Nisga'a Valley Health Authority

Provides services for the overall well-being and health of all community members. Health representatives' work with nurses and healthcare teams, recommend improvements in the delivery of health care, and act as a liaison with community leaders, agencies and providers.

Services may include health protection, client care, emergency preparedness, home visits, food safety, chronic disease prevention, and water safety.

Provides preventative oral health information and services to the Nisga'a community.

Provides in-home assistance to Elders and members of the Nisga'a community in need, who require supportive care to be able to continue living in their home. The program is based on Aboriginal culture and may include help with medication, infection control, meal preparation, transportation, rehabilitative exercise, and personal care.

Provides crisis intervention, counselling, and substance use services to communities in the Nisga'a First Nation. Services include case management, group support, youth and Elder services, medication management, addiction counselling, and psychiatric services.

Provides assistance with accessing funding for eligible registered First Nation clients with medically required health services that are not provided on the reserve or in the community of residence. Services include a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention, mental health counselling, and medical transportation.

Provides urgent and non-urgent health care services to members of Nisga'a First Nations and to the community. Services are prioritized based on the severity of a patient's condition upon arrival. Nursing staff are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care.

Administers and coordinates medical travel to eligible First Nations clients on behalf of the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Health Benefits Program. The program provides funding for transportation to the closest appropriate medical professional and or facility for medical or health related services that are eligible through the BC Medical Service Plan or covered by FNHA.

Provides a public health program to improve the health of Nisga'a citizens. Services include immunization, TB screening, prenatal and healthy baby programs, injury prevention, sexual health education, and chronic disease prevention and treatment.

Provides x-ray examination and diagnosis, medical imaging, and ultrasound services to the Nisga'a community.

Provides individual and group counselling to Nisga'a First Nation community members who are having thoughts of suicide and depression. Services are also available to help with coping with grief after suicide, helping a suicidal person, and suicide prevention.

Provides counselling, support and services for youth facing barriers to success. Programs are tailored to fit individual client's needs.