Whitesand First Nation - Health Department

Application

Appointments highly recommended

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Whitesand First Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Brenda Kwandibens - Community Health Representative
brenda.kwandibens@whitesandfirstnation.com
Angela Nodin - Health Coordinator
angela.nodin@whitesandfirstnation.com

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibway interpretation available upon request

Area Served

Whitesand First Nation

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Health department providing services that promote physical and mental health for community members

Offers primary health care and emergency services
Coordinates health care services through Nursing staff, Community Health Representative, visiting physicians and Family/Home Support workers
Coordinates various health programs for community members
Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and alcohol/drug abuse
Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
Offers a palliative care program when required

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments

Coordinates the following programs:

Diabetes Program
Early Childhood Development
Elder's Complex
Home Support Program
Medical Transportation Program

Services and Programs: