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WFN Health and Wellness Building 1900 Quail Lane Westbank, BC
T 250 768 0227
Our health and wellness programs aim to promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and healing. Healthy families create healthy communities. Unless otherwise noted, programs and services are offered at the WFN Health & Wellness Building.
WFN Health Plan
When: Monday to Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact: Addictions Worker | T 250 768 8299 (direct line)
Individuals and families experiencing addiction issues may access education and counselling support. This includes individual, family, or group education and support about the causes and effects of addiction, support for families dealing with addiction, referrals to treatment, and/or aftercare for clients. There is also education provided in the community with a focus on high-risk populations, including youth and pregnant women. Appointments are recommended, so call the addictions worker to arrange an appointment that fits your schedule.
When: Thursdays | 11:30am - 1:30pm Contact: Wellness Department | T 250 768 8282
Paint. Bead. Draw. Create. Craft. Express. Open to WFN Members, staff, and community. Learn about violence prevention and healing while participating in different art activities. Lunch, activities and supplies are provided.
When: Monday to Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Evenings as required) Contact: Child and Youth Counsellor | T 250-768-0227
The Child and Youth Counsellor provides counselling services using a variety of strategies and techniques, incorporating a holistic and culturally-sensitive approach. Counselling goals are developed with the family to ensure an inclusive, integrated approach is used. Young clients and their families may be supported through loss and grief, family conflict and/or change, violence, bullying, depression, and/or anxiety. Education and referrals to outside agencies may also be provided as required.
When: Monday to Friday | 8:30 pm to 4:30 pm - Call to book an appointment. Contact: Health Department | T 250 768 0227
WFN Members can participate monthly by making an appointment through Community Services reception. This program promotes a healthy lifestyle and management of persons living with a chronic disease. Physician input/focus is required for admission into the program. Monthly appointments involve health monitoring, health discussion and education with the Home Care Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. Some examples of Chronic Diseases that would qualify for this program include but are not limited to: diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, arthritis.
Contact: Membership Services | T 250 768 0227 | E-mail: membershipservices@wfn.ca
Westbank First Nation Members have access to an extended health, vision, and dental benefits plan up to a maximum of $3,000 per member per year. The program is provided through CINUP, a national benefits program designed specifically for First Nations.
Eligibility: • Must be a WFN member, residing in Canada with MSP or equivalent coverage • Members are covered from birth to end of life • Dependents who are not WFN members are ineligible
Extended Health Care: 100% coverage of all eligible services • Semi-private hospital room, ambulance transportation, private duty nursing • Includes prescription drug card (excludes prescriptions covered through FNIHB) • Paramedical Practitioner: $500 per practitioner per calendar year on paramedical services o Practitioners: Chiropractor, Podiatrist, Food Care Nurse, Naturopath, Osteopath, Audiologist, Clinical Psychologist/Social Worker, Speech Therapist, Acupuncturist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Dietician. • Physiotherapist: $1,000 per calendar year
• $500 hearing aid benefit every 5 years Vision Care: • $300 every 24 consecutive months per person o Includes frames, lenses, contacts, laser eye surgery (in lieu of glasses/contacts) • $60 every 24 consecutive months per person, towards eye exam Dental: Basic: 100% • First 30% paid upfront by Manitoba Blue Cross, balance to NIHB • Basic services: routine examinations, x-rays, fillings, extractions, oral surgery, gum therapy, space maintainers, root canal, cleaning & scaling, fluoride treatment Major: 80% • Major services: inlays, onlays, crowns, dentures Combined maximum of $1,500 per calendar year for basic and major. Orthodontic: 50% • For children under the age of 18 • Orthodontic lifetime maximum of $2,000
Wellness solutions: • Work-life wellness solutions • Personal difficulties solutions
When: Monday to Friday | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (evenings as required) Contact: Family Support Worker | T 250 768 8294 (direct line)
The Family Support Worker works for WFN, in collaboration with the Ministry of Children and Family Development ("MCFD"), supporting families and children that are at risk or involved with MCFD. With ongoing intervention, prevention, education, and support to the families and children, the goal is to reduce and improve outcomes for children and families involved with MCFD.
When: Monday's | March 9 - April 27, 2020 | 5:00 - 7:00pm Contact: Health Department | T 250 768 0227
WFN Staff, Members and community members are invited to participate in the Healthy Body, Mind and Spirit Program. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
Topics include: mental health, mindfulness, healthy eating, heart and stroke and opioid crisis.
Led by Dr. Unjali and Damian, NP
Dates: March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 20, 27 | No session April 13, 2020
5:00 - 6:00pm - Pound | 6:00 - 7:00pm - Dinner
Please submit a registration form to Chelsea Coble to register.
Registration Form
When: Monday to Friday | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Contact: Health Department | T 250 768 0227
Call the Health Department at Community Services if you have a medical concern or require assistance and would like to arrange for an assessment. This program is designed for individuals of any age who have an assessed need, are currently living on reserve and want to maintain their independence and health at home. Assessments are completed by a nurse and based on the assessment, home supports are set in place. Supports vary from client to client and can include advocacy during hospital stays or during medical appointments, light meal preparation, assistance with activities of daily living, medical supplies, specialized medical equipment and medical transportation. Anyone can refer clients to the program, however, the client must consent to the confidential initial assessment. Based on the assessment, a nurse will work with the client and/or family to plan care around the identified needs and either a Homemaker or Home Support worker will be assigned to visit your home.
When: Wednesday - Friday | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (By appointment only) Contact: Community Services | T 250 768 0227
Community Health Services offers the same immunization program provided by Interior Health for children and adults. Access to immunizations is quick and easy; appointments can be made by phone or at the reception desk. Our program allows us to record and track immunizations you receive at community health or other Health Centres in BC. The program allows the community health nurses to print out immunization records for personal files or for school registration requirements.
When: Monday to Thursday | 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Contact: Community Services | T 250 768 0227
We provide financial assistance for travel to specialist appointments, surgery or medical care within BC to WFN members living anywhere within BC. Please contact community services for more information on the application process and we will be happy to assist you. This program is funded by First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and requires specific qualification criteria. Please call as soon as you are aware of your appointment as the application and processing for travel takes some time to complete.
When: Monday to Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact: Community Services | T 250 768 0227
In collaboration with Interior Health, the dental hygienist is on site to conduct oral health presentations to all community members. The dental Hygienist visits the school, community services, and daycare to complete dental checks and to “Lift the Lip”, a fluoride varnishing program for children up to the age of 6.
When: Wednesday - Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact: Health Department | T 250 768 0227
To register, call Community Services and speak with our prenatal nurse. This program is for pre- and post-natal families in the WFN community. The program increases awareness about nutrition and healthy pregnancies, healthy weight gain for babies, and improved postnatal health for mothers and their babies. If you or someone you know is pregnant and living on WFN lands and is First Nation, we encourage you to register for the program. It is never too early to start raising a healthy child.
When: Tuesday - Friday | 9:00 am to 4:00pm (By appointment only) Contact: Community Services | T 250 768 0227
Julia Walker and Damian Rawnsley are now accepting new patients that DO NOT already have a family doctor.
Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with experience and advanced nursing education at the master’s level. Nurse practitioners autonomously diagnose, treat and manage acute and chronic physical and mental illnesses.
If you DO NOT already have a family doctor, please call Amanda Fankhauser at 250 768 0227 to be put on the new patient list.
When: Monday to Friday | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Contact: Clinical Care Coordinator | T 250 768 8294 (direct line)
Community Services offers counselling to individuals, couples and families. Our registered clinical counsellor has experience in areas such as trauma, anxiety, depression, boundaries, stress, relationships and many other wellness concerns. All sessions are client-led and collaborative, in order to empower each individual to reach their own wellness goals. All services are confidential, and appointments can be booked off-site as requested.
When: Monday - Wednesday | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Contact: Community Services | T 250 768 0227
TB screening is done to prevent tuberculosis from spreading in our community. It is recommended for all newly employed staff at Pine Acres, Sensisyusten School, WCDC, Community Services and Lindley Building staff, as well as any volunteers and community members.
When: Tuesdays | 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Contact: Addictions Worker | T 250 768 8299 (direct line)
The Medicine Wheel 12-step program provides a culturally appropriate program for Indigenous people. The program, which includes a healthy meal followed by workbooks and videos, is for those affected by substance abuse and are desirous of change.
When: Monday to Friday | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (some evenings as required) Contact: Wellness Mentor | T 250 768 8282 (direct line)
The Wellness Mentor offers advocacy, navigation, and education regarding mental health and wellness, and offers counselling support services. Whether you have concerns about mental health or overall wellness, the Wellness Mentor can guide you in the right direction, assist in accessing various mental health and wellness services, and provide counselling support during one-on-one sessions. All support is personalized for individual or family needs, from addressing and resolving specific concerns to improving relationships with others. Please call to book an appointment.
When: By appointment only Contact: Nurse Practitioner, Health Department | T 250 768 0227
The health team, by appointment, are now able to offer PAP, STI and pregnancy testing at the community health building as well as individual and group sessions on woman’s health including menopause, sexual health, education and advice on self-breast exams.