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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

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

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