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Health Promotion and Injury/Illness Prevention initiatives encompass various strategies to enhance community well-being. Through health education, individuals gain vital knowledge about healthy practices and disease prevention. Additionally, First Aid at Community Events, such as Pow-wows and Culture and Language Camps, ensures prompt medical assistance, safeguarding participants’ safety and preserving cultural traditions. These efforts collectively empower communities to prioritize health and safety, fostering resilience and vitality.
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HEALTH EDUCATION
Health Education is an important part of ensuring community members are inform and knowledgeable on their health.
Education Opportunities
- Exercise Opportunities
- Yoga
SCHOOL AND YOUTH EDUCATION
Education Opportunities
Presentations
- Hygiene
- Healthy Relationships
- STBBI Education
- Sexual Health Education
KNOW YOUR STATUS
Know Your Status is a Saskatchewan-wide initiative that aims to reduce the number of new HIV and Hepatitis C transmissions while connecting people living with HIV or Hepatitis C to treatment and care. Know Your Status promotes HIV and Hepatitis C testing as that is the only way to “know your status”. There are different versions of the Know Your Status program across Saskatchewan.
STBBI Testing
Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infection Testing
- Walk-in
- Appointment
CANCER SCREENING
Screening Information
Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
Saskatchewan Screening Program for the detection of colorectal cancer. The screening program provides an easy-to-use test kit called a fecal immunochemical test (FIT) to Saskatchewan residents who are 50-74 years of age. Please call toll free 1-855-292-2202 to get your free at home self test kit.
Saskatchewan Screening Program for Breast Cancer.
To book mammogram call 1-855-584-8228.
You do not need a doctor’s referral to make an appointment for a screening mammogram.
FIRST AID AT COMMUNITY EVENTS
Willow Cree Health Services has a range of medical professionals who are Certified in First Aid and can deliver services at community events.
Events we have kept safe
- Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Powwow
- Waspâwênamâk Nêhiyawêwin Culture and Language Camp