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Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre - Health Access Centre

Health Access Centre

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1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
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807-274-3131
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Fax: 833-479-0721
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Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Last updated: Mar 24, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Call to book an appointment

  • Must present valid Ontario Health card and certificate of Indian status (if applicable)

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve

Fees

None

Contacts

Cherie McLeod - Receptionist and Health Records Clerk
cmcleod@gizhac.com
Shanna Weir - Executive Director
sweir@gizhac.com

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Provides a primary health care clinic for Indigenous individuals and families
  • Coordinates professional services through Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Health Educators, Registered Dietitian, Mental Health worker and Traditional Ojibway healers
  • Offers culturally appropriate programs and services combining traditional healing methods and Western medical practices
  • Provides treatment of illnesses and chronic disease management
  • Provides referrals to other service providers and specialists
  • Performs some diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms and specimen collection
  • Publishes a monthly newsletter available online
  • Collaborates with Riverside Health Care Facilities and Fort Frances Family Health Team for consultations, diagnostic imaging and laboratory analysis
  • Administers various health-related programs
Last updated: Mar 24, 2025: Suggest an edit
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