Health – Cowessess First Nation

COWESSESS HEALTH DEPARTMENT

As a Health & Social Development department, we believe in accountability and transparency fostering integrity and trust in all our relationships.

We strive to build the foundation for a delivery system in a confidential and professional manner, using the knowledge and wisdom of our Knowledge Keepers and community members for advice, guidance and support.

Director of Health and Social Development: Emily Watson

QUICK FACTS

Achieved Accreditation Primer Award in 2019
300+ medical reimbursements distributed annually
300 children & parents involved in programs annually
40-50 clients served monthly
15-20 youth participate in programs weekly
20+ programs & services offered to the community

CURRENT INITIATIVES

COVID-19 – SEE HERE
Prenatal moms – education and support throughout their pregnancy from staff and Knowledge Keepers
Birth to 7 years – post natal support and child oral health initiative
8 years to early teens – youth outreach, healthy child development, youth addictions, sexual health, youth group,
Early teens to young adults – HIV/AIDS, parenting, mental health support, addictions
Young adults to retirement age – healthy relationships, women’s groups, parenting, narcotics anonymous
Knowledge Keepers – homecare, homecare maintenance, footcare, palliative care

WORKING TOWARDS

Everyone – medical transportation, immunization, community health activities, public health activities, good food box, wellness programming, chronic disease management, access to dental care, access to Doctors and Nurse Practitioner

CONTACT

P: 306-696-2263
Fax (306)696-2374