Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig Health Centre

Application

Booked appointments required for local and visiting health professionals
Will accept walk-ins for emergencies only
Appointments for foot care must be booked approx 2 weeks in advance; contact Melodie Touchette at 807-229-1836 Ext 610

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg

Fees

None

Contacts

Natasha Armstrong - Community Health Nurse
807-229-1836 Ext 609
Melodie Touchette - Health Director
807-229-1836 Ext 603 * melodie.touchette@picriver.com

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibwe interpretation available upon request

Area Served

Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members

Facilitates and coordinates visits from specialists including medical doctors from Marathon Family Health Team, dietitians, diabetes educators, traditional healers and dental hygienists
Provides minor treatment through community nursing and health team staff
Provides health awareness, education and prevention workshops and seminars
Coordinates clinics in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
Coordinates appointments for foot care sessions through visiting specialists
Arranges various health activities for community members including walking clubs, family swims to Marathon Port Hole Pool, urban poling sessions, yoga classes and winter activities
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:

Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig Health Centre - Health Centre