Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Annual Report 2011-12
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Annual Report 2011-12
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Annual Report 2011-12
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HealthLorraine Meneen, Director <strong>of</strong> HealthThe Health Department continues to serve as a connection TO the<strong>First</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> largely through the Health Commission.The commission continues to meet to discuss, share and address <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nations</strong> health issues and concerns. OurHealth Commission consists <strong>of</strong>:• Chief <strong>of</strong> Health: Chief Allan Adam• Deputy Chief <strong>of</strong> Health: Chief Gordon T. AugerTribal Council and Independent Nation Health Directors:• ATC: Patrick Mercredi• BCN: Barry Phillips• KTC: Kirsten Dupres• LSLIRC: Marcella Schnurr• NPTC: Lisa Clarke• WCTC: Liette Snache• Smith’s Landing: vacantTribal Council and Independent Nation Elder Advisors:• ATC: vacant• BCN: Elder Mary Young• KTC: Elder Joe Whitehead Sr.• LSLIRC: Elder Doris Courtoreille• NPTC: the late Elder Gabe Meneen• WCTC: Elder Ruth Gladue• Smith’s Landing: vacantThe Health Commission continues to be an integral part <strong>of</strong> our department.The Health Commission members continue to bring community perspective/issues and knowledge regardinghealth needs and concerns <strong>of</strong> their member <strong>First</strong> <strong>Nations</strong>. We are thankful for their continued support, guidanceand determination in working toward improving the health outcomes <strong>of</strong> their communities.Some <strong>of</strong> the highlights <strong>of</strong> the past year include:• Continued planning and work on building a <strong>Treaty</strong> 8 Comprehensive Health System• Telehealth Business Plan in conjunction with AFNIGC• Direct assistance with the <strong>Treaty</strong> 8 communities on health related issues• Bringing together the Elders and Youth• Elder’s guidance in creating awareness and ensuring culture, tradition and knowledge is living.• Monthly Health Commission Meetings• CIET Project• NIHB Denial Tracking Initiative• Diabetes Prevention and Promotion• Mental Health Awareness• Prescription Drug Abuse awareness building program• Communication plan building• Participation at the <strong>Treaty</strong> Discussions Table• Participation at the Children’s Agenda JRFT Table• Attendance at National Health Committees• Participation in the <strong>Treaty</strong> 8 Science Celebration• Development <strong>of</strong> a draft Hemodialysis Framework regarding units and staffingPage 25
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