Health

Health

The mission of the FHQ Tribal Council First Nations Health Services Program is to assist in the development of healthy and safe communities by enhancing and complimenting the client services currently being delivered to First Nations of FHQ Tribal Council in a culturally respectful and professional manner.

Health Administration

The people who work in Health Administration act as liaisons to advocate on behalf of First Nation clients and communities in health-related issues.

Home and Community Care

The goals of this program are to: 

  • provide care and support services to preserve and maxmize the ability of First Nations people to remain independent in their own homes on-reserve; to determine the health needs of First Nations clients; and to provide safe and appropriate nursing care.

Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

MANDATE: 

  • to promote primary, secondary and teritiary prevention of Type 2 Diabetes through sustainable community based action, and to provide lifestyle support to those individuals and families living with diabetes.

Health Education

The Health Educator organizes health education programs and events to promote healthy lifestyles and practices.  This area also provides health training to staff and community members.

Community Nutrition Services

This area provides nutrition education and counseling in addition to coordinating prenatal nutrition education as part of the on-reserve Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program.

Environmental Health Program

The environmental health program works to identify and prevent environmental public health risks that could impact the community.  The program also includes recommending corrective action to reduce these risks and advising Chief and Council and Band Staff in matters related to Environmental Public Health.  Program areas include:  Community and Private Water Quality; Community and Private Sewage Disposal; Solid Waste Disposal; Food Quality; Communicable Disease Control; Institutions; Special Events; Recreational Facilities; Housing; Pest Control; Occupational Health and Safety.

Drinking Water Safety Program

The Drinking Water Safety Program is responsible for monitoring the safety of all the drinking water in the communities.  The Water Quality Technicians sample and test the drinking water for potential bacterial contamination and chlorine residuals to ensure the safety of the water.  The results of these tests are shared with the community when completed.

For further information contact:

1 (306) 332-8216

Fax:  (306) 332-3790