Health

The Eel Ground Health and Wellness Centre staff have taken proactive measures to address the unique needs of their community members by encouraging healthy lifestyle choices and fostering a sense of togetherness through community events, all with the aim of promoting overall wellness.

Health Services

At our health centre, we provide personalized care and support to our community members through the expertise of a Registered Nurse and a Certified Fitness Instructor. In addition to this, we offer a range of health and wellness educational workshops, free screenings and testing, drop-in clinics, and Mobile Optical appointments, with a focus on prevention to ensure our community members have the resources and knowledge they need to maintain good health.

We also understand the importance of community and culture in promoting health and wellness. That's why we organize fun family activities, nutritional cooking and parenting classes, physical fitness programs, and Learn to Sing and Drum Mi'kmaq Songs classes. Our aim is to support the overall health and wellness of our community members by providing the right resources, support, and education for anyone to achieve optimal health and live a fulfilling, balanced life.

Wellness Program

The Eel Ground Wellness Program offers a personalized and holistic approach incorporating cultural traditions, leading to good health and a sense of well-being.  After your initial health and physical assessment, we build a program that is suitable in meeting your personal health goals.  Come into the Health Centre and register to enroll in the program.  A Registered Nurse and a fitness instructor are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am to 12pm.

Mawlugutineg Mental Wellness Team

The Mawlugutineg Mental Wellness Team is dedicated to providing trauma-informed, culturally safe, and client-centered mental health and addictions services to partnering Mi'kmaq communities, which include Metepenagiag, Natoaganeg, Esgenoopetitj, Oinpegitjoig, and Ugpi'ganjig Nations.

Our ultimate aim is to decolonize access to mental health services for Our People. Our vision is to facilitate healing from intergenerational impacts of loss, trauma, grief, and violence to empower community members to lead fulfilling, balanced lives.

Nignen Women's Shelter

The Nignen Women's Shelter provides culturally safe and culturally responsive emergency housing and support services to First Nation women and children requiring assistance to transition to a stable, safe and violence-free living environment. Visit www.nignen.com

Links

Indigenous Health

Medicare

Miramichi Regional Hospital