Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, Naandwegamik Health Centre, Health Centre

Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation

Site: Naandwegamik Health Centre

Service: Health Centre

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Record #: MAN0160

Last Modified: 25 Apr 2018

Last Full Update: 25 Apr 2018

Description & Services
Public Comments	Tribal Council: United Chiefs & Councils of Mnidoo Mnising (UCCMM) Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) Robinson-Huron Treaty Naandwegamik means "place of healing" in Ojibway
Description (Service)	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
Hours	Mon-Thu 8 am-5 pm, Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
Eligibility	Members of Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
Application	Requires booked appointments to see visiting Physicians/Nurse Practitioners
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Services at this Site	Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative Brighter Futures Building Healthy Communities Community Garden Community Support Worker Program Community Wellness and Mental Health Program Good Food Box Program Medical Transportation Program National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
Contact Information
Office Phone	705-368-3171
Crisis Phone	Manitoulin Health Centre Ambulance: 705-368-2611
Fax	705-368-0293
Website	www.aundeckomnikaningfn.com
Social Media	Facebook
Primary Contact	Debbie Madahbee Crites, Health Reception and Secretary; Email: madahbeed@aokfn.com
Primary Executive	Debbie Shawana, Health Administrator; Email: shawanad@aokfn.com
Alternate Executive	Shirley Corbiere, Community Health Representative; Email: corbieres@aokfn.com
Site Location	Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation is located on N channel on shore of Manitoulin Island, along Hwy 540, 5 km W of town of Little Current
Located In Community	Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
Address	12B Hill St Little Current, ON P0P 1K0 View Google Map
Intersection	Hill St and Hwy 540
Mailing Address	c/o Naandwegamik Health Centre RR 1, Comp 21 Little Current, ON P0P 1K0
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Established	2000
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC); North East Local Health Integration Network (NELHIN) ; Federal - Health Canada -- First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB)