Chippewas of the Thames
Site: Chippewa Health Centre
Record #: LON2695 | Last Modified: 12 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 28 Jul 2020 |
Contact Information | |
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Office Phone | 519-289-5641 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-866-550-5539 |
Fax | 519-289-2378 |
info@cottfn.com | |
Website | www.cottfn.com/health-department/ |
Primary Contact | Heather Nicholas, Community Health Nurse, RN; Phone: 519-289-5641 ext 226; Email: hnicholas@cottfn.com |
Description and Service Details | |
Description (Service) | Health centre provides family and community-based health programs * team of community health representatives, community health nurse and other health care providers * referral to other regional health services * home visits available for health teaching and counseling Culturally appropriate programs and services for Aboriginals, combining traditional health and Western medical practices * aims to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health Home and Community Care - Health services provided in a home or community setting for older adults, persons with disabilities, or injured persons * includes nursing care, personal support, homemaking, and meal preparation * foot care available first Wednesday of the month 1pm-3pm by appointment Environmental Health Program - Public health safety and education * monitors potential hazards through Rabies Clinics, Water Sampling, Home Assessments, Carbon Monoxide Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) for Clients - Provides coverage for a limited range of medically necessary goods and services to registered First Nations people * supplementary health benefits includes prescriptions, non-prescription drugs, medical equipment and supplies NIHB Client Information Line: 1-800-640-0642 NIHB Dental Client Information Line: 1-888-283-8885 Loan Cupboard Medical Supplies and Equipment - Provides a variety of medical equipment for community members to borrow including crutches, bath chairs and wheelchairs Additional Services:
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Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * closed for lunch 12noon-1pm |
Areas Served | Chippewas of the Thames |
Boundaries | Chippewas of the Thames |
Eligibility | Chippewas of the Thames First Nation * members who live off-reserve may travel to reserve for services |
Application | Call or visit |
Languages | English ; Ojibwa |
Fees | Free |
Agency Information | |
Primary Executive | Kimberly Fisher, Health Administrator; Phone: 519-289-5641 ext 223; Email: kfisher@cottfn.com |
Funding | Federal ; Private ; Provincial |
Site Information | |
Site Location | South Middlesex |
Located In Community | Muncey |
Address & Map | 322 Chippewa Rd Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0 |
Intersection | Chippewa St W and Cassells St |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |