Community Health

Programs and services that support the health, wellness, and prevention needs of Piikani Nation members and families.

Health
Promotion

Programs and activities that encourage healthy lifestyles through education, community events, and preventive care for all ages.

Prevention & Screening

Early detection and prevention services, including screenings, immunizations, and health checks to support long-term wellness.

Family & Community Support

Resources, outreach, and culturally grounded programs that support individuals, families, and Elders in the Piikani Nation.

Community-Based Health and Wellness Services

The Community Health team at Aakom Kiyii Health Services provides programs designed to promote healthy lifestyles, prevent illness, and support individuals and families at every stage of life.

Our services are built on a holistic approach to health that respects the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of the Piikani Nation. Through education, outreach, screenings, and culturally grounded programs, we work to strengthen the overall health of the community.

Community Health programs focus on prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support. Whether you are looking for information, wellness programming, or assistance managing a health concern, our team is here to help.

Our Programs

Infant and Child Care

  • Prenatal classes – 3 to 4 times yearly
  • Postnatal home visits and follow-up
  • Well baby clinics – child
  • Immunizations (CHIP)
  • Preschool assessments

Child & School Health

  • School immunizations (CHIP)
  • Health education and promotion
  • Parent conferences
  • Career day
  • Back to school bash
  • Christmas festivial

Adult / Elders Health

  • Tetanus booster blitz – treaty day
  • Influenza (flu) vaccine – october
  • Mammograms – mobile unit
  • Women’s health – cervical screening
  • Golfing for men’s health
  • Golfing for women’s health
  • Mental health softball
  • Elder’s chair fitness program
  • Walking club
  • Terry fox run
  • Movember

Prevention, Education, and Ongoing Support

Community Health programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of children, youth, adults, and Elders. Our team works closely with individuals, families, and community partners to provide education, screenings, and supportive services that encourage healthier lifestyles.

Many programs include workshops, home visits, community events, and one-on-one support. These services help members build knowledge, develop healthy lifestyles, and access the resources they need to maintain their well-being.

Our goal is to create a healthier community by supporting prevention, early detection, and access to care.

Injury Prevention

  • Baby sitting course
  • Bike rodeo
  • Young chefs
  • Well baby clinics
  • Communicable disease program

Sexual Health Program

  • Workshops at school and other agencies
  • Provide awareness in prenatal classes
  • HIV / AIDS awareness and workshops in the community
  • CHR’s share expertise with other communities (by invitation)

Chronic Disease Program

  • Home visitation component
  • Assessment and mentoring of clientele
  • Referral to Home Care

Environmental Health

 

  • Identify and assess health hazards
  • Assist to reduce impacts of health hazards (e.g. mice, mold, etc.)
  • Inspections of food facilities
  • Review plans and design of facilities
  • Yearly sampling of all household water systems
  • Yearly sampling of wells and cisterns
  • Assist in control of communicable disease (promote handwashing, etc.)
  • Home inspections – EHO & CHR

Communicable Disease Program

  • Blood and bodily fluid diseases – (hepatitis, etc.)
  • Enteric (intestines) infections (shigella, etc)
  • Tuberculosis control
  • Head lice treatment
  • Dog/animal bites
  • Pandemic plan – mass immunizations, Emergency operations plan (EOP)
  • Workshops/education/awareness