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Address:
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RR 1 LCD
Muncey, ON
N0L 1Y0
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Executives:
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Kimberly Fisher - Health Administrator
kfisher@cottfn.ca
Kathy Cornelius - Community Care Nurse
kathyc@cottfn.ca
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Service Description:
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Health centre with services provided by registered nurses and other allied health care providers
Services include:
Health education - Provides variety of health education programs that focus on community needs * available for one-to-one discussions or groups
Immunization - Available by appointment or drop-in for regular immunization by Community Health Nurse * influenza clinics available
School Health Services - Community Health Nurse and Community Health Representatives make regular visits to Wiiji Nimbawiyaag Elementary School, Chippewa Day Care and Chippewa Headstart Program * health education * immunizations * pediculosis checks bi-monthly
Home Visits - Provides health information and counselling on individual or family basis
Foot Care - Physician available for foot related issues first Wednesday of the month 1-3pm * appointment required
Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure Screening Clinics - Screening of blood sugar, blood pressure and weight checks during special clinic days and drop-in
Environmental Health Program - Provides public health safety and education * monitors potential hazards through Rabies Clinics, Water Sampling, Home Assessments, Carbon Monoxide
Counselling - Provides counselling related to alcohol use, addiction, family violence, depression, grief and loss, etc. * appointment required
Non-Insured Health Benefits for Clients - Provides supplementary health benefits, including prescriptions and non-prescription drugs, medical equipment and supplies for registered Indians in Canada
Canada’s Pre-Natal Nutrition Program - Provides educational classes related to pregnancy and nutrition * prenatal classes for both mothers and fathers
Loan Cupboard Medical Supplies and Equipment - Provides a variety of medical equipment for community members to borrow including crutches, bath chairs, wheelchairs, etc.
Home and Community Care Program - Home care program * focuses in assisting community members to remain in their own homes
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Application:
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Self referral - telephone
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Reserve residents, aboriginal or non aboriginal
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Area(s) Served:
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Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
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