Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Primary Care Team - Telemedicine - Family Info

There are more than 25 communities in the Sioux Lookout area that have video conferencing units in local nursing stations or health centres

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Primary Care Team - Telemedicine

55 Queen St
Sioux Lookout

807-737-5691

Toll-Free: 1-888-990-0477

Fax: 807-737-8130

info@slfnha.com

www.slfnha.com

Directions

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

Last Updated: Apr 15, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

All services require initial Intake Assessment
Requires advance arrangements to be made through Telemedicine Coordinator

Tele-Psychiatry

Requires completion of 8 page referral package and consent forms; must include referral contact information
Referrals must come from Nodin Child and Family Intervention Services

Eligibility / Target Population

First Nation individuals and families living within First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region

Tele-Psychiatry: Children and youth between 0-17 years of age

Fees

None

Contacts

Ashley Cassidy - Telemedicine Program Coordinator
ashley.cassidy@slfnha.com
Susan Chapman - Developmental Disabilities/Telemedicine Supervisor
807-737-4797 Ext 204 * schapman@slfnha.com

Languages

English

Accessibility Note

Not accessible

Description of Services

Offers clinical, educational and administrative conferences to Northern Ontario First Nation communities through video conferencing or alternate forms of webcasting

Partners with Keewaytinook Okimakanak Telemedicine (KOTM)
Provides consultations and follow-up appointments with health professionals via video conferencing units in local nursing stations to allow clients/patients to access health services without leaving their own community
Provides health related education sessions to clients and families, and employees of Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
Coordinates various activities to encourage community involvement such as career fairs, family visitation, meet and greets and organization interviews

Program offers the following services:
Tele-Counselling

Connects client and community counsellor for one-on-one consultations with service provider on any agreed upon topic of choice

Tele-Psychiatry

Coordinates with the University of Toronto Sick Kids Department to provide one-time consultation with psychiatrist to review case management and recommendations
Provides emergency/urgent services for clients within 48 hours

Tele-Psychology

Offers individual psychological consultations

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Last Updated: Apr 15, 2025: Suggest an edit