Department of Health and Social Development
As a Health & Social Development department, we believe in accountability and transparency fostering integrity and trust in all our relationships.
Cowessess First Nation
Administration Office
Health Department Core Services:
Medical Transportation
Jordan’s Principle
Home Care
Community Health Programs: Immunizations, Pre & Post Natal care, Blood borne diseases, STD education
Maternal Child Health – Pre & Postnatal education care up to age six
One on one with families
Parenting classes
Baby food making classes
Community Dietician – provides one-on-one diabetes care
Community Oral Health Initiative – Provides preventative dental care to children up to age six
Program Support services to staff
Custodial services
Wellness Wheel – Health Clinics twice per month
Paediatrician
Regular Dental Clinics
NA Meetings
Men’s group
Youth group
Grief Group
Monthly Elder Activity
Monthly Sweat lodge
Seasonal programming
Honouring mothers and Fathers
Babysitter and home alone course
Gardening education
Youth cooking classes
Spring mini Powwow
Annual Operating budget:
$1.3 Million Dollars combined General Ledgers
What are the big project or initiatives the Health Department is working on this year?
Women’s Group
Meals on Wheels