Health Department

Splatsin Health Services is funded by the First Nations Health Authority to provide prevention and health promotion services.

Advocating, navigating, and supporting for safe, quality health services for the Splatsin community
Maintains and protects clients’ privacy and confidentiality
Upholds professional standards of practice
Works to promote and integrate holistic wellness approach
Actions Splatsin’s Strategic Health Plan
Trauma-informed practice

Health Department Programs and Services:

Medical Patient Transportation

Eligible registered status members, residing on reserve only, may access transportation or be reimbursed for mileage for out of town medical appointments
Signed documents for conformation from the medical professional are required in order access the program
To book travel, contact the MPT Coordinator at least three days prior to local appointments and ten days prior to out of town appointments, in order for arrangements to be made
To access purchase orders for mileage reimbursement, contact the MPT Coordinator at least 24 hours prior to pick up at the Health Centre

Home and Community Care

Supports/access to both internal and external services
Initial/periodic client assessments for those requiring supports to remain in their homes
As identified on the care plan, home care services such as personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping are scheduled and upon availability
Linkages and referral to other health and social services identified in an assessment
Consent given by the client allows the Nurse to communicate with the client’s doctor, pharmacist, and family
Assist with navigating the FNHA process to access prescribed specialized medical equipment and supplies for care
Workshops on health promotion and disease prevention
Home visits and check-ins as per consent and assessed care plan

Community Health

Resource Navigation and Wellness Supports for:

Substance and Addictions Prevention and Treatment

Registered Clinical Counselling

Eligible registered status members 14 years of age and up, residing on reserve only, may access counselling at the Health Centre
Counselling support are offered for the following:
Historical trauma
Residential school experience
Childhood trauma
Grief and loss
Post-traumatic stress
Referrals

Registered Child and Youth Clinical Counselling

Assessment, counselling, referrals and advocacy for children and youth 5 - 18 years of age
One day per week at Spatsin
Post-traumatic stress
Autism Spectrum
Grief and Loss
Residential School Inter-generational Survivors
Behavior Challenges
FASD
Eating Disorders
Other: education for families as per consent

Children’s Oral Health Initiative for ages 0 – 7 yrs

Dental check-ups for children and prenatal at the Daycare, Shihya School, and home visits
Fluoride and sealant applications to prevent cavities
Education and information regarding oral hygiene
Referrals and linkages to other services as per consent

Splatsin Youth Program for ages 10 – 18 yrs

Water Testing

Five community water systems: Weekly water sampling, testing, recording and communicating results with the Environmental Health Officer
Delivering boil water advisories to residences affected

Advocating: To speak or write in favor of.
Navigating: To find a way.
Supporting: To assist.
Trauma-informed practice: Providing safety and empowerment for the service user.
Prevention: The action of stopping something from arising.
Health Promotion: The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health.