Health Canada provides community-based health programs and services to First Nations and Innu on reserves and in Inuit communities. Many community health services are delivered locally by First Nations and Inuit organizations. Hospital and physician services are available to all residents of the province or territory through the health insurance plan. For more information, you can also call 1 8666 225-0709 (toll-free).

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada funds adult care on reserves to help First Nations seniors maintain their independence and live in conditions of health and safety. This includes homemaker services, foster care (supervision and care in a family setting) and care in institutions. For information, please contact your band administrator.

The First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care program provides basic home and community care services for First Nations living on reserves and Inuit living on settlements. Trained and certified personal care and home health aid workers deliver most of the services, supervised by registered nurses. If you are a resident of a First Nation or an Inuit community, ask your local health centre about what home and community care services are available. For more information, you can also call 1 866 225-0709 (toll-free).

Health Canada's Non-insured Health Benefits program provides registered Indians, Inuit and Innu individuals with a range of medically necessary goods and services that are not available through other private or provincial/territorial health insurance plans. Health benefits include drugs, dental care, vision care, medical equipment and supplies, and transportation to obtain medically necessary services. For more information call 1 866 225-0709 (toll-free).

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of illness and disability in First Nations. Health Canada's Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative provides support to each community. The program gives advice on how to prevent diabetes and reduce the complications of the disease. For more information you can also call 1 866 225-0709.

Published: September 2002 Updated: 2005-06-17	Top	Important Notices