Business Details
45 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Community Health Partner in Ignace
Established in 1981, our center builds upon decades of dedicated healthcare service in Ignace, dating back to the pioneering work of Mary Berglund in the 1940s. We operate as a fully accredited Community Health Centre, providing comprehensive primary care, health promotion, and community development initiatives. Our team collaborates with local and regional partners to address the social determinants of health, including income, education, and physical environments. We specialize in serving Ignace and surrounding areas as the sole provider of this range of services between Thunder Bay and Dryden. Our mission emphasizes community-based care, preventive health strategies, and addressing systemic barriers to wellness.With formal recognition from provincial health authorities, we maintain strict adherence to quality standards while adapting to evolving community needs. Our multidisciplinary approach integrates medical services with social support networks to create holistic health solutions. Through partnerships with organizations like the Alliance for Healthier Communities, we ensure access to specialized programs and resources. Our facility combines historical legacy with modern healthcare practices to deliver reliable, patient-centered care. We remain committed to transparency, continuous improvement, and maintaining public trust through documented policies and performance reporting.
Services
Primary Care
Mental Health
Telemedicine
Foot Care
Dental Services
Breast Screening
Laboratory Collection
Health Promotion
Seniors Services
Community Development
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We are the only health service provider offering this range of services between Thunder Bay and Dryden
- Our care model addresses social determinants of health through community partnerships
- We maintain formal affiliation with the Alliance for Healthier Communities network
- Our facility combines historical healthcare legacy with modern medical practices
- We provide comprehensive primary care integrated with preventive health programs
Services
Primary Care
Our primary care services provide comprehensive medical treatment through physician and nurse practitioner consultations. Patients receive preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute condition treatment in a patient-centered environment. This service addresses diverse healthcare needs while maintaining continuity of care for Ignace residents and surrounding communities.
Mental Health
Mental health support includes professional counseling and emotional wellness programs tailored to community needs. Our practitioners address anxiety, depression, and other psychological concerns through evidence-based interventions. Services integrate with primary care to ensure holistic treatment approaches for improved overall well-being.
Telemedicine
Telemedicine consultations enable remote access to healthcare professionals through secure video conferencing. This service expands care availability for patients in distant locations while maintaining clinical quality. Virtual appointments complement in-person visits for comprehensive healthcare delivery.
Breast Screening
Breast cancer screening services follow provincial guidelines for early detection and prevention. Certified professionals conduct mammograms with appropriate follow-up protocols for abnormal findings. Educational resources help patients understand screening importance and preparation requirements.
Health Promotion
Health promotion initiatives focus on preventive education and community wellness activities. Programs address nutrition, physical activity, and disease prevention strategies tailored to local demographics. These efforts empower residents to make informed health decisions through accessible resources.
Questions
What services does Mary Berglund CHC offer?
We provide primary care, mental health support, telemedicine consultations, breast cancer screening, and health promotion programs for Ignace residents and surrounding areas.
How can I book an appointment?
Call our receptionist at 807-934-2251 during operating hours to schedule a medical appointment with our healthcare providers.
Does the center serve remote communities?
Yes, we serve clients from Ignace and the surrounding region who are not attached to other health service providers between Thunder Bay and Dryden.
Are there after-hours emergency services?
While regular hours are Monday-Thursday 8-5, we provide emergent care services during operating hours and refer urgent cases to appropriate facilities.
What makes this health center unique?
We are the only accredited Community Health Centre between Thunder Bay and Dryden, combining historical legacy with modern healthcare practices since 1981.
