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Program:	Indigenous Care Coordination Program
Organizations:	Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre
Phone Numbers:	807-274-3131
Fax:	833-479-0721
Email:	info@gizhac.com
Website:	www.gizhac.com
Address:	Box 686 Fort Frances, ON P9A 3M9
Street Address:	1460 Idylwild Dr Fort Frances
Location:	Located at Idylwild Dr one block S of Hwy 11 Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Contacts:	Destiny W - Indigenous Care Coordinator 807-274-3131
Service Description:	Works to address the needs and to improve the in-hospital experience of Indigenous individuals and families Services include but are not limited to: Advocacy for the client Coordinate for language translation if needed Assistance for in-hospital patients to understand what is happening In-hospital visiting Arrange for cultural requests such as smudging, traditional medicines, and offering tobacco Arrange for Elders, Healers and Knowledge Keepers upon patient request Liaise with health representatives such as Community Health Nurses and Health Directors at Band level Assistance with hospital discharge and out-of-hospital follow-up and support
Fees:	None
Application:	Call for information
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve Care coordination is primarily out of La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 1-28-2026
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