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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers
Program: Referral Clerk
Organizations: Fort Severn First Nation
Fort Severn First Nation - Band Office
Fort Severn First Nation - Nursing Station
Phone Numbers: 807-478-2575
Fax: 807-478-2541
Website: kochiefs.ca/first-nations/fort-severn/
Address: c/o c/o Nursing Station
PO Box 151 Nursing Station
Fort Severn, ON
P0V 1W0
Street
Address:
Nursing Station 644 Niska Rd
Fort Severn First Nation
Location:
  • Nursing Station is located in the community of Fort Severn
  • Situated next door to the Band Office
Accessibility Notes: Not accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Contacts: Allison Wanakamik - Health Secretary and Referral Clerk
awanakamik@gmail.com
Connie Thomas - Health Director
807-478-2560 * conniethomas@knet.ca
Service Description: Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Service claims for community and band members
  • Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual
  • Assists with making travel arrangements
  • Maintains client documentation, receipts and related information
  • Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community
Fees: None
Application: Non-Insured Health Benefits: Requires booked appointments


Medical Transportation

  • Requires written proof of medical appointment

  • Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies

  • Advance cancellation recommended
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Fort Severn First Nation who require assistance with Non-insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements and forms, and assistance with medical transportation due to illness, injury or age
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 4-11-2025


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