Shkagamik Kwe Health Centre
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Record #: SUD0590 Last Modified: 27 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 27 Mar 2013
Organization Information
Alternate NameMental Health and Addictions
Office Phone705-675-1596
Fax705-675-8040 
Administrative: 705-675-6277
Websitewww.skhc.ca/
DescriptionShkagamik-Kwe Health Centre programs and services include traditional healing methods, primary health care, high blood pressure and diabetes screening and treatment, family planning, among many others. These are provided in a culturally-appropriate manner to Aboriginal people within the City of Greater Sudbury and associate First Nations. Clients are attached to a team of providers rather than an individual physician or nurse practitioner. Team members have flexible roles so they can cross cover and back up others when required so when a client’s principal provider or any other team member is away, another provider from that team or from another team will fill in. Programs and services support traditional aboriginal values encompassing the connectedness of emotional, spiritual, physical and mental well being. Transportation to and from the Centre is available to qualified individuals. 
 
Clinical Program 
This program provides primary health care including physical examinations, pap tests, contraception, immunizations, prescriptions, high blood pressure tests, diabetes screening and treatment, family planning, pre and postnatal care, and foot care. Home and hospital visits can be arranged. Evening clinics may be scheduled during summer months. 
 
Healthy Choices Program 
Healthy Choices provides services to address fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Aboriginal women who use alcohol/drugs during pregnancy and Aboriginal families with children ages 0 to 6. Services include nutritional support, screening and assessment, advocacy, referral and educational. 
 
Health Promotion, Education 
This program provides access to health education, information and resource materials. It assists community partners with program development, coordinates workshops, educational sessions and health fairs. It is also committed to raising community awareness about health issues currently affecting the Aboriginal population. 
 
Traditional Program 
Traditional healer and alternative health therapy services. Cultural events and workshops are offered with topics such as medicine picking, men's or women's sweats, craft and language classes. Various support groups are also available. 
 
Diabetes Care Program 
The Diabetes Care Program provides an integrated and coordinated approach to diabetes treatment, management and support based out of Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre. 
 
Child Life and Child and Youth Programs 
Services offered are preschool check up clinics, assistance with medical appointments at SKHC, emotional support for families, assistance in connecxting with other community services, preparation for medical procedures, and more.
HoursMon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm 
Closed 12 noon-1pm
Eligibility
  • People of First Nations, or Metis, or Inuit 
    Mental Health Program: 
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
    • FeesNone
    LanguagesEnglish ; Aboriginal Languages
    Service Level(50) Non Profit
    Location & Accessibility
    AccessibilityPartially Accessible
    Address & Map
    161 Applegrove Street
    Sudbury, ON P3C 1N2
     
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    Located In CommunitySudbury
    IntersectionApplegrove St & Elm St
    Areas ServedGreater Sudbury ; Magnetawan ; Wahnapitae First Nation ; Henvey Inlet 
    Contact Information
    Primary ContactBreanna Nadjiwon, Executive Assistant; Phone: 705-675-1596 ext 256; Email: bnadjiwon@skhc.ca
    Primary ExecutiveAngela Recollet, Executive Director; Phone: 705-675-1596; Email: arecollet@skhc.ca