The Six Nations Family Health Team located in Ohsweken is a fitness centre that focuses on fostering health and wellness within the community. The centre is part of the White Pines Wellness Centre and is staffed by a diverse multidisciplinary team of practitioners of Haudenosaunee and Western medicine. The primary mission of the team is to build and maintain a healthy community through patient-centered wholistic care in partnership with surrounding resources.
The facility offers a range of services, including clinic visits, access to visiting professionals, and intake/referral services. The centre also houses the Internal Medicine Rapid Assessment Clinic (IMRAC) in collaboration with St. Joseph's Hospital of Hamilton, providing rapid internal medicine assessments locally for Indigenous patients. Patient care is delivered in a culturally safe manner, with the option for patients to incorporate traditional healing practices and allied health services into their care plan.
The team at Six Nations Family Health Team is committed to using Western and alternative medicine to effectively nurture health and wellness within the community. They recognize and respect the parallels of Haudenosaunee and Western medicines in the spirit of the Two Row Wampum, helping individuals, families, and the community journey along their pathway to optimal mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.
Located at 1745 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, the centre is open Monday to Friday (except holidays), with flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the community. The team comprises caring healers who are dedicated to providing high-quality care to all individuals who seek their services. With a focus on patient-centered care and a commitment to holistic wellness, Six Nations Family Health Team is a valuable resource for the health and well-being of the community.