Call or visit * valid health card and certificate of Indian status (if applicable) required
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Residents of the Oneida Settlement
Fees
Free
Contacts
Mackenzie McAlpine - Community Health Nurse mackenzie.mcalpine@oneida.on.ca
Languages
English
Area(s) Served
Oneida of the Thames
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Note
Wheelchair parking
Description of Services:
Public health programs and services that involves health promotion, illness and injury prevention, and health maintenance
Programs are delivered by Registered Nurses with certification in Community Health Nursing, and Community Health Representatives, who hold a diploma in Native Community Care with Counselling and Program Development * Community Health Nurses and Community Health
Representatives work as a team to provide programs and services:
immunization
communicable/infectious disease control and surveillance
prenatal education
environmental health services (drinking water testing, assist with environmental health inspections)
foot care assessments
blood pressure/blood sugar screening
preschool assessments
first aid
referrals, home visits, counselling, health workshops
emergency preparedness and disaster planning
non-insured health benefit inquiries (i.e. dental, vision, medication, equipment)
collaborates with other community-based programs and external health care providers