| Organization: | Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre - Sudbury | ||
| Description of Services: |
Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups available on and off reserves Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health * culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous people, combining traditional healing and Western medical practices Priority populations include all Indigenous, Métis and Inuit People in the City of Greater Sudbury, as well as people and families from partner First Nations, Wahnapitae, Henvey Inlet, and Magnetawan Child and Youth Program - Assists youth and children needing one-on-one help with specific issue affecting them, including obesity, bullying, or school struggle Child Life Program - Child Life Specialists (CLS) work specifically in health care settings to promote effective coping through play, preparation, education, and self-expression activities Clinical Medical Services - Family doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurse provide primary health care services, education, and health promotion Fitness and Recreation - Exercise to strengthen muscles, the heart, and the lungs * gentle programs for older adults Health Education Promotion Program - Programs run by the health promoter * Lunch N Learns, Fitness, Women's Life Change Series, Nutritional Work Shop Series, and smoking cessation group support Healthy Choices Program - Focuses on child nutrition and children affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) * includes Parent Support Circle, Family Drop-in, Children’s Drum Support Circle, Community Kitchen, Nutritional Workshop, Family Support Group (families with member living with FASD), Cultural Workshops, and Parenting Group Maternal Child Health - Supports for pregnant women and families with infants * counselling to discuss breastfeeding, nutrition, safety, child development, and parenting Smoking Cessation - Group support to help quit smoking Traditional Healing - Indigenous healing methods to restore balance and connectedness * holistic approach for people, family, and community health * one-on-one sessions, traditional spiritual ceremonies, and cultural workshops that support social, artistic, and intellectual traditions Services and Programs: |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | Free | ||
| Eligibility - Population(s) Served: | Indigenous community | ||
| Age: | All | ||
| Application: | Call or visit * health card and certificate of Indigenous status (if applicable) required | ||
| Accessibility: |
Partially Accessible
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| Languages: | English ; Ojibway | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Sudbury and area | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 705-675-1596 | ||
| Fax: | 705-675-8040 | ||
| Email: | info@skhc.ca | ||
| Website: | www.skhc.ca | ||
| Address: |
161 Applegrove St Sudbury, ON P3C 1N2 |
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| Intersection: | Applegrove St and Lorne St | ||
| Hours: | Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm * closed 12noon-1pm | ||
| Executives: |
Angela Recollet - Executive Director 705-675-1596 ext 234 * arecollet@skhc.ca |
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This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: Apr 15, 2025 |
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