Welcome to the Bigstone Health Commission Website

Bigstone Health Commision Website MIssion Statement

To provide information to Bigstone Cree Nation community members, staff, and employers.
         
Goals:                                                                                                                   

• To develop human resource capacity to fulfill our mandate.       
• To develop the necessary physical facilities                                    
• Utilize the latest information and other technology                         
• To ensure effective and open communication                                 
• deliver appropriate health services to meet the needs of the community      
• To accept the authority to manage and control health services within Bigstone's traditional land base                 
• To promote a healthy lifestyle                                                               
• To keep informed of changing needs and opportunities in health
• To create self-sufficiency for individuals and communities

Fifteen years ago the Bigstone Health Commission embarked on a number of exciting and innovative approaches to the delivery of health services for their communities.

A new program plan and facilities were needed to meet the needs of the First Nation that serves 6 communities separated by hundreds of miles. A major expansion to the facilities was completed in 1998, a Professional Centre was built in Wabasca to accommodate a Pharmacy, along with Medical and Dental offices. A mobile dental treatment trailer was obtained from the Alberta rural dental program to serve the communities of Trout and Peerless Lake. Bigstone applied for and received authority to operate a Pilot Project within the Non Insured program areas that eventually was expanded to include all NIHB programs. An Elders Lodge was designed and constructed that added a much needed service component for the residents and a joint use facility was developed for Calling Lake in which the health department plays a major role.

The strong commitment from Band leadership and health department staff has resulted in a first class health organization that makes a difference in the communities. Dedication to program objectives has meant improved health status, reduction in disease rates, and a healthier and happier community. A positive staff that works as a TEAM provides the opportunity to move forward always wanting to accomplish more and that drive from within is what makes our community a winner.

As you move around the website you quickly get the picture as to what can be accomplished in a relatively short period of time thanks to that dedication of purpose and the hard work our employees put into their respective programs.

Barry Phillips - Acting Chief Executive Officer
barry.phillips@bigstonehealth.ca