Lawrence Commanda Health Centre
Lawrence Commanda Health Centre is a healthcare facility in Garden Village.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- December 2014: The health centre hosted a diabetes clinic on December 3, 2014, using a world café format for client engagement.[2]
- September 2019: The centre employs a nutritionist who oversees aspects of the Gtigewin Community Garden. The centre has received support from community volunteers for planting and donations of manure and plants.[3]
- October 2024: The centre hosts the Diner’s Club initiative and health education workshops.[4]
- July 2025: The centre employs home and community care registered nurses such as Cheyenne McLeod.[5]
- July 2026: The centre hosts a walk-in clinic where citizens can see a doctor for urgent care needs. Seven Indigenous nurses work at the facility to provide healthcare services. As of July 2026, leadership is considering adding blood screenings and ultrasound services to the centre.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Nipissing First Nation welcomes new walk-in clinic in Garden Village", Anishinabek News, 1 July 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ziisbaakdonaapnewin E-naagdawenjgejig – Integrated Diabetes Care Team Clinics to be launched", Anishinabek News, 1 December 2014 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "The Gtigewin Community Garden promotes sustainability, healthy eating, and Anishinaabemowin", Anishinabek News, 23 September 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Heroes in Health Awards presented at 10th annual Health Conference", Anishinabek News, 24 October 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Ancestral home is where the heart is for Nipissing First Nation Elders", Anishinabek News, 17 July 2025 (archived copy; original article).