Medical Services
Homecare Nurse
Our Homecare Nurse delivers direct nursing care, provides continuous care and assessment, and changes the plan of care as needed. Our Homecare Nurse works Tuesday-Thursday, business hours. Call to inquire if needing any of the following services:
◊Advocacy within the healthcare system
◊Home Visits or In-person Appointments at Office
◊Discharge Planning from Hospital
◊Equipment and Referrals
◊Diabetes Education and Information about Nutrition
◊Education about and Living with Chronic Illnesses
◊Health Promotion and Activities
◊Vital Signs (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Temperature)
◊Assessment, Health Screening, Treatment and Procedures
◊Coordination with other Health Professionals and Referrals to Outside Resources
◊Meals on Wheels Assistance and Support
◊Ensure Program
Community Health Nurse
Our Community Health Nurse supports the community with medical care, support and consultation. The Community Health Nurse works on Mondays, Tuesdays Fridays, during regular business hours. Book an appointment or call for any services that you may need listed below:
◊Advocacy within the healthcare system
◊Immunizations (Baby, School-age, COVID Vaccines and Boosters, Flu)
◊Tb Testing
◊Pre and Post Natal Care, Home Visits for Mom and Baby
◊Dressing Changes, Rapid Covid Testing, Pregnancy Tests, Medication Administration
◊Assistance with Child Oral Health Initiative Program
◊Emergency Home Visits and Collaboration with Home Care Nurse
◊Vital Signs (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Temperature)
◊Assessment, Health Screening, Treatment and Procedures
◊Coordination with other Health Professionals and Referrals to Outside Resources
Island Health Support
Island Health supports with Medical Services such as providing a Doctor and Nurse Practitioner. Dr. Rebecca Howse, along with her resident, will be in Langford every other Tuesday and Dr. Troy McLeod will be at Huli’tun every other Friday. Our Nurse Practitioner, Valerie Jefferd, is here every Wednesday.
Nurse Practitioner Services
- Val Jefferd
◊Gather Medical History
◊Order and Review Health Tests
◊Prescribe Medications
◊Perform Medical Procedures
◊Medical Referrals and/or Specialists
◊Provides Immunizations, Contraception, Physicals Exams
◊Provide Management and Monitoring of Chronic Illness
◊Teach How to Manage Chronic Illnesses
◊Improve Access to Primary Health Care
◊Myoactivation: Trigger Point Injections to Assist with Chronic Pain
Home Care Aide
Services are available through Island Health based on assessment and availability. Please inquire with our nurses if you or someone is needing services and we can assist with the referral.
Counselling Services
Many families were deeply affected by the government's residential school policy. Children were taken from their homes and sent to residential schools, where some experienced violence and abuse and many others lost their language and connection to their traditions, culture and community.
The Huli'tun Health Society offers counselling for people who have experienced any type of mental health problems that arise from a history of violence or other forms of abuse, trauma, discrimination and oppression, grief, and losses.
FAMILY COUNSELLOR
Lonnie Gosek provides Family counselling services that include:
◊One on one counselling
◊Family and group counselling
◊Crisis response
◊Therapeutic group facilitation
◊School visits
◊Presentations
◊Advocacy
◊Referrals
Days: Monday – Friday
Location: Huli’tun Health Unit
Click below to book an appointment or call (250) 510-8093 or the main office (250) 246-2127
click to book directly with a counsellor
FAMILY WELLNESS WORKER AND OUTREACH
We are actively recruiting a counsellor to provide referral services to individuals and families (individually and/or small groups) who have concerns with alcohol and/or drug misuse. They will promote positive choices as well as tools to identify, understand and overcome problems leading to and arising from substance misuse.
Days: Monday – Friday
Location: Huli’tun Health Unit and Outreach
email mh@hulitun.ca to book an appointment directly with a counsellor or call main office (250) 246-2127
DIRECT ONLINE BOOKING COMING SOON!!
Counselling Services
Many families were deeply affected by the government's residential school policy. Children were taken from their homes and sent to residential schools, where some experienced violence and abuse and many others lost their language and connection to their traditions, culture and community.
The Huli'tun Health Society offers counselling for people who have experienced any type of mental health problems that arise from a history of violence or other forms of abuse, trauma, discrimination and oppression, grief, and losses.
FAMILY COUNSELLOR
Lonnie Gosek provides Family counselling services that include:
◊One on one counselling
◊Family and group counselling
◊Crisis response
◊Therapeutic group facilitation
◊School visits
◊Presentations
◊Advocacy
◊Referrals
Days: Monday – Friday
Location: Huli’tun Health Unit
Click below to book an appointment or call (250) 510-8093 or the main office (250) 246-2127
click to book directly with a counsellor
FAMILY WELLNESS WORKER AND OUTREACH
We are actively recruiting a counsellor to provide referral services to individuals and families (individually and/or small groups) who have concerns with alcohol and/or drug misuse. They will promote positive choices as well as tools to identify, understand and overcome problems leading to and arising from substance misuse.
Days: Monday – Friday
Location: Huli’tun Health Unit and Outreach
email mh@hulitun.ca to book an appointment directly with a counsellor or call main office (250) 246-2127
DIRECT ONLINE BOOKING COMING SOON!!
Dental Services
Huli'tun Health Society provides Tooth Brushes, Tooth Paste and Floss to Lyackson First Nation and Halalt First Nation members on a needed basis. If you need support with these supplies please stop by to pick them up or make arrangements with the Community Health Representatives or Receptionist.
Services include coordinating with First Nation Health authority for Dental Therapist and or Children's Oral Hygiene Initative. If you would like an appointment please call our office at 250-246-2127 to make arrangements.
First Nations Virtual Doctor
Huli’tun Health Society has a private space for you.
A computer system, a zoom link and a comfortable chair.
Call 1.855.344.3800.
A Medical Office Assistant (MOA) will answer your call and ask for various information such as:
- Your name
- Your status card number (or status number of your family member)
- Personal Health Number
- Birthdate
- Address