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Nursing station for primary health care services * Nurse practitioner 5 days a week * Not a walk-in clinic

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members

• Coordinates consultations with visiting professionals including Doctors and Nurse Practitioners
• Provides health awareness, education and prevention workshops and seminars
• Coordinates clinics in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
• Combines both traditional health and Western medical practices

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

• Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
• Referrals to other regional health services
• Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
• Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
• Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
• Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments

Health centre focused on family and community health

• Offers primary health care services through a medical clinic and outreach programs
• Provides clinical services through Physicians, Nurse Practitioners and Traditional Healers
• Offers culturally appropriate programs and services for Aboriginals, combining traditional healing and Western medical practices
• Provides chronic disease management and prevention, pre/postnatal care, nutrition, health education, health promotion, and counselling
• Provides referrals to other service providers and specialists
• Coordinates and hosts a public Child Poverty Task Force to address food-related health challenges in at-risk communities on Manitoulin Island; Task Force also compiled the Community Food Security Directory for Manitoulin
• Collaborates with Mnaamodzawin Regional Health Authority and all First Nation Health Centres/Services on Manitoulin Island as well as other health service providers
• Publishes a monthly newsletter online

Administers the following programs and services:

• Aging At Home Program
• Aging At Home Transportation
• Child Nutrition Program
• Diabetes Wellness Program
• Dietitian and Community Nutrition
• Good Food Box Program
• Healthy Living Children's and Youth Program
• Immunization Clinic
• New Beginnings Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Program
• Psychologist Services
• Traditional Medicine Program

Serves as a regional health authority for five First Nation communities

• Ensures access to high quality holistic services which promote personal, family and community responsibility to health care
• Works with community members, political leadership, families and community groups to optimize the health and well-being of community members

Coordinates the following programs and services:

• Community Mental Health
• Community Health
• Diabetes
• Healthy Babies Healthy Children
• Maternal Child Health Program

• Provides health services to improve the health and well-being of individuals at each stage of their life
• Offers services targeted to children, youth, adults, elders, and families as a whole
• Focuses on Anishinabe teachings and the medicine wheel as part of service delivery

General health services provided for all age groups as applicable include:

• Blood drawn clinics
• Blood pressure clinics
• Communicable disease control
• Developmental screening
• Diabetes prevention and education
• Health and nutrition education
• Home care
• Immunizations
• Prenatal and postnatal workshops (individual or group)
• Puberty and sexuality education
• School health

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members

• Coordinates health care services through visiting Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Community Health representative and community health workers
• Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and alcohol/drug abuse
• Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
• Offers a palliative care program when required
• Coordinates health initiatives/activities such as Health Fairs, community garden for community members

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

• Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
• Coordination of one-on-one prenatal/postnatal care with the community health representative
• Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
• Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments

Offers a health centre providing family medical care, mental health services and many community-based health programs

• Coordinates health care services through Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Community Health Nurses, Dietitian and a Diabetes Team and other health care professionals
• Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops and seminars
• Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Foot Care, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
• Offers a medicine lodge for culturally appropriate services through traditional healers
• Coordinates health initiatives/activities such as health fairs for different age groups

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

• Intake services to determine health needs of individual
• Coordination of one-on-one prenatal/postnatal care with the community health nurse
• Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
• Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments
• Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
• Outdoor trips in group settings for residential school survivors
• Parent involvement and resources to reduce the incidence of head lice in the schools
• Speech and language assessments, treatment and training with special needs workers
• Supports a Walk-In Clinic

Also supports services of:

• Chiropractor
• Dental Clinic
• Optometrist
• Psychologist

Provides programs and services that promote physical and mental health for community members through a health clinic

• Coordinates appointments with visiting professionals including Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
• Provides health awareness, education and prevention workshops and seminars
• Coordinates clinics in areas including Blood Pressure, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
• Coordinates basic foot care sessions
• Offers a diabetic clinic and a visiting registered dietitian once per week
• Offers services of a visiting psychiatrist twice per month
• Provides mental health counselling

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

• Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
• Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment
• Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
• Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
• Prenatal classes and post-natal visits
• Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members

• Provides health awareness, education and prevention workshops and seminars
• Coordinates clinics in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
• Offers prenatal and postpartum health care
• Provides smoking cessation counselling
• Delivers health promotion and safety programs to community members

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

• Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
• Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment
• Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
• Education and information about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)
• Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
• Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments

Offers the following programs:

• Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
• Community Support Services
• Diabetes Prevention
• Drug and Alcohol Worker
• Health Promotions and Safety Worker
• Medical Transportation
• Non Insured Health Benefits
• Native Child Welfare Program

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members

• Offers a health centre consisting of a multi-disciplinary team that provides health prevention, promotion and non-urgent treatment
• Focuses on a holistic approach offering both western and traditional healing choices
• Provides health awareness, skills development, education and prevention workshops and seminars
• Coordinates clinics in areas including Foot Care, Blood Pressure, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
• Offers diabetes education and management counselling
• Provides mental health counselling
• Coordinates walking programs, sharing circles, community meals, and other community events such as health bazaars
• Liaises with the Aboriginal Health Access Centre called Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre (SKHC) in Sudbury to provide services in community

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

• Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
• Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment
• Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
• Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the Community Health Nurse
• Prenatal and postnatal support and visits
• Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
• Child development screening
• Blood work, blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring
• Massage therapy appointments

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members

• Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention, especially in the areas of diabetes and alcohol/drug abuse
• Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Blood Pressure, Environmental Health, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

• Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
• Coordination of pre-natal care and classes
• Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
• Delivery of various health promotional programs such as the Annual Health Fair, Health Career Fair, Active Seniors and Diner's Club
• Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments

Coordinates the following programs:

• Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
• Community Health Injury and Illness Prevention Program
• Diabetes Program
• Early Childhood Development
• Good Food Box Program
• Home and Community Care
• Maternal Child Health Program
• Mental Health and Addictions (The Right Path Counseling & Prevention Services)
• Non-Insured Health Benefits
• Nutrition Program
• Recreation

• Provides programs and services that promote physical and mental health for community members
• Offers a health centre consisting of a multi-disciplinary team that provides health prevention, promotion and non-urgent treatment
• Focuses on a holistic approach offering both western and traditional healing choices
• Provides health awareness, skills development, education and prevention workshops and seminars
• Coordinates clinics in areas including Foot Care, Blood Pressure, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
• Offers diabetes education and management counselling
• Provides mental health counselling

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

• Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
• Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment
• Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
• Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the Community Health Nurse
• Prenatal and postnatal support and visits
• Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
• Child development screening
• Blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring

• Operates an Aboriginal Health Access Centre
• Offers primary health care, clinical services, health examinations, immunizations and a combination of traditional healing methods and Western medical practices
• Provides chronic disease management

Offers a variety of programs and services, including:

• Child and Youth Program
• Clinical Program
• Diabetes Care
• Healthy Choices Program
• Health Education Promotion Program
• Mental Wellness Programs

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members and serves as the administration office for health and social services

• Coordinates health care services through visiting Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Community Health Nurse, Dietitian and a Diabetes Team
• Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and alcohol/drug abuse
• Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Foot Care, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
• Offers a palliative care program when required
• Coordinates health initiatives/activities such as health fairs for different age groups
• Hosts recreation nights, women's socials and other events for community members

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

• Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
• Coordination of one-on-one prenatal/postnatal care with the community health nurse
• Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
• Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments

Provides programs and services that promote physical and mental health for community members

• Offers a health centre consisting of a multi-disciplinary team that provides health prevention, promotion and non-urgent treatment
• Focuses on a holistic approach offering both western and traditional healing choices
• Provides health awareness, skills development, education and prevention workshops and seminars
• Coordinates clinics in the community offered by the Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Foot Care
• Offers diabetes education and management counselling
• Provides mental health counselling

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

• Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
• Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment
• Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
• Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the Community Health Nurse
• Prenatal and postnatal support and visits
• Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
• Child development screening
• Bloodwork, blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring

Community health centre focused on family and community health

• Operates as a community-based organization offering primary health care and health promotion programs in the Sudbury East area
• Provides a primary care team comprised of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, mental health workers, dietitians, health promoters and other health professionals for registered clients
• Also provides health services to non-clients, including:
  • Community health programs
  • Blood pressure clinics
  • Flu shots and immunizations
  • Laboratory services
  • Mental health services
  • Nutrition services
  • Smoking cessation
  • Telemedicine services

Community health centre focused on family and community health

• Operates as a community-based organization offering primary health care and health promotion programs in the Sudbury East area
• Provides a primary care team comprised of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, mental health workers, dietitians, health promoters and other health professionals for registered clients
• Also provides health services to non-clients, including:
  • Community health programs
  • Blood pressure clinics
  • Flu shots and immunizations
  • Laboratory services
  • Mental health services
  • Nutrition services
  • Smoking cessation
  • Telemedicine services

Community health centre focused on family and community health

• Operates as a community-based organization offering primary health care and health promotion programs in the Sudbury East area
• Provides a primary care team comprised of physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, mental health workers, dietitians, health promoters and other health professionals for registered clients
• Also provides health services to non-clients, including:
  • Community health programs
  • Blood pressure clinics
  • Flu shots and immunizations
  • Laboratory services
  • Mental health services
  • Nutrition services
  • Smoking cessation
  • Telemedicine services

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members

• Provides health awareness, education and prevention workshops and seminars
• Coordinates clinics in the community offered by the Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Foot Care
• Offers prenatal and postpartum health care
• Updates community members about health-related issues in monthly newsletter
• Provides a variety of health programs for children and youth including a Summer Day Camp, as well as programs for adults and families, and seniors
• Coordinates community sports and physical activities, and social gatherings with an overall focus on healthy development of children and families

Services provided by:

• Child and Youth Worker
• Community Wellness Worker
• Home and Community Care Program
• Medical Transportation

• Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members
• Offers a health centre consisting of a multi-disciplinary team that provides health prevention, promotion and treatment
• Provides health awareness, education and prevention workshops and seminars
• Coordinates clinics in areas including Foot Care, Blood Pressure, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
• Offers diabetes education and management counselling
• Provides mental health counselling

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

• Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
• Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment
• Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
• Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
• Prenatal and postnatal support and visits
• Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs

Provides community health services and assistance with non-insured health benefits to eligible First Nation and Inuit people
Community Health Services
Prevention programs intended to improve the health and well being of First Nation peoples are available on the following topics:

• Communicable disease control
• Maternal and child health care programs
• Chronic disease monitoring
• Care of the elderly
• School health programs
• Environmental health

Non-Insured Health Benefits
Provides assistance with accessing and making arrangements for extended health benefits, including:

• Dental care
• Medical transportation
• Medical equipment
• Medications
• Mental health counselling
• Short-term crisis intervention
• Vision care

Nursing station * Provides primary health care services including* Preventative care and screening* Annual Physical Health Exams* Diagnosis and Treatment* Prescribe Medication and renewals* Order Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests* Prenatal and Well Baby Care* MTO physicals* Referrals to Allied Health Professionals* Vaccinations* Suturing* Care of Minor Emergencies* Laboratory services for routine blood work