Whitesand First Nation - Health Department

• Offers primary health care and emergency services
• Coordinates health care services through Nursing staff, Community Health Representative, visiting physicians and Family/Home Support workers
• Coordinates various health programs for community members
• Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and alcohol/drug abuse
• Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
• Offers a palliative care program when required

• Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
• Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
• Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
• Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments

• Diabetes Program
• Early Childhood Development
• Elder's Complex
• Home Support Program
• Medical Transportation Program

Services and Programs:

• Health Office - Diabetes Program
• Health Office - Early Childhood Development
• Health Office - Family Well Being Program
• Health Office - Home Support Program
• Health Office - Medical Transportation Program
• Health Office - National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
• Immunization Clinic