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Medical Transportation Program
90 Anemki Dr Suite 100
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1L3
807-622-8802
807-472-7701
Fax: 807-623-8312
Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Last Updated: Oct 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
- Contact Health Centre reception during regular hours to make arrangements; after hours call 807-472-7701
- Appointments must be booked 24 hours in advance
- Information required include name, appointment date/time, status card number, physician and clinic name, address of pickup and contact number
- Requires written proof of medical appointment and pre-authorization by Health Centre
- Requires 24 hour advance booking; NO exceptions
- Advance cancellation required
After-hours Taxi Service
- Taxi slips will only be issued to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) with return trip (one-ways not allowed)
- Individuals accessing this service must provide documentation that they attended the TBRHSC and were seen by the attending physician
- Documentation must be provided within 24 hours
Eligibility / Target Population
Members of Fort William First Nation who:
- Require assistance with Non-insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements and forms and/or
- Medical transportation due to illness, injury or age
Fees
None
Contacts
Sierra Bannon - Community Health Clerk
Luanne Maki - Health Centre Manager
807-623-9543 Ext 209 * Luanne@fwfn.com
Luanne Maki - Health Centre Manager
807-623-9543 Ext 209 * Luanne@fwfn.com
Languages
English
Language Notes
Interpretive Services
Area Served
Fort William First Nation and area
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements
- Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community
- Provides transportation and/or assistance from/to Fort William First Nation to medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist, specialist, physiotherapy) in city of Thunder Bay
- Services are provided by way of a wheel-chair accessible medical van equipped with one infant and one toddler restraint
- Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits service claims
- Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual
Last Updated: Oct 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
