Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing - Band Office

Application

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Laura Major - Health Director
807-488-1027 Ext 202 * health@naongashiing.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Interpretation services available

Area Served

Anishinaabeg of Naongashing First Nation

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

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
Coordinates monthly foot care sessions in individual's home or at office
Works with maintenance worker to ensure community water quality
Identifies and attempts to correct health hazards

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
Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
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

Health Services