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Medical Transportation Program

6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo

807-482-2479

Fax: 807-482-2603

www.rainyriverfirstnations.com

Directions

Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm

Hours subject to change

Transportation times may vary

Last Updated: Jun 25, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Van bookings are to be arranged with Laura or Juanita

Requires written proof of medical appointment
Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies
Advance cancellation recommended

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Rainy River First Nations who require assistance with medical transportation due to illness, injury or age

Fees

None

Contacts

Laura Cridland - Health Referral Clerk
807-482-2479 Ext 249 * laura.cridland@manitourapids.ca
Juanita Hunter-Connon - Community Health Director
807-482-2479 Ext 232 * juanita.connon@manitourapids.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements

Provides transportation from/to Rainy River First Nations Reserve to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist) in the towns of Emo and Fort Frances; exceptions for travel to Rainy River will be made on a case-by-case basis
Provides assistance with completing prior approval applications for long distance medical appointments

Last Updated: Jun 25, 2025: Suggest an edit