Kashechewan January 2026 Evacuation
Listed below are some of the services we are offering to you while you are away from your home.
Our Services
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Primary Care
We will accept appointments for non-urgent needs, which include:
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pink eye or minor eye infections
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ear pain
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cough, cold, fever or sore throat
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new rashes, skin irritations, or minor cuts and wounds
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urinary symptoms like burning, urgency or frequent urination
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stomach issues such as indigestion, diarrhea, or nausea
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other new, non-urgent health conditions
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Appointments are required. Please call us for an appointment: 705-269-6662
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Patient Advocacy and Navigation
Our team is here to reduce stress, answer questions, and support you through your journey while away from home.
Our team can help with:
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Navigating health care during evacuation, including appointments, tests, and follow-up care
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Communicating with doctors and health care staff on your behalf, including attending appointments or helping with questions
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Helping with referrals and connecting you to hospitals, community, and Indigenous support services
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Ensuring you and your family feel heard, involved, and supported in decisions about your care
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Contact:
Shayanne Beach, RPN
Patient Navigator
705-269-6662 ext 439
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NIHB Navigation
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Support IPS coordination
Help with navigation of health benefits (vision, dental, pharmacy, counselling, medical supplies and more) -
Provide guidance on accessing available health benefits and services
Services are available in Cree.
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We can also assist with translation.
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Contact:
Jessica Wesley
NIHB Client Navigator
705-269-6662 ext 451
JessicaWesley@mushkegowuk.ca
When should I seek emergent care?
Emergency care is for serious or life-threatening conditions that need immediate medical attention such as:​
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chest pain or signs of a heart attack
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sudden weakness, facial drooping, or trouble speaking (possible stroke)
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severe bleeding or major injury
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loss of consciousness
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foreign objects in the body
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inability to breathe
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head or spinal injury
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severe abnormal pain
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broken bones
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poisoning and drug toxicity (overdose)
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skin infections
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If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, call 911 or head to your nearest emergency department.
Prescription Refills
How to get your prescriptions refilled while you're away from home
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Call the Timmins pharmacy you want to use. Click here to view a list of pharmacies in Timmins
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Give them:​
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your name​
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date of birth
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phone number
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the name and phone number of your home pharmacy (Moosonee Northern Pharmacy, 705-336-3391)
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The Timmins pharmacy will contact your home pharmacy to transfer your prescriptions while you are away from home
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You will receive a call when your medication is ready for pick-up
Audiology
Katie Storring, Audiologist, from dB Hearing is available for appointments while you are in Timmins. She can help you with:
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hearing tests
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hearing aid evaluations
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hearing aid cleanings and repairs
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Katie is able to meet you at the Holiday Inn or at her office located at 273 Third Avenue, Suite 403 in Timmins.
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Please call dB Hearing to schedule an appointment: 705-268-6698
Who will be working with you?
Dr. Lee Boissoneau
Physician
Jessica Wesley
NIHB Client Navigator
Cecille Wesley
Registered Nurse
Joëlle Poulin
Health Promoter
Lena Labine
Registered Practical Nurse
Julie Corbett
Medical Receptionist
Shayanne Beach
Patient Advocate
Ken Martin
Medical Transport Driver