Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation has announced a new service for its members who have referrals for medical appointments in Winnipeg.

NCN Medical Receiving Home provides transportation for a patient upon their arrival to Winnipeg from the airport or bus depot to the receiving home, medical appointments, and their point of departure from Winnipeg.

The service also provides home-cooked meals and accommodations for patients while they’re in Winnipeg for medical appointments.

NCN says the facility will have an onsite cook, 24 hour security, three transportation drivers, daily housekeeping staff, and a residential councillor, all of whom are staffed by NCN community members.