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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

Wabasca / Desmarais Health Care Centre

Address
881 Mistassiniy Road
Wabasca, Alberta
T0G 2K0
Telephone
780-891-3007
Fax
780-891-3784
Email
irene.pirie@ahs.ca , IndigenousWellnessCore@ahs.ca
Accessibility

Main entrance and emergency entrance

Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:30 am - 4:30 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