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Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
Medical Transportation Program
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
Comments
Tribal Council: Unaffiliated Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) Manitoulin Island Treaty
Hours of Operation
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
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Legal Status
(10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
Copyright
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Last Updated On November 5, 2019