The Community Health Program promotes the health and wellness of individuals, families, and communities by integrating clinical care, public health principles, and Indigenous knowledge. Community health nursing addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of the population through prevention, education, advocacy, and culturally grounded care.

Program Goals

• Prevent and reduce health risks for individuals and the environment
• Promote healthy lifestyles and holistic well-being
• Ensure accessible, high-quality care that meets community needs
• Advance long-term planning in health promotion, disease prevention, and health protection
• Provide information and support to empower individuals to make informed health decisions

What is a Community Health Nurse (CHN)?

A CHN is a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with professional liability coverage through the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) or the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA).

How a Community Health Nurse Can Support You

• Develop and deliver culturally relevant health programming informed by Indigenous knowledge, history, and community needs
• Offer clinic and home visits 3–5 days per week, depending on the community
• Provide health education to individuals, families, and groups
• Support chronic disease maintenance through monitoring, referrals, and health teaching
• Promote injury prevention and safety awareness
• Collaborate on maternal, child health, and well-baby care
• Deliver immunization programs for all age groups and coordinate seasonal flu clinics
• Integrate traditional healing practices in all aspects of programming and promote access to Traditional Healers

General Services Offered

• Prenatal and postnatal workshops (individual or group)
• Developmental and physical assessments
• Health and nutrition education
• Immunizations for all ages
• Blood draw and blood pressure clinics
• Communicable disease control
• Chronic disease education and screening
• Oral health education and screening
• Sexual health education
• Overall health promotion and disease prevention activities

To register or for more information, please contact our Community Health team leads at: 705-368-2182 ext. 208 or 229