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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers

Program:	Medical Transportation Program
Organizations:	Wabaseemoong Independent Nation Wabaseemoong Independent Nation - Band Office Wabaseemoong Independent Nation - Health Centre
Phone Numbers:	807-927-2440
Fax:	807-927-2079
Website:	wabaseemoong.ca/
Address:	c/o c/o Health Centre, General Delivery, Whitedog Post Office General Delivery c/o Health Centre, Whitedog Post Office Whitedog, ON P0X 1P0
Street Address:	Health Centre Wabaseemoong Independent Nations
Location:	Health Centre is located in the community of Wabaseemoong/Whitedog First Nation Situated across the road from the Band Office
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Contacts:	Referral Clerk, Kenora Services 807-927-2440 Ext 140 Health Director 807-927-2440 Ext 144
Service Description:	Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits Service claims and coordinating medical transportation for community 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 and medical appointments out-of-town in Kenora and Winnipeg
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 Wabaseemoong (Whitedog) Independent Nations who require assistance with Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements and forms, and assistance with medical transportation due to age or disability
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	Wabaseemoong Independent Nations
This information was last completely updated on: 7-31-2025
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