Nursing Services

The Community Health Nurse (CHN) provides health education, prevention, assessments, and support services to individuals and families within Pinaymootang First Nation.

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Services include:

• Health education and counselling.

• Home visits and community support.

• Immunizations and disease prevention.

• STI and blood-borne infection support.

• Chronic disease screening.

• Assistance accessing healthcare services.

• Healthy lifestyle promotion.

• Physician and Nurse Practitioner Services

 

Primary healthcare services are available through community-based physician and nurse practitioner clinics.

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Services include:

• Dr. Gendi – Physician services every Wednesday.

• Dr. Thiessen – Prenatal care once per month.

• Brindy Bishop, Nurse Practitioner – Primary care every second Thursday.

• Tracey Muir, Nurse Practitioner – Women’s health services once per month.

These services improve access to ongoing healthcare for community members.

 

Pharmacy Services

Pinaymootang First Nation Health provides prescription medication pick-up services, including medication collection from designated pharmacies and safe delivery to clients.

Dental Health Therapist Services

A Dental Health Therapist provides oral health services every Monday and Tuesday during the school year.

 

Services include:

• Dental health education and prevention.

• Oral health assessments and treatment within scope of practice.

• Support for healthy oral hygiene habits.

• Reducing preventable dental disease.

 

Dental Health Therapist:

Lucy Diaz provides dental services to Pinaymootang First Nation throughout the school year.

Community Health Representative (CHR)

The Community Health Representative (CHR) supports community health programs by connecting community members, families, and healthcare providers.

 

The CHR assists with:

• Health education and prevention activities.

• Understanding health conditions and treatment plans.

• Accessing healthcare services and resources.

 

Foot Care Services

Foot care services support individuals living with diabetes and Elders by promoting prevention, early detection, and healthy foot care practices.

 

Services include:

• Foot and lower limb assessments.

• Wound assessments.

• Footwear assessments.

• Nail care and corn/callus reduction.

• Foot care education.

• Referrals to specialists when needed.

 

A Certified Foot Care Nurse is available four days per month (bi-weekly Mondays and Tuesdays).

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To book an appointment, contact Brenda Henry at the Pinaymootang Health Centre at 204-659-5786.