The BC First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada. This October, the FNHA assumes the programs, services, and responsibilities currently handled by Health Canada’s First Nations Inuit Health Branch – Pacific Region. Our vision is to transform the health and well-being of BC’s First Nations and Aboriginal people by dramatically changing healthcare for the better.
Our unique governing structure
The First Nations Health Authority is part of a unique health governance structure that includes political representation and advocacy through the First Nations Health Council, and technical support and capacity development through the First Nations Health Directors Association. Collectively, this First Nations health governing structure works in partnership with BC First Nations to achieve our shared vision.
Responsibilities
The First Nations Health Authority will plan, design, manage, and fund the delivery of First Nations health programs and services in BC. These community-based services are largely focused on health promotion and disease prevention – such as:
• Primary Care Services
• Mental Health and Addictions Programming
• Health Infrastructure
• Environmental Health and Research
• Non-Insured Health Benefits
Our work will not replace the role or services of the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Authorities. The First Nations Health Authority will collaborate, coordinate, and integrate our respective health programs and services to achieve better health outcomes for BC First Nations.
See more details at www.fnha.ca