Community care that’s local, personal, and always close by.
Wellness Starts Here
At NHSS, health care isn’t limited to clinics and appointments. It’s something that lives in the community—shared between neighbours, supported by families, and guided by culture. Our community health program reflects that truth. Whether it’s a home visit, a wellness check at a local event, or help managing a chronic condition, we’re committed to care that shows up where people actually are.
Community health is the foundation of our entire system. It’s how we build relationships, how we prevent illness, and how we keep care grounded in the realities of daily life.
Health Education That Makes Sense
Health education isn’t just about information—it’s about making things understandable and relevant. NHSS community health workers share knowledge in ways that reflect the needs, language, and rhythms of local life. Whether it’s nutrition tips that work with traditional foods or explaining a diagnosis in plain language, we’re here to help people feel more confident in managing their health.
Outreach also happens during:
Cultural camps and seasonal gatherings
Youth workshops and school-based events
Home visits with Elders and caregivers
Community health fairs and open clinics
We make health feel normal—not intimidating. And that’s what keeps people coming back.
Local Support, Familiar Faces
NHSS provides community-based care across multiple Nlaka’pamux communities, focusing on wellness that’s visible, familiar, and built on trust. Our team includes staff who live and work in the communities they serve. That makes a difference—because when people recognize you, they’re more likely to ask for help.
Contact Us- Ongoing support for people living with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease
- Medication follow-up and reminders provided through mobile visits or home outreach
- Health screenings and prevention services delivered outside of formal clinics
- Help navigating referrals, appointments, and prescriptions
- Support for Elders, caregivers, and others with mobility or access barriers
We show up not just when something’s wrong—but to check in, follow up, and help people stay well.
Support That Keeps People Home
One of the major goals of our community health program is to reduce the need for people to leave home—or the community—for care. For those living with complex conditions, that means keeping services close, coordinated, and culturally safe.
Community health workers and nurses provide:
Home-based support for clients managing multiple health issues
Medication reviews and lifestyle coaching
Coordination with mental health, traditional wellness, and primary care
Education on how to avoid complications and hospital visits
When care is consistent and local, people are more likely to follow through—and better equipped to manage their health over time.
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Future-Focused, Culture-Led
NHSS is continuing to build its community health model in ways that reflect the strengths of the Nation. The Strategic Plan outlines efforts to:
- Expand the number of community-based staff, including wellness workers and aides
- Strengthen home-based services and mobile outreach
- Integrate cultural teachings and traditional food knowledge into chronic care
- Support Elder-guided wellness and health education for all ages
We’re not just delivering services. We’re creating systems that reflect who we are and what we value.
The Core of Our Care
Community health isn’t a department. It’s a way of thinking—a way of showing up. It’s how we keep care personal, how we stay flexible, and how we honour the knowledge that already exists in the Nation. By focusing on relationships, trust, and consistency, we’re making health care something people don’t have to travel for—or be afraid of. Just something they can count on.