Abegweit First Nation

Provides band members with access to health services. Includes:

• Primary care (Doctor, nursing staff, and dietician)​
• Immunization
• Enhanced Home and Community Care Program
• Home Visit
• Mental Wellness and Addictions Program
• Diabetic Foot Care Clinic
• Drinking Water Quality
• Cultural Services
• Blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol monitoring
• Maternal Child Health Program
• First Aid/CPR Course
• Medical Transportation
• Coordination of Non-Insured Health Benefits and Medicare
• Children's Oral Health Initiative (COHI)
• Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative Program and more

Provides support and health care navigation services to Mi'kmaq individuals and families. Includes:

• Building relationships of trust and provides guidance through the Health care system
• Coordinating care and assists with care transitions by serving as liaison between Mi'kmaq individuals, their treatment team, and the Health care system
• Educating about disease, treatment options, and follow-up care requirements
• Facilitating communication and cultural understanding with Mi'kmaq individuals and health care providers
• Advocating for improvements in PEI Health care system based on identified gaps facing Mi'kmaq individuals
• Supporting Mi'kmaq individuals by liaising with the Non-Insured Health Benefits program which provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for a range of health benefits that are not covered through other social programs, private insurance plans or provincial or territorial health insurance