Health & Community Wellness

Click here to view information on the Government of Canada's Non-Insured Health Benefits. This is the program that covers eligible health-relaged expenses for First Nations people.

Health Services

Our health services will assist our members by providing various health workshops, information sessions and health fairs. We also can assist in finding health care services regarding: mental health, addictions, diabetes HIV/AIDS and FASD.

Medical Transportation Services

Medical transportation services are available to eligible registered 165 band members in need of transportation to and from required medical appointments (within the eligible geographical catchment area).

Eligibility, service information, and applications are available upon request at the Caldwell Band Office through the Health Programs Coordinator.

Nurse Practitioner

Health care services are provided every Wednesday and implemented by a Nurse Practitioner. Those unfamiliar with this role in the health care system, a Nurse Practitioner can examine patients, diagnose illnesses, provide counselling and education, write prescriptions, order lab tests and refer to specialists when necessary.

Nurse Practitioners are knowledgeable about managing chronic diseases like diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure: treat episodic illnesses such as ear infections and colds: provide preventative health care such as pap tests, referrals for mammograms, bone density tests and colon cancer screening. The Nurse is now able to draw blood and transport the samples to the lab.

Nurse Practitioners work with other members of the heath care team including physicians, traditional healers, dietitians and social workers to make sure you get the best care possible.

Foot Care

Services are provided every six weeks. Clients required to book appointment time by calling event registration at 519-329-0456.

Meals on Moccasins Program

Meals on Moccasins is a partnership between Caldwell First Nation and Meals on Wheels or VON to provide meal delivery for those unable to do it for themselves (eligibility criteria must be met to qualify).

Eligibility, service information, and applications are available upon request at the Caldwell Band Office through the Health Programs Coordinator.

Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program

Our Healthy Babies, Healthy Children Program is a free program for primary parent/guardian members with children from prenatal to 6 years of age in their care who wish to register. Monthly participant-based activities are facilitated which involve health promotion education, a creative activity, and a sharing circle.