Community Health Program

Community Health Program

The Community Health Team provides programs and services that are intended to prevent the spread of disease, prolong life and support overall Mino Ayawin (good health). 


Services Provided:

The Community Health Team Programs include:

  • Vaccine Preventable Disease
  • Control of Infectious Disease
  • Sexually Transmitted and Blood infections
  • Child and Family Health
  • Health Promotion and Injury Prevention
  • Canada Prenatal Nurtrition Program (CPNP)


Vaccine Preventable Disease – Structured immunization program for all ages to support prevention of infectious disease with improved immunization rates. Offers and provides education related to school based vaccines as well as ensuring all eligible clients in the community are notified and receive access to all immunizations.


Control of Infectious Disease – Education about communicable diseases, outbreak management and surveillance, follow-up and contact tracing. Support to communities in the development, maintenance and implementation of pandemic plans. Case and contact management follow up and support as requested by the communities.


Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections – Confidential screening, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, surveillance and contact tracing. Sexual health counselling and support.


Child and Family Health – Healthy pregnancy, child development and nutrition, immunizations and support with the goal to deliver a bi-cultural approach that honours Anishinaabe teachings and customs about pregnancy and birth coupled with “western” best-practice. The Community Health Nurses provide pregnancy point of care testing, pre and postnatal education, and postpartum support. Breastfeeding education, support and nutrition program (CPNP partnership: Food vouchers, milk coupon program, access/referral to a dietitian).


Health Promotion and Injury Prevention – Providing education on how to prevent injury in a variety of settings and works with the communities to promote personal and family safety. We provide information, resources and support activities related to the following topics, healthy eating, child safety, falls prevention, sun safety and UV protection.


Accessing services:

  • For more information or to make a referral, please call (807) 274-2042
  • Refer by Fax: 807-274-8324
  • Or use our referral form below.


Who is eligible?

Our Community Health Nurses provide services to individuals living in the following communities:

  • Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
  • Chima'aganing First Nation
  • Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
  • Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation
  • Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
  • Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
  • Manidoo Baa Witi Gong First Nation
  • Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing


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