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Organization:
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Parry Sound Health Centre - First Nations and Inuit Health Branch
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-441-4777 (Express Scripts Canada)
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Address:
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PO Box 89
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 2X2
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Street Address:
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James Street Federal Building
74 James St, 2nd Flr
Parry Sound
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Service Description:
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Culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous peoples, combining traditional health and Western medical practices * aims to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
Services are focused or available to five First Nation communities:- Magnetawan First Nation
- Shawanaga First Nation
- Wasauksing First Nation
- Moose Deer Point First Nation
- Wahta Mohawk Territory
Community Health Nurse visits these communities on a regular basis providing the following services:
- health education
- health promotion
- communicable disease control and immunization
- maternal and child health
- school health \ immunization program
- chronic disease monitoring
- advocacy and referrals to other health services
Health Centre clerk assists registered First Nation clients to access the Non-Insured Health benefits program (NIHB) which includes coverage for prescription medication, medical supplies and equipment, medical transportation, optometry and dental services * Will also assist with claim submissions and appeals for coverage of services
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Application:
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Call in advance * Appointment preferred
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Registered First Nations peoples living on or off a First Nation
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