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Medical Transportation Program

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Windigo Island Health Office
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation
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807-733-2900
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Fax: 807-733-2690
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www.animakeewazhing37.com/
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Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

Application

Medical appointments out-of-town are usually coordinated for Tuesdays and Thursdays

  • Requires written proof of medical appointment

  • Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies

  • Advance cancellation recommended

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation (Northwest Angle 37) residing on Windigo Island who require assistance with medical transportation due to illness, injury or age

Fees

None

Contacts

Asher Powassin - Community Health Representative
807-733-2900 * chr@nwa37.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements
  • Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community
  • Provides transportation from/to Windigo Island community to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist etc) mostly in Kenora and Vita, Manitoba
  • Provides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation
Last updated: May 27, 2025: Suggest an edit
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