Easterville

Located 200 km southeast of The Pas and 100 km west of Grand Rapids, on the south shore of Cedar Lake. This community is beside the Chemawawin Cree Nation Reserve.

Community Links:

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Affiliation:

MMF NRHA

About

MMF Status: Active

Métis Local #: 29

Number of Métis Citizens: Approximately 50

Population (2021 Census): Easterville (designated place) - 20 Chemawawin 2 (reserve) - 1,264

Community Government/Council: Council and mayor

Languages Spoken: English, Michif, French


Available Care

Closest Access Hospital with Emergent or Urgent Care: The Pas Hospital

Closest Pharmacy: The Pas Pharmacy

Services available at the closest accesible nursing station/health centre/hospital/clinic that serves Métis people:
Nursing station provides all services in Easterville but there are staff shortages

Nearest access for being weighed: At the community nursing station

Cancer Navigation Line:
Northern Toll free: 1-855-740-9322 Fax: 1-204-677-5387

Nearest Radiation Therapy Centre:
CCMB

Nearest Community Cancer Program:
The Pas


Services

closest accessible bloodwork:
Bloodwork can be done at the community nursing station

follow-up and primary care:
Patients have to contact their doctor in The Pas for follow-up

closest acess to central line cleaning and inspection:
Yes, at the nursing station in Easterville

medical transportation:
No transportation, just ambulance

closest access to palliative care:
None in Easterville, just The Pas

closest access to homecare:
The Pas Primary Health

closest personal care and independent living facilities:
The Pas

closest physiotherapy access:
The Pas

community care resources:
Community hall, Skating rink, Baseball diamond, Playground, Basketball court, School gym, Recreation Activities, Bingo

closest accessible mental health supports:
Closest would be The Pas

closest access to medical supplies:
There might be access in The Pas

closest access to groceries:
The Pas

transportation routes from the community to winnipeg:
Winnipeg is a 5 hour drive from Easterville, there is also Greyhound bus services

transportation routes from the community to the closest cancer program in the community:
The Pas Health Complex has CancerCare services

risk of transportation loss:
Snow storms can cause delays which happens often in Winter