Ginoogaming First Nation - New Ginoogaming Health Centre

Application

Appointments recommended

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Ginoogaming First Nation

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation available upon request

Area Served

Ginoogaming First Nation

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides programs and services that promote physical and mental health for community members

Provides health awareness, education and prevention workshops and seminars
Coordinates clinics in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
Offers prenatal and postpartum health care
Provides smoking cessation counselling
Provides First Aid/CPR courses administered through Red Cross

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment
Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
Education and information about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)
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

Services and Programs: