Primary Care
Our primary health care team delivers culturally appropriate health services in the Mushkegowuk region. We honour Mushkegowuk culture, practices, and traditions with qualified and culturally competent staff. ​
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Primary care involves health promotion, prevention of illness, treatment of illness and disease, rehabilitation, and palliation. Our team works together to provide culturally appropriate services to Mushkegowuk members in an understanding and respectful manner. Our culture and practices are at the core of our program services.
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For more information about our primary care program, download our information pamphlet or contact our office at 705-269-6662 or 1-855-687-4429. Click here for information about our Patient Advocacy services and click here for more information about our Patient Navigation services.
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​How to become a rostered patient in our Primary Health Care Clinic in Timmins:
Eligibility Criteria:
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Reside within the Timmins area
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Hold a band affiliation with a Mushkegowuk community
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Are currently without a primary care provider​​​​​
​​​​​​​​How to Access the Services:
For those eligible patients seeking an intake appointment or any further information, please contact us at 705-269-6662. Our dedicated team will be available to assist in scheduling appointments, addressing queries, and facilitating access to our services.
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If you are not a Mushkegowuk member and are seeking primary care services, please register for Health Care Connect by calling 1-800-445-1822.​​
Please note that our clinic does not hold controlled narcotic medication, nor will our physician prescribe controlled narcotics.
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Mushkegowuk Health primary care adheres to a strict policy regarding narcotic/controlled substance medications. No patient will be prescribed narcotic/controlled substance medications without a previous medical investigation, documentation and only at the doctor’s discretion. The doctor may decline prescribing or refilling any narcotic or controlled substances.
Please fax or email your completed forms to: 1-888-777-5708 or primarycare@mushkegowuk.ca.
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Please remember to bring your Ontario Health Card with you to your appointment. ​
If you do not have an Ontario Health Card and would like assistance obtaining one, please contact our Patient Advocate or Patient Navigator at 705-269-6662.
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RETINOPATHY SCREENINGS
This clinic is open to all Mushkegowuk members who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Individuals do not need to be a rostered patient to attend our screening clinic. Appointments are required.
What should you bring to your appointment?
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Your health card
How does the 15-minute screening work?
This innovative program uses a portable camera to take images of each eye. These images are uploaded and analyzed by software approved by Health Canada. Following the screen, an electronic report will indicate a positive or negative screening result. This is a screening tool - not a diagnosis!
All positive screens to Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada. Positive screens will be referred to the program's Ophthalmology partners for review, confirmation and follow-up care. Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada will provide referrals to additional services as needed.
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when there are increased levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood, that can cause the blood vessels in the eye to swell and leak fluid into the retina. New blood vessels may also grow and causing further damage. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can cause blurry vision, floaters and blindness.
How common is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Nearly all individuals living with Type 1 diabetes and 60% of individuals living with Type 2 diabetes will develop some form of Diabetic Retinopathy within the first 20 years after the onset of diabetes.
Can vision loss from Diabetic Retinopathy be prevented?
Diabetic Retinopathy may not have any symptoms at first - but finding it early can help you take steps to protect your vision. Keeping yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and nutritionally balanced is a way to honour your eye health. With early detection, treatment is often very successful and can prevent further eye health damage.
Don’t wait, get your screening today! To schedule an appointment, please contact us at 705-269-6662 or moma@mushkegowuk.ca
