Ojibways of the Pic River First Nation
Health Services
Mno-zhi-yaawgamig, the Pic River First Nation Health Centre, is a federally funded, community based program that focuses mainly on health promotion and prevention strategies. The mandate includes the operation, management and implementation of health and social services programming within the community.
Services Provided
- Community Health Nursing
- Maternal Child Health programs
- Healthy Babies/Healthy Children
- Medical Transportation
- Non-Insured Health Benefits
- Addiction Prevention
- Diabetes Prevention/Support Programs
- Children’s Oral Health Initiative
- Accreditation
- NE Mental Wellness & Crisis Team
- 24 hours crisis response
- Assistance navigating services and advocacy
- Counselling services to individuals, families and groups
- Debriefing/defusing
- Access to Traditional services
- Preventative Mental Wellness programming
- Home & Community Care
Staff Listing
Health & Social Service Director
Erica Perkins
Community Health Nurse
Shelly Livingston
Reception & NIHB Processing
Jocelyn Goodchild
Cindy Boyd
Medical Transportation
Howard Desmoulin
Diabetes Prevention
Tammi Shaw
Addiction Prevention
Kelli Adams
Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI)
Andrea Richard
Debbie Crosson
Home & Community Care Coordinator
Melodie Touchette
Home Visiting Nurse
Vanessa Nabigon
NIHB Navigator/Privacy & Security Officer
Lisa Lawrence
Personal Support Worker
Bandy Courchene
Edna Fisher
Katrina Fisher
Home Support Worker
Cheryl Twance
Alex Theriault
NE Mental Wellness & Crisis Team Coordinator
April Thornton
Counsellors
Carly Gingras
Laryssa Simpson
Cultural Counsellor
Carmella Moses
Directory of Health Services
BIIGTIGONG MNO-ZHI-YAAWGAMING
Biigtigong Health Centre promotes the development of a healthy, safe and self sufficient community.
To speak to a nurse during business hours: (807) 229-1836
MEDICAL VAN TRANSPORTATION
Transportation for community residents to medical appointments in the local area.
Business Hours (8:30 am – 4:30 pm)
(807) 229-1836
Evenings and Weekends (4:30 pm -10:30 pm)
(807) 229-2444
After Hours (10:30 pm – 8:30 am)
(807) 229-7183
NORTH EAST MENTAL WELLNESS AND CRISIS TEAM
The North East Mental Wellness and Crisis Team responds to crisis situations and provides on-going mental health services to individuals, groups and families in Biigtigong, Pic Mobert, Michipicoten and Pay Plat.
For 24/7 mental health crisis support: 1-866-209-9582
MARATHON FAMILY HEALTH TEAM
Physician based/team developed Family Health Team committed to sustainable primary health care.
For an appointment: (807) 229-3243
MARATHON COVID-19 ASSESSMENT CENTRE
The Assessment Centre is where community members will be required to go if they need to be assessed by a healthcare provider and tested for COVID-19.
To book an appointment: (807) 229-3243
WILSON MEMORIAL GENERAL HOSPITAL
WMGH is a 21 bed community Hospital situated in the Town of Marathon.
Non-emergency: (807) 229-1740
For emergencies: dial 9-1-1
DILICO PRIMARY CARE TRAVELLING TEAM
DPCTT is an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, a social worker, and a traditional healer who work together to provide patients with primary care services in participating communities.
To book an appointment: 1-855-623-8511 Ext. 5269
Directory of Emergency Services
Pic River Fire Department
The department operates out of its fire hall located at 29 Pic River Road and is comprised of 12 volunteer firefighters.
For emergencies: dial 9-1-1
Locally: (807) 229-1666
Anishinabek Police Services
The APS detachment is located in the community with 6 officers and one administrative support staff which service BN and Pic Mobert First Nation.
For immediate police assistance call: 1-888-310-1122
For all emergencies: dial 9-1-1
Superior North EMS (Ambulance)
Provides emergency medical response to 911 calls, where paramedics assess, treat, and transport patients to hospitals for further medical care.
If you require an ambulance: dial 9-1-1
Source: https://www.picriver.com/departments/health/
Contract Supervisor at Barrick Hemlo
Communicate with all Contract Personnel and their supervisors for the completion of time-cards. Participate in interviews and investigations and report accordingly to the PRDC Contract Coordinator.
Invitation for Board Prospects
A new Board Member will be appointed to the Board of Directors for Dbenjgan Inc.
Social Services Program Supervisor
The Social Services Program Supervisor shall administer all aspects of the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Social Services.