Wauzhushk Onigum Nation - Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building

Application

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Linda Copenace - Health Director
linda.copenace@yahoo.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibway interpretation available upon request

Area Served

Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members

Provides consultations with visiting physicians
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

Services and Programs:

Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building - Community Medical Clinic