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ʔakisq̓nuk

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Health + Wellness Team

Rachel Bach

Director of Health & Wellness

Health + Wellness Team

Colleen Simon

Jennifer Olson

Jennifer Olson

Clinical Lead

Jennifer Olson

Jennifer Olson

Jennifer Olson

Community Wellness Coordinator

Ashley Killin

Jennifer Olson

Ashley Killin

Healthy Child Development Coordinator  

Tamara Coates

Jennifer Olson

Ashley Killin

Community Nurse

Yvonne Stanley

Yvonne Stanley

Yvonne Stanley

Food Sovereignty Coordinator

Janene Michel

Yvonne Stanley

Yvonne Stanley

Food Sovereignty Facilitator

Danny Burgoyne

Yvonne Stanley

Danny Burgoyne

Elder Care Navigator

Barb Gervais

Yvonne Stanley

Danny Burgoyne

Community Support Worker

Taylor Langridge

Taylor Langridge

Taylor Langridge

Medical Office Assistant

Solo Nicholas

Taylor Langridge

Taylor Langridge

Community Driver

Tiffany Storey

Taylor Langridge

Tiffany Storey

Administration Assistant

Melissa Hessel

Taylor Langridge

Tiffany Storey

Home Care Nurse

Health & Wellness Programs

    4 Seasons of Wellness Project Survey

      

    The AFN Health and Wellness team is excited to announce the rollout of the 4 Seasons of Wellness Project.

    Please share the survey link below with Membership clients and Membership staff:


     https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=OiI3RlYVqESCQ8-e9m9vYhg1FSYuw99PtBbBONEeSnJUOUJNMVIyTklaNkVUREtXOVJKSUI2MFpUOS4u


    Health + Wellness Programs

    Mental Wellness and Trauma Recovery

    Andrea Sakamoto is a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and available for one-on-one sessions. Please contact her directly to schedule.


    kootenaykindredco@outlook.com | 250-961-0993


    KUU-US Crisis Line | 1-800-588-8717  

    Alternatively, individuals can call direct into the Youth Line at 250-723-2040 or the Adult Line at 250-723-4050.

    They can support individuals, but are not limited to, mental health issues and crisis related to residential school, child welfare, addiction, health concerns, divorce and separation, suicide ideation and survivorship, grief and loss, crime, abuse, peer pressure and financial distress.

    Serenity after the Storm - Recovery Healing Circle

     This meeting will foster a supportive environment for community members, their family & their friends who are struggling with addiction. The purpose of this weekly gathering will be to foster a welcoming space where participants can share their experiences, strength, and hope to help each other on the road to sobriety. Starting Thursday August 15, and will continue every Thursday evening at the Alpine Cottage. All materials will be supplied at no cost to participants. 

    If you have any questions, please call or text 250 688 9530 or 403 437 3097.

    Dr. Page Clinic

    Every other Thursday at the Health Centre. Please call Health Centre Reception to find out the next clinic date or to book or cancel an appointment 

    Foot Clinic

    Once a month at the Health Centre. Please call Health Centre Reception to find out the next clinic date or to book or cancel an appointment 

    Chiropractor

     ʔAkisq̓nuk Members may book your Chiropractor appointment at Invermere Family Chiropractor at 250-342-9666 

    Massage

    Third Tuesday of each month. Please call Health Centre Reception to find out the next clinic date or to book or cancel an appointment. 

     ʔAkisq̓nuk members may book your massage with Lynn Birkett, Rising Sun massage therapy in Radium at 250 341 5668. 

    Nutrition

    Hayley Wilson is a certified Nutrition Coach and available for one-on-one for family sessions. She can meet in-person or virtually. Please contact her directly to schedule. She also facilitates the Prep and Learn workshops. Please call the Health Centre Reception to find out the workshop date


    info@healthcontinuum.ca | 250-688-0024

    Acupuncture

    Heather Fischbuch is a Registered Acupuncturist. Please call the Health Centre Reception to find out the next clinic date or to book or cancel an appointment.

    Medical Transportation

    ʔakisq̓nuk members living in ʔakisq̓nuk are eligible for funding to assist with transportation, and, where appropriate meals and accommodation when travelling to access medically necessary health services. Please contact the Health Centre Reception to request support with medical transportation. 


    If you require assistance with getting to clinical appointments, please call the Health Centre Reception to request a ride. We will take your details and match you with a Community Driver. We do not guarantee a driver will be available but will do our best to accommodate requests.


    Non-Coverage Medical

    ʔakisq̓nuk members living in BC have Pacific Blue Cross Coverage. 

    Please visit: https://www.fnha.ca/benefits/coverage-details for more information. 


    If you are needing assistance with medical expenses that are not covered, please contact the Associate Director of Health.

    System Navigation

    The Aboriginal Care Navigator (ACN) with the Ktunaxa Nation Council Society (KNCS) is Samantha Sam. The ACN works to promote and facilitate health services to Indigenous peoples in the East Kootenay area – including ʔakisq̓nuk members. Services include advocacy, coordination of services and supports, supporting with identifying needs, and accessing various resources. 


    Samantha Sam

    Aboriginal Care Navigator

    Akisqnuk/Invermere Area

    250-342-1135 | ssam@ktunaxa.org

    Self Care - Wellness Map

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    Self Care - wellness diary

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    Ktunaxa Health Plan

    Health + Wellness: Policies and resources downloads

    First Nations Health Authority Health Benefits Guide (pdf)Download
    FNHA Medical Transportation Benefits Schedule (pdf)Download
    Band Member Assistance Policy (P0 13) (pdf)Download

    Contact Us

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    You can call the ʔakisq̓nuk Health center at 250-342-6379.

    Office is closed for lunch from 12 -1pm.

    You can email your inquires to info@akisqnuk.org. Unfortunately due to increasing email scams, we don't put staff emails on the website.

    akisqnuk

    3050 Highway 93/95 Windermere, BC V0B 2L2

    250-342-6379 info@akisqnuk.org

    Hours

    Mon

    08:30 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.

    Tue

    08:30 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.

    Wed

    08:30 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.

    Thu

    08:30 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.

    Fri

    08:30 a.m. – 04:30 p.m.

    Sat

    Closed

    Sun

    Closed


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