Support Groups

Health centre provides family and community-based health programs * team of community health representatives, community health nurse and other health care providers * referral to other regional health services * home visits available for health teaching and counselingCulturally appropriate programs and services for Aboriginals, combining traditional health and Western medical practices * aims to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term healthHome and Community Care - Health services provided in a home or community setting for older adults, persons with disabilities, or injured persons * includes nursing care, personal support, homemaking, and meal preparation * foot care available first Wednesday of the month 1pm-3pm by appointmentEnvironmental Health Program - Public health safety and education * monitors potential hazards through Rabies Clinics, Water Sampling, Home Assessments, Carbon MonoxideNon-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) for Clients - Provides coverage for a limited range of medically necessary goods and services to registered First Nations people * supplementary health benefits includes prescriptions, non-prescription drugs, medical equipment and suppliesNIHB Client Information Line: 1-800-640-0642NIHB Dental Client Information Line: 1-888-283-8885Loan Cupboard Medical Supplies and Equipment - Provides a variety of medical equipment for community members to borrow including crutches, bath chairs and wheelchairsAdditional Services:Canada"s Prenatal Nutrition Programmental health and addictions counselingblood sugar and blood pressure screening clinicshealth educationimmunizationNational Native Alcohol and Drug Use Programschool health services