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Community Health Representative (CHR):
Joanne Whiteduck
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rovides the community with health information, instruction and guidance, to help educate them in safe health practices and proper utilization of the Health Care System.

The CHR works directly under the Community Health Nurse, the main focus of the CHR is community health safety. This program implements many services for community members.

The CHR also provides assistance to the members when accessing Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) from Health Canada. NIHB provides Dental Benefits, Eye & Vision Care Benefits, Medical Transportation, Medical Supplies, Drug Benefits, Counselling Benefits and Health Services Outside of Canada.

Link here for more information on NIHB.

CHR Services:
• Mandatory Programs
• Emergency Plan
• 911 – Civic Addressing
• Client Support for Non-Insured
Health Benefits (NIHB)
• Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
- Program assistance to CHN
- Cancer Prevention
- School Nutrition Program
- HIV/Aids (condom distribution, newsletter articles and workshops, etc.)

Mandatory Programs:
These programs are mandated under Health Canada, and are implemented by the CHR.
• Water Quality
• Solid Waste
• Sewage Disposal
• Food Safety
• Housing/Indoor Air Quality
• Rabies Control
• Public Safety Programs
• Occupational Health & Safety

Link here for more information on Mandatory Programs.

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Treatment Services

Mental Health -
Outreach Worker

Home and
Community Care

Community Health
Nurse

Community Health
Representative

NADAP:
Drug and alcohol
prevention

Brighter Futures/Building Healthier Communities

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