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Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
Medical Transportation Program
- Description
- Responsible for coordinating medical transportation for community members
- Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community for members without access to a vehicle
- Provides transportation and/or assistance from/to Wikwemikong to out-of-town medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist, specialist) in Little Current and surrounding area
- Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual
- Provides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation
- Hours of Operation
- Mon0800 - 1600Tue0800 - 1600Wed0800 - 1600Thu0800 - 1600Fri0800 - 1600
Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-4 pm - Eligibility
- Members of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory who require medical transportation assistance due to age, illness or disability or do not have access to a vehicle
- Application Process
- Requires written proof of medical appointment
- Requires 2 weeks advance booking for out-of-town appointments; exceptions made for emergencies
- Recommends booking a day ahead for in-town appointments
- Advance cancellation recommended
- Fees
- None
- Documents Required
- Written proof of medical appointments required
- Accessibility
- Fully Accessible
- Legal Status
- (10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
- Topic(s)
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- Agency Information
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- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Verified On
- February 10, 2021
