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| The Department of Health works with our member First Nations in promoting initiatives in the matters of Health and Child Care. Major initiatives include the establishment of effective Community Day Cares, the initiation of Community Health Needs Assessments, participation in Regional Health Surveys conducted by the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, and the establishment of a Regional Prescription Drug Abuse Strategy Committee to combat prescription drug abuse in this area. |
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ATC Director of Health
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| The Director of Health is also responsible for the following programs: |
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| ATC Patient Transportation System |
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| This program assists Status persons in accessing services under the Noninsured Health Benefits program of Medical Services Branch by providing accommodation, transportation and meal costs to eligible members who require medical attention not available in their home communities. |
| Native Liaison Coordinator – Northern Lights Regional Health Centre |
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| This program assists Native patients at the Health Centre by acting as liaison between patients and Health Care staff, referring patients to appropriate resources and services upon discharge from the facility and by providing interpreter services as required. The Coordinator works out of the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre. |
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Medical Referral Services
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