 Ext 1308

Toll-Free: 1-800-387-3740

Fax: 807-727-9494

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Last update: Jun 4, 2026: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of McDowell Lake First Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Caden Cockcroft - Coordinator of Health Initiatives
Cell 807-727-7048 * caden.cockcroft@mlfn.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation available upon request

Area Served

McDowell Lake First Nation

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for Band members

Provides health services through a Health Director and Health Liaison
Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and problematic alcohol and substance use
Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
Offers various health initiatives through Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care
Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments

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AboutUs

Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
Provincial Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #9
Reserve is approximately 155 km NE of Red Lake on central W shore of McDowell Lake

Last Updated: Jun 4, 2026: Suggest an edit