KEyON is now live across London and Middlesex!
Register for free here: http://www.keyon.ca

Andrew (Lanny) Moonias, Telehealth Medicine Coordinator: 1-800-387-3740 Ext 1396, email: andrew.moonias@hotmail.com

Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Health and Social Services

iconPath
Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre
Neskantaga First Nation
iconPath
807-479-2570
iconPath
Fax: 807-479-2505
iconPath Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Last Updated: Jun 18, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Home visits require prior arrangements

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Neskantaga First Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Gloria Atlookan - Community Health Representative
807-479-1147 * gloriaatlookan@hotmail.com
Sharon Sakanee - Health and Social Services Director
807-479-2570 * sharon.sakanee@neskantaga.com

Languages

English

Language Notes

Oji-Cree interpretation available upon request

Area Served

Neskantaga First Nation

Accessibility

W_wheelchair.gif Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members
  • Coordinates health care services through Nursing Station
  • Provides Physician consultations a few days per month with a visiting Physician from Sioux Lookout
  • 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 various health programs for community members
Addresses individual health care needs by providing:
  • 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
Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
  • Provides access to specialized medical care using videoconferencing and other tele-diagnostic equipment
  • Allows specialists to remotely examine and prescribe treatments to patients in their home communities
  • Reduces the need to travel to receive care


Services and Programs:

Find similar services in London and Middlesex


About Us

Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations
Primary Tribal Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Reserve is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake

Last Updated: Jun 18, 2025: Suggest an edit
X