M'Chigeeng First Nation (West Bay FN)
Health Services
Vision
M'Chigeeng Health Services vision is to empower people to live healthy lifestyles through traditional and evidence based practice.
Mission
M'Chigeeng Health Services promotes healthy lifestyles for our community. We will work collectively to strengthen the emotional, spiritual, mental and physical well-being of all our community.
Our Commitment
Reconnecting with our community through education, engagement and empowerment.
Our Goals
- To ensure client care through coordination and planning of human or material resources, using clinical knowledge and leadership skills to promote the delivery of optimal health care to our clients.
- To promote optimal health and well being through health prevention and promotional activities in the community.
- To ensure accountability by maintaining administrative duties for Health Services.
- To ensure professional development opportunities for Health Services Staff and to ensure effective service delivery.
NURSING DEPARTMENT
- Community Health
- Lab work every Tuesday and Thursday morning
- Diabetes Wellness - every Thursday
- Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
- Regular Clinics - Family Physicians, Nurse Practitioner
- Dietician
- Foot Care
- School Health
- Health Promotion Activities
- Immunization
For more information please contact any of the following at 705-377-5347
Leah Migwans - Supervisor/Registered Nurse, ext. 205
Julie Assiniwe - RN/Community Health Nurse, ext. 210
Helena Bebonang - Community Health Representative, ext. 211
Valerie Beaudin - Diabetes Educator, Registered Practical Nurse, ext. 217
Sean Tipper - RN/Community Health Nurse
Crystal Taibossigai - Partner In Parenting, Registered Early Childhood Educator, ext. 201
M'NENDAMOWIN HEALTH SERVICES
M’Nendamowin is an Ojibwe word that means "a good way of thinking" and represents the work we do in the community. M’Nendamowin Health Services is a division of the M’Chigeeng Health Centre; providing Mental Health & Addictions Counselling. We provide these services to M’Chigeeng Band Members.
The service delivery model includes a blend of both Traditional and Western forms of intervention. Services include both direct and indirect mental health and addictions services; Direct Services are those being provided through clinical interventions such as counselling, advocacy, referral and support. Indirect Services are those being provided through mental health promotion, community based prevention activities and public education and awareness.
CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS
The Mental Health and Alternatives Worker provide:
- Clinical assessments
- Counselling
- Advocacy & Support
- Crisis intervention; and
- Referral of clients to more specialized treatment services
COMMUNITY & DEVELOPMENT & HEALTH PROMOTION
Program staff are involved in delivering or coordinating mental Health and addictions awareness and skill building workshops. Educational session on mental health and addiction issues are promoted on a regular basis throughout the year.
SUPERVISION AND PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS
M’Nendamowin Health Staff are supervised by the Clinic Manager and the Health Services Department Manager. Staff have access to Psychiatric & Psychological consultations from visiting professionals. We also provide office space for clinical partners who want to see their M’Chigeeng clients in M’Chigeeng.
DIETICIAN
Here's what we can do for you:
- Help you decide what your nutritional needs are and help you reach your goals.
- Determine what the community needs and wants in terms of nutrition programs with the help of community members and community health care providers.
- Develop, deliver and evaluate nutrition programs that meet the needs of individuals and groups.
Topics we can address with you:
- Healthy eating and lifestyle
- Mindful Eating and Intuitive Eating
- Diabetes Prevention and Management
- Traditional Food - nutritional value and preparation
- Healthy Cooking - tips and recipes
- Label Reading and Understanding
- Food Budgeting
- Nutrition for Expectant and Breastfeeding Moms
- Vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Vegetarian Cooking
- Cancer
- Reflux Disease
- Gallstones or Kidney Stones
- Heart Disease
- Nutrition Review & Requirements for infants, children and youth
To book an appointment with Natalie Hastings, Diabetes Wellness Dietician; please call reception at 705-377-5347.
HEALTHY BABIES HEALTHY CHILDREN
To provide the best opportunities for healthy development for children up to 6 years of age. Supporting you and your family.
In additional to regular home visits, M'Chigeeng Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program hosts one social per month
This gives families a chance to:
- Socialize with other families
- Learn about traditional teachings
- Learn new inexpensive crafts and games in a group setting
- Listen to guest speakers, topics include; healthy eating, school readiness, fussy eaters, etc.
- Learn about other services
PROGRAM COMPONENTS
Prenatal Support
- Traditional Teachings
- Pregnancy & Birth
- Midwifery
- Referrals as needed
Post-Natal Support
- Establishing contact and offering services
- Nutrition and health eating
- Caring for infants and children including extended family
Assessing Strengths and Identifying Needs
- Family Strengths, Assessment Process
- Identifying available resources
HOME VISITING
- Promotes early learning - one family at a time
- Improves family access to community services
- Is an effective way to bring families and resources together to ensure that children grow up health and ready to learn
- Reduces social or community isolation and builds bridges for families who want assistance
- Is a cultural approach to supporting children and families
For more information about family programming activities please contact: Crystal Taibossigai, Partner in Parenting 705-377-5347 ext. 201
MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
TRADITIONAL HEALTH & COMMUNITY WELLNESS
Cultural Component
- Monthly Healer Visits
- Spring Fast
- Quarterly Sweat Lodges
- Full Moon Ceremonies
- Seasonal Medicine Walks
- Drum Teaching Circles
- Opening and closing ceremonies
- Strengthening Families cultural portion
Community Events
- Winter Carnival
- Aboriginal Day
- Family Fun Weekend
- National Addictions Awareness Week
Prevention Activities
- CPR Training
- First Aid Training
- Automated External Defibrillation Training
- Health Care Provider Training
- Swim Instructor Certificate Program
- Certified Water Safety Swim Lessons
- Fitness Gym Management and Promotion
Partnerships
- Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
- Manitoulin Central Family Health Team
For more information please contact Geraldine Ense-McGregor, Community Wellness Worker at 705-377-5347 ext 219.
Source: https://www.mchigeeng.ca/health-services.html
EDUCATION: CASUAL/ON-CALL/SUPPLY/TERM
M’Chigeeng First Nation is looking for Receptionists/Clerical Support Services, Registered Early Childhood Educators and ECE Assistants, Qualified Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Cooks, Custodial & Janitorial Workers.
ON-CALL/ Supply Workers (Administration Department)
M’Chigeeng First Nation Administration Department is looking for ON-CALL/ Supply Workers – Receptionist, Postal Clerk, Janitors, Clerical/Administrative Assistant.
Drug Strategy Coordinator
The main focus of the Drug Strategy Coordinator will be to develop, implement and coordinate the Drug Strategy work plan and other related seminars, workshops and programs designed to assist in the awareness and prevention of addictions that reflects and promotes a healthy community.
ON-CALL/ Supply Workers
We are seeking a pool of qualified individuals who can be called to fill-in temporary vacant positions. Individuals will benefit from on-the-job experience, transferable knowledge skills and abilities and future job opportunities.