Poplar Hill First Nation - Nursing Station - Medical Transportation

Program:	Medical Transportation

Organizations:	Poplar Hill First Nation Poplar Hill First Nation - Band Office Poplar Hill First Nation - Health Clinic - Health Services Department Poplar Hill First Nation - Nursing Station

Phone Numbers:	807-772-8892

Fax:	807-772-1198


Website:	poplarhill.firstnation.ca/

Address:	c/o c/o Nursing Station PO Box 78 c/o Nursing Station Poplar Hill, ON P0V 3E0

Street Address:	Nursing Station Poplar Hill First Nation

Location:	Functions as a nursing station in partnership with the Pikangikum Health Centre Co-shares space in one half of the Health Clinic building

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Contacts:	Eva Strang - Medical Transportation Coordinator Barbara Strang - Health Director 807-772-8828 Ext 2242 * barbarastrang@knet.ca

Service Description:	Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits Service claims and coordinating medical transportation for community members Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community for members without access to a vehicle Provides transportation and/or assistance from/to Poplar Hill First Nation to medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist, specialist) in surrounding area Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual Provides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation NOTE: Individuals with small children must have appropriate car seat restraints or transportation will not be provided

Fees:	None

Application:	All applications must be submitted at least one week prior to scheduled appointment, but preferably 2 weeks prior Exceptions are made for emergencies

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Poplar Hill First Nation living on the reserve and requiring assistance with Medical Transportation or Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 11-7-2024

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