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New First Nations Wellness Centre in Fort St. James Draws on Traditional Knowledge to Close Health-Care Gaps
The centre will serve more than 1,250 patients with primary care, maternal health and traditional wellness services.
- The Dadzi Wellness Centre opened near Fort, offering integrated health services for the Nak, Tlazten, and Binche communities at 160 Stuart.
- Minister of Health Josie Osborne said the centre combines Western clinical practices with First Nations knowledge, designed to remove historical obstacles for the Dak elh people.
- At full capacity, the centre will employ 15.65 FTE health-care providers to service more than 1,250 patients, operating from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.
- Operations director Donald Prince noted the model relies on nine protocols including compassion and balance, with staff ranging from physicians to Elders and traditional healers.
- Supported by the First Nations Health Authority and Ministry of Health, the centre functions as part of regional First Nations Primary Care Centres infrastructure.
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Culturally safe primary care centre opens near Fort St. James
The Dadzi Wellness Centre is now open near Fort St. James, and will service individuals, families and Elders living in the Nak’azdli, Tl’azt’en and Binche communities. The centre, located at 160 Stuart Dr., is an extension of care through the Nak’azdli Health Centre and Tl’azt’en Community Health Services. At full capacity, the centre will bring 15.65 full-time-equivalent (FTE) health-care providers to the region and will service more than 1,250…
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