- Uniquely designed to deliver acute health care, community health programs and clinical counseling services in a holistic and integrated approach to accessing health care.
- One of the first health care facilities in Canada owned and operated by First Nation governments -16 in total (5 from Touchwood Agency Tribal Council (TATC) and 11 from File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council (FHQTC)).
- Located on reserve-on land dedicated to the 34 First Nations who signed Treaty 4.
- Also unique because of its actual construction - it is more energy efficient than other facilities of its kind, specifically 35% more. This is in part due to the different materials and glazing used in building the structure and a computerized temperature control system put in place.
- Was built to replace the 70-year-old Fort Qu'Appelle Indian Hospital (FQIH).
- Houses programs and services moved from the FQIH, but also includes new programming in the areas of Water Quality testing, Child Development, Diabetic programming, Home and Community Care, Nutrition and overall Health Education as part of FHQ Community Health Services.
- Houses a 14-bed acute care facility and the All Nations' Healing Centre (formally the Shared Vision Centre) which has expanded to provide Crisis Counselling and Addictions and Gambling services.
- One of the most important services we are able to offer is access to traditional ceremonies, elders and helpers as part of the Cultural Program(available for those who are in the hospital or in the community).
Acute Care
- Uniquely designed to deliver acute health care, community health programs and clinical counseling services in a holistic and integrated approach to accessing health care.
- Open to all residents of Canada, through an affiliate agreement with the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region.
- Has 13 acute beds, a patient lounge and 1 palliative care/acute care swing-bed with its own family lounge nearby. Each room is single and spacious, and has its own washroom and shower.
- Over 65 staff, including five community-based physicians (a mix of male and female), are in demand with an average of over 12 beds filled daily. They cater to a large breath and depth of patients.
Emergency Department, Outpatient Treatment Area
and Laboratory & Diagnostics
- Are all very busy servicing the two resort areas and a large population of seniors and youth (both First Nations and non-First Nations) in the Fort Qu'Appelle area.
- The diagnostics centre also provides some lab services for other local labs.
- Recently, we have seen a significant increase in the number of residents accessing services from other local communities.
All Nations Healing Centre
- Four mental health therapists provide individual and group counseling in the areas of women's, men's, family and couples therapy and crisis counseling. They also work with at-risk youth and gangs. Their work takes place both in-house and as outreach work in local schools and communities.
- Two program managers focus on addictions, including hosting Gamblers' Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
- The Clinical Psychologist provides clinical support, guidance and case management.
- As part of the healing process, the Holistic family therapist holds healing circles in the unique, circular counseling rooms.
- A Residential School Support Worker provides emotional support to survivors, including attending hearings.
- a staff fitness center
- a large conference room and smaller meeting rooms (also available for community group use)
- a hydrotherapy therapeutic tub for Home Care clients
- a physiotherapy unit
This area also includes:
FHQ Health Services
- (serving 11 First Nations from FHQTC)
- Drinking Water Safety technicians (2.5 of them) ensure the safety of water supplies in FHQ communities.
- Home & Community Care provide home care nursing and support services such as nutrition, foot care, medication monitoring, referrals to health professionals and respite support. The Hydrotherapy room is used for 15 baths/week.
- Health Promotion & Education staff focus on child development, self esteem, prenatal and community nutrition, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, fetal alcohol prevention, community crisis management and intervention, and tobacco control.