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Program: Medical Transportation Program

Organizations: Fort William First Nation
Fort William First Nation - Band Office
Fort William First Nation - Health Centre
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

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: 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
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
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Fort William First Nation and area

Phone Numbers: 807-622-8802
After Hours: 807-472-7701
Fax: 807-623-8312
Email: healthcentrereception@fwfn.com
Website: fwfn.com
Address: 90 Anemki Dr Suite 100
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3
Location:
  • Serves as the community Health Centre located at Anemki Dr in Fort William First Nation
  • Closest intersection is at Anemki Dr and Mission Rd
  • Situated near the Dilico building
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Contacts: Brooke Cheechoo - Community Health Clerk
807-622-8802 Ext 244
Luanne Maki - Health Centre Manager
807-623-9543 Ext 209 * Luanne@fwfn.com

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 7/24/2024

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