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Health and Wellness Services - 'Namgis First Nation

Various health and wellness programs and primary care for members of the 'Namgis First Nation.

'Namgis First Nation provides a wide variety of health and wellness services, including:

‘Namgis Doctor’s Office: Doctors on staff providing primary care, as well as frequently visiting specialists in the fields of pediatrics, ophthalmology, and rheumatology.
‘Namgis Dental Clinic: Serving Cormorant Island residents and surrounding community. Services include: dental hygiene, family dentistry, fluoride program, sealant program, community education and children’s no cavity club.
Patient Travel: Provides funding to registered First Nations persons to access medically required health services in the nearest appropriate health facility. It is not intended to cover all costs associated with a client’s medical condition and travel arrangements.
Home & Community Care: Home health care services that assists community members of all ages with disabilities, chronic or acute illnesses and the elderly to receive the care they need in their homes. Service delivery is based on assessed need. Essential service elements include client assessment; home care nursing; case management; home support (personal care and home management); linkages and referral to other health and social services and needed; provision of and access to medical equipment and supplies for care; and a system of record keeping and data collection.

250-974-5556 (General Inquiries)

Toll Free: 1-888-962-6447

Website: https://namgis.bc.ca/health-wellness/

250-974-5520 (Doctor's Office)

Public email: medical@namgis.bc.ca

Hours of Operation are Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

250-974-5205 ext. 2160 (Dental Clinic)

Public email: dentalclinic@namgis.bc.ca

Hours of Operation are Monday to Thursday, from 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM (closed daily for lunch 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM).

250-974-5556 (Patient Travel)