Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, Nelson House

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MKO NRHA

About

Traditional First Nation Community Names: Nisichawayasihk

Population (2021 Census): 2,467

Band Office Contact Information:
Gen. Del. Nelson House MB, R0B 1A0 Phone: 204-484-2332 Fax: 204-484-2392

Remoteness: Isolated

Transportation: Road access or Fly-in

Languages Spoken: Cree

Available Care

Advisory: Due to staffing shortages and inclement weather in the North, emergency closures of Health Centres, Hospitals and Nursing Stations may occur.

Cancer Navigation Line:
Northern Toll free: 1-855-740-9322 Fax: 1-204-677-5398

Health Director:
Ms. Lynda Wright Nisichawayasihk Family & Community Wellness Centre PO Box 451, Nelson House, MB, R0B 1A0 lwright@nh.ncnwellness.ca Phone: 204-484-2341 Fax: 204-484-2351

Nearest Radiation Therapy Centre:
CCMB (Winnipeg)

Nearest Community Cancer Program:
Thompson

Nursing Station:
Nursing Station General Delivery Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0 Telephone: 204-484-2031 Fax: 204-484-2284 First Nations Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB)

Telehealth Access:
Nelson House Medicine Lodge Phone: 204-484-2256 Nelson House Nursing Station Phone: 204-484-2031 Nelson House Wellness Centre Phone: 204-484-2341

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