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Program:	St Joseph Health Centre, 2nd Fl - Indigenous Patient Navigators and Liaisons
Organizations:	Lake of The Woods District Hospital
Phone Numbers:	807-468-9861 ext 2544 or 2250
Website:	www.lwdh.on.ca/index.php/programs-and-services/ind...
Address:	21 Wolsley St St Joseph's Health Centre Kenora, ON P9N 3W7
Location:	Located on Wolsley St in St Joseph's Health Centre which is near the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Closest intersection is Wolsley St and Lakeview Dr
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Contacts:	Donna Namaypoke - Cultural Services Manager 807-468-9861 ext 2544 * Donna.namaypoke@kenorachiefs.org Denise Forsyth - Director, Mental Health and Addictions Program 807-468-9861 ext 3365 * dforsyth@lwdh.on.ca
Service Description:	Lake of the Woods District Hospital and Ogimaawabiitong Kenora Chiefs Advisory are working together to improve experiences for Indigenous patients and their families and have created an Indigenous Patient Relations Department that includes: Cultural Services Manager Promotes Anishinaabe culture and practices in the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Supports cultural awareness, cultural safety and regional orientation and education to all staff Promotes both traditional and mainstream approaches to healing and helping clients Smudging is available in the Ojibwe Healing Room located on the 3rd floor of the hospital Client Navigators Provides translation/interpretation, advocacy and support in a culturally-sensitive manner for First Nation patients during their hospital stay Assistance with accessing traditional healing, navigating the healthcare system, discharge planning and follow-up Emergency Department Mental Health Therapist Provides translation/interpretation, advocacy and support in a culturally-sensitive manner Link patients and families to community resources
Fees:	None
Application:	Call for assistance
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Patients requiring the services of Indigenous Patient Navigators while receiving care at the hospital
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 5-16-2025
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