Parry Sound Health Centre - First Nations and Inuit Health Branch

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

705-746-5807

Toll-Free:

1-888-441-4777 (Express Scripts Canada)

Fax:

705-746-1421

Website:

www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1572537161086/1572537234517

Address:

PO Box 89
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 2X2

Street
Address:

James Street Federal Building
74 James St, 2nd Flr
Parry Sound

Intersection:

James St and Mary St

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Public Contacts:

Laura Hansman - Community Health Nurse
705-773-8653 * laura-ann.hansman@sac-isc.gc.ca
Christian Jean-Pierre - Health Clerk
705-746-6653 * christian.jean-pierre@sac-isc.gc.ca

Service Description:

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

Fees:

Free

Application:

Call in advance * Appointment preferred

Eligibility / Target Population:

Registered First Nations peoples living on or off a First Nation

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Parry Sound