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Program: Health Access Centre
Organizations: Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-274-3131
Fax: 833-479-0721
Email: info@gizhac.com
Website: www.gizhac.com
Address: Box 686
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
Street
Address:
1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
Location:
  • Located at Idylwild Dr one block S of Hwy 11
  • Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Contacts: Abigail C - Executive Assistant
Nakita A - Interim Executive Director
Service Description: Provides a primary health care clinic and outreach programs for Indigenous individuals and families

Provides a primary health care clinic for Indigenous individuals and families
  • Coordinates professional services through Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Health Educators, Registered Dietitian, Mental Health worker and Traditional Ojibway healers
  • Offers culturally appropriate programs and services combining traditional healing methods and Western medical practices
  • Provides treatment of illnesses and chronic disease management
  • Provides referrals to other service providers and specialists
  • Performs some diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms and specimen collection
  • Publishes a monthly newsletter available online
  • Collaborates with Riverside Health Care Facilities and Fort Frances Family Health Team for consultations, diagnostic imaging and laboratory analysis
  • Administers various health-related programs
Fees: None
Application:
  • Call to book an appointment

  • Must present valid Ontario Health card and certificate of Indian status (if applicable)
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 1-29-2026


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