Medical and Related Services

Health Services and Medical Facilities

Ear Falls is well served by a broad range of Primary Health Services.  The community is appropriately staffed and well-equipped in order to respond to all basic health care needs.  Some secondary services are available either through local providers or visiting specialists.  Some of the visiting specialties include Audiology and Physiotherapy.

Medical Facilities include:

• Ear Falls Community Health Centre (Medical Clinic), located on Spruce St. in the heart of Ear Falls. (222-3728) A Physician, Nurse Practitioner and support staff provide a range of primary care services.
   
• Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital, located in Red Lake on Highway 105, just at the entrance to Red Lake (727-2231).
   
• A dentist provides general dental care in Ear Falls. Dr. Matthew Walkiewicz (222-2000).
   
• The Red Lake/Ear Falls Ambulance Service has a staffed base in Ear Falls (222-3400).
   
• Northwood Lodge, located adjacent to the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital, provides nursing supervision and physician coverage for the elderly (727-2323).
   
• Community Counselling and Addiction Services provides crisis intervention, case management services, and counselling to adults (18+) who are experiencing mental health problems. This agency also provides assessment and counselling for substance abuse and problem gambling difficulties to persons twelve years of age and older. Funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care under the sponsorship of the Red Lake Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital, free and confidential services are provided in Red Lake and Ear Falls.  For information or to arrange an appointment, call (807) 727-1100.
   

Community Services

• The Northwestern Health Unit provides various services, including immunization, community health education, hearing/vision screening (222-3098).
   
• The Harmony Centre provides supportive employment and life skills training for disabled adults (727-2828).
   

Children's Services

Three agencies provide services to children in the Red Lake and Ear Falls area:

• Kenora-Patricia Child & Family Services provides child protection services. 727-2165 . After-hours service is provided.
   
• The Patricia Centre for Children & Youth provides children's mental health and child development services. 727-2165.
   
• Integrated Services for Northern Children, co-located with K-PCFS and PCCY in the Red Lake Family Futures building, is designed to meet special needs such as speech, language, occupational therapy, psychological and psychiatric assessment services. I.S.N.C. brings a team of specialists to the community on a regular basis. I.S.N.C. is the Single Point of Access for all voluntary children's services (mental health, child development, and special needs). 727-1120.