Chronic condition prevention and management

About this Program

FNHA supports a suite of community-based programs and services as well as tools and resources that aim to improve health outcomes associated with chronic conditions for First Nations individuals, families and communities. Initiatives promote healthy behaviours and supportive environments, particularly in the areas of preventative health measures and chronic condition management.

We focus on balance in body, mind, heart, and spirit. To that end, focus is placed on cultural connection, healthy eating, physical activity, health awareness, preventative screening and living well with chronic conditions.

Wellness and Prevention

Here is a list of resources to help you in your wellness journey:

Traditional Wellness and Healing at the FNHA
Self-Management BC: Resources and information for self-management of chronic conditions (programs, workshops, peer support and education)
Healthy Living BC: Information and resources for prevention and living well with chronic conditions
Health Link BC: Information and resources supporting chronic condition prevention and wellness
Healthy Living Ministry of Health BC: Information and resource links for healthy living and wellbeing

Diabetes

Information and resources for diabetes prevetion and living well with diabetes.

Healthy Lifestyle to Manage Diabetes (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreational Council or I-SPARC): Ways to live well with type 2 diabetes
Healthy Eating on a Budget Cookbook for Diabetes (Nuu-Chah-Nulth Tribal Council): Healthy recipes for preventing or living well with diabetes and nutrition information
Understanding Adult Type 2 Diabetes Video Series (Interior Health): Covers many topics related to understanding diabetes and diabetes care, such as blood sugar monitoring, nutrition and caring for your feet
Handbook for Indigenous Peoples Living with Diabetes (National Indigenous Diabetes Association): Learn about culture and diabetes, prevention and managing diabetes, mental health and more
On the Road to Diabetes Health (Fraser Health): Covers physical wellness in relation to diabetes, including checking blood sugars, medications, travel tips and more
Make it Sacred (Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle): Healthy living resource for those on the path of wholistic health and wellness. Resources include mindful eating, engaging our physical body, peace finding, restoring balance within self and the moon teachings
Food is Medicine Cooking Show (I-SPARC): Dietitians explore recipes that are accessible and nutritious while celebrating traditional foods
Food is Medicine Recipe Book (FNHA and I-SPARC): Accessible and nutritious recipes that celebrate traditional foods
A Conversation on Diabetes Webinar (Diabetes Canada): A discussion on Indigenous health history, experiences living with diabetes, strategies and more
Resources for People with Diabetes (Diabetes Canada): Additional resources for a range of diabetes-related topics

Kidney Health

Information and resources to support the physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing of people living with kidney disease, care partners and living donors. Learn about food and diet, medications, symptoms, mental wellness, finances, travel and more with the following resources:

Kidney Wellness Hub (The Kidney Foundation)
My Kidneys My Health
BC Renal

Arthritis

Information, prevention, exercise and treatments for people living with arthritis. Learn more about peer support, exercise programs, pain and fatigue management, travelling clinic and community services:

Mary Pack Arthritis Program (Vancouver Coastal Health): Comprehensive collection of education and treatment services for people living with arthritis in British Columbia
ArthritisBC+ME: Services and programs across BC for people living with Arthritis