Indigenous Wellness Core

Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services


Description
This program partners with Indigenous peoples, communities and key stakeholders to provide accessible, culturally appropriate health services for First Nations, M?tis and Inuit people in Alberta.

The Indigenous Wellness Core (IWC) delivers health services for First Nations, M?tis and Inuit peoples in Alberta. The IWC works with Indigenous peoples, communities and other partners to provide services to Indigenous patients that honour their culture, beliefs and identities.

Our work is guided by five important areas:

  • Caring for our patients with respect and dignity
  • Improving access to health services
  • Treating people as unique individuals
  • Managing addictions and mental health
  • Staying up to date on the health of Indigenous Albertans

We do this by connecting with Indigenous communities, leaders, decision-makers, and most importantly, our patients. In addition, we are guided by the advice of our Wisdom Council, a group of First Nations, M?tis and Inuit Albertans who first came together in September 2012. Their goal is to help ensure that all Indigenous Albertans receive the best possible health care.

For more detailed information, contact the Indigenous Health Program in your zone:


Key Provider: community health representatives, cultural helpers, dietitians, doctors, indigenous health coordinators, indigenous hospital representatives, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), registered nurses (RNs), street outreach workers, traditional wellness counsellors
Eligibility
Yes, Any person that is First Nations (Status and Non-Status), Métis, or Inuit, and their families.
Application Process
Service Access: See below, Programs and services are customized by Zone. Call your zone for more information, or email Indigenouswellnesscore@ahs.ca
Referral Process: Yes,

Can self-refer or be referred by family or friends.




Waiting Period: No,
Web Site
https://www.ahs.ca/aboriginalhealth
Email
indigenouswellnesscore@ahs.ca
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: N/A
Membership Fee: N/A
Documents Required

Can self-refer or be referred by family or friends.

Accessibility
Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A -
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
March 1, 2023
Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 05:00 PM