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Address:
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Georgina Island Health
Box N-13, RR 2
Sutton West, ON
L0E 1R0
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Intersection:
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Chief Joseph Snake Rd and Jiibik Miikan
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8am-4pm | |
| Tue | 8am-4pm | |
| Wed | 8am-4pm | |
| Thu | 8am-4pm | |
| Fri | 8am-4pm | |
Call for an appointment
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Executives:
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Connie Foster - Health Director
connie.foster@geroginaisland.com
Pamela Johnson - Mental Health and Addictions Manager Biindigen Wellness Unit
pamela.johnston@georginaisland.com
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Service Description:
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Health centre providing family medical care and community-based health programs * team of family doctors, nurse practitioners and other health providers * referral to other regional health services
Culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous people, combining traditional health and Western medical practices * aims to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health
Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children - Supports for pregnant women and families with children 0-6 years * home visits by nurses and other home visitors help expectant and new parents with having a healthy pregnancy and birth, breastfeeding, nutrition, child development, and being a parent
Diabetes Treatment and Management - Clinics for blood pressure and blood sugar monitoring * support group for people living with diabetes * diabetes screening for students
Family Support Programs - Parenting workshops * after care program * sex education * alcohol and drug awareness * psychology and counselling
Prevention Programs and Health Promotion - Sun safety * suicide prevention * immunization clinics * blood pressure clinics * blood sugar clinics * STD/HIV (sexually transmitted infections / human immunodeficiency virus) * tobacco / smoking cessation
School Programs - Breakfast program * healthy relationships * hearing and/or vision testing
Foot Care Clinic
Other services:- weekly nurse practitioner clinic (Thu)
- reflexology
- massage therapy
- breastfeeding support
- cervical cancer screening (Pap smears)
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Fees:
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Free * fees for massage and reflexology
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Application:
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Call for an appointment * valid health card and certificate of Indigenous status (if applicable) required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Chippewas of Georgina Island
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Area Served:
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Chippewas of Georgina Island
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