Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. NOTICE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER Appointment The Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. (BTDH) Board of Directors is now accepting applications from interested Blood Tribe Members to serve as a Chief Electoral Officer for the Class “A” Board of Director Elections. ELIGIBILITY OF CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER: […]
Mobile Medical Unit/Harm Reduction Program
With the recent increase in overdoses and deaths on the Blood Indian Reserve, and surrounding communities, the BTDH Inc. Mobile Medical Unit/Harm Reduction Program reminds us all that they are distributing nasal naloxone kits and providing training to community members. For more information please call us! Be safe. Be well. Be Nitsitapi!
Healthcare Planning Engagement Session for Kainai Nation
Food and Refreshments will be provided. Join in-person or on-line. Alberta Health Services invites you to help us create a healthcare plan that will serve the communities of the South Zone for the next 10 to 15 years. As our communities and province grow and age, and the demands on the healthcare system evolve, we […]
Covid-19 Emergency Response Update
Commitment to Comfort Resource for Kids
Several new resources are now available to support vaccine rollout to the 5-11 age group: Comfort care plan for children (one page PDF) Positive language guide for parents (for use with children) Comfort positions for children during vaccinations Help Take Down COVID-zilla! https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/ppih/covidzilla/index.html
Third Dose Covid Vaccine
As of November 8th All First Nations individuals 18+ who got their second covid-19 dose more than 6 months ago qualify for a third dose of the Covid-19 Vaccine. The poster for general clinics is attached above. Health Care Workers whose 2nd dose was more than 6 months ago and have direct client care also […]
Mobile Mammography Screening
Mobile Mammography Screening is coming to: Levern Clinic: Nov 16, 2021 Standoff: Nov 17 to 19, 2021 (Blood Tribe Department of Health) Need a ride? Book your mammogram then call the BTDH Medical Transportation Dept at 403-737-2604 Due to COVID-19 protocols, it is necessary that Screen Test staff speaks directly with clients to book […]
Flu & Covid Clinics
There will be Door Prizes of 4 Scooters: 1st Prize – 8 yrs & over Scooter 2nd Prize – 6 yrs & over Scooter 3rd Prize – 3 yrs & over Boys Scooter 4th Prize – 3 yrs & over Girls Scooter Plus Prizes of 3 – Walmart Cards of $100 […]
Renate Good Striker, Long Term Care Nurse Manager speaks on Kainai Continuing Care Centre Program
Maatsi’say’piiyaakii (Loon Woman) Renate Good Striker is the Long Term Care Nurse Manager for the Kainai Continuing Care Centre and gives an update on the Program and what measures are being taken for the 22 clients in care during the 4th Wave of this COVID-19 pandemic: