Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services

Community Health Program


Description
Provides community health services in the following areas:
  • Communicable disease emergencies
  • Harm reduction strategies such as safe needle use and education about Naloxone kits
  • Health education and support including smoking cessation, healthy eating and physical activity
  • Healthy pregnancy, child development and nutrition
  • Immunizations
  • Outbreak management
  • Surveillance
  • Tuberculosis
Milk Coupon Program
  • Provides up to 4 litres of milk per week for eligible community members
  • Strives to improve the health of pregnant women and young children
Eligibility
  • Individuals and families from any of the eight First Nation communities in the Fort Frances Tribal area
  • Milk coupons available for pregnant women and families with children 2 years of age and younger
Application Process
  • Services are mostly offered locally at the community level
  • Contact a Community Health Nurse to register for the Milk Coupon Program
Office
807-274-2042 - Make a referral
Fax
807-274-8324 - Make a referral
Web Site
http://www.fftahs.com
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
PO Box 608
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M9
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Krista Hunt, Administrative Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Fees
None
Documents Required
No documents required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
April 19, 2024
Address
540 King's Hwy, Rainy Lake Plaza
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M9
  • Located at Rainy Lake Plaza across the street from Tim Horton's
  • Closest intersection is at King's Hwy/Hwy 11 and Wright Ave
  • Serves as the office for community health programs, diabetes programs and foot care

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Hours of Operation
Mon
0800 to 1600
Tue
0800 to 1600
Wed
0800 to 1600
Thu
0800 to 1600
Fri
0800 to 1530
Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm, Fri 8 am-3:30 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation
  • Lac La Croix First Nation
  • Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
  • Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
  • Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
  • Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
  • Onigaming First Nation
  • Rainy River First Nation
  • Seine River First Nation