Medical Transportation Program

90 Anemki Dr Suite 100
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3

807-622-8802

807-472-7701

Fax: 807-623-8312

fwfn.com

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm

Last update: Oct 3, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Contact Health Centre reception during regular hours to make arrangements; after hours call 807-472-7701
Appointments must be booked 24 hours in advance
Information required include name, appointment date/time, status card number, physician and clinic name, address of pickup and contact number

Requires written proof of medical appointment and pre-authorization by Health Centre
Requires 24 hour advance booking; NO exceptions
Advance cancellation required

After-hours Taxi Service

Taxi slips will only be issued to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) with return trip (one-ways not allowed)
Individuals accessing this service must provide documentation that they attended the TBRHSC and were seen by the attending physician
Documentation must be provided within 24 hours

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Fort William First Nation who:

Require assistance with Non-insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements and forms and/or
Medical transportation due to illness, injury or age

Fees

None

Contacts

Sierra Bannon - Community Health Clerk
Luanne Maki - Health Centre Manager
807-623-9543 Ext 209 * Luanne@fwfn.com

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretive Services

Area Served

Fort William First Nation and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements

Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community
Provides transportation and/or assistance from/to Fort William First Nation to medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist, specialist, physiotherapy) in city of Thunder Bay
Services are provided by way of a wheel-chair accessible medical van equipped with one infant and one toddler restraint
Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits service claims
Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual

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Last Updated: Oct 3, 2025: Suggest an edit