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Programs & Services


Traditional Wellness Coordinator Services

This program provides traditional Indigenous wellness services including cultural and spiritual supports to First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Metis and Inuit peoples and their families. Services may include ceremonies, traditional practices, smudging, and prayer. Ask your healthcare provider, Traditional Wellness Coordinator or spiritual care services for more information.

Service includes:

  • smudges
  • Elder services
  • healing circles and formal ceremonial healing events

Traditional Wellness Counsellors also gather traditional medicines, educate about ceremonial protocol, and are available to healthcare staff for consultation on a diverse range of Indigenous patient issues.

Contact Details

Chinook Regional Hospital

Address
960 19 Street S
Lethbridge, Alberta
T1J 1W5
Telephone
403-787-3003
Email
indigenoushealthprogram@ahs.ca
Getting There

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Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
traditional wellness coordinators
Eligibility

First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Métis, and Inuit peoples and their families.

Service Access

Healthcare providers and community agencies can make referrals. Patients and families may also self-refer.
See locations for contact information.


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Service Locations
Also Known As
Acronym
TWC
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Traditional Wellness Counselor Services