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Program:	Medical Transportation Program
Organizations:	Deer Lake First Nation Deer Lake First Nation - Nursing Station
Phone Numbers:	807-775-2054
Fax:	807-775-2309
Website:	www.deerlake.firstnation.ca/
Address:	PO Box 10 Deer Lake, ON P0V 1N0
Street Address:	Jeannette-Oscar Lydokenne Nursing Station Deer Lake First Nation
Location:	Serves as the Nursing Station/health clinic for Deer Lake First Nation Co-located with the Health Centre which administers health programs
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Transportation times vary
Contacts:	Leslie Beardy - Health Director
Service Description:	Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements Provides transportation within the community for individuals accessing the Nursing Station or Health Office Provides assistance with completing prior approval applications for long distance medical appointments Offers assistance with arrangements for accommodation and travel details for individuals attending medical appointments at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre or Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital
Fees:	None
Application:	Requires written proof of medical appointment Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies Advance cancellation recommended
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Deer Lake First Nation who require assistance with medical transportation due to illness, injury or age
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	Deer Lake First Nation and area
This information was last completely updated on: 8-26-2025
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