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Program: Health Services
Organizations: Eabametoong First Nation
Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-242-1333
Fax: 807-242-1250
Address: c/o c/o Health Services
PO Box 281 c/o Health Services
Eabamet Lake, ON
P0T 1L0
Street
Address: 		Health Office
Eabametoong First Nation
Location:
  • Main Health Office is located in the community of Eabametoong First Nation
  • Situated near the Fort Hope Airport
Accessibility Notes: Fully accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Contacts: Melanie Waswa - Health and Social Services Director
807-242-1333 Ext 213 * melanie.waswa@eabametoongfn.ca
Service Description: Services that promote physical and mental health for community members
  • Provides health awareness and prevention education
  • Coordinates clinics in areas including Blood Pressure, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
Offers the following programs:
  • Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Detox Centre
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Family Well Being Program
  • Healthy Babies Healthy Children
  • Home and Community Care
  • Medical Transportation Program
Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
  • Provides access to specialized medical care using videoconferencing and other tele-diagnostic equipment
  • Allows specialists to remotely examine and prescribe treatments to patients in their home communities
  • Reduces the need to travel to receive care


Services and Programs:
Fees: None
Application: Call for information
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Eabametoong First Nation
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Eabametoong First Nation

About Us

Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations
Primary Tribal Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #9
Reserve is on N shore of Eabamet Lake, 155 km NE of Armstrong, 360 km N of Thunder Bay


This information was last completely updated on: 5-28-2025


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