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Programs & Services


Indigenous Wellness Core

This program partners with Indigenous peoples, communities and key stakeholders to provide accessible, culturally appropriate health services for First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples.

This program:

  • supports cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • help navigate patients through the healthcare system
  • referrals to addiction and mental health supports
  • monitors the health of the Indigenous population in northern Alberta

The program also:

  • helps Indigenous patients and families throughout their hospital stay
  • connects them to the health services and programs in their home communities
  • works within communities to create partnerships in areas of public health, prevention, promotion, and chronic disease management

Contact Details

Trout / Peerless Lake Health Centre

Telephone
780-869-2362
Fax
780-869-2053
Email
caroline.bigstone@ahs.ca, IndigenousWellnessCore@ahs.ca
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Tuesday
10:00 am - 6:15 pm

Wednesday
10:00 am - 6:15 pm

Thursday
10:00 am - 12:45 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
indigenous community health representatives, indigenous health liaisons
Service Access

See locations for contact information.


Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

Indigenous organizations and communities throughout Northern Alberta.

Service Locations
Also Known As
Previous
Indigenous Health Program
Other
Métis Settlement Liaison