Along with a steadily growing population, health care needs, and programs now exceed the physical capacity of the Stoney Health Centre – a 215% growth in demand from 2017 to 2020 alone. The current facility offers triage, medical examination, x-ray and laboratory, meeting and consultation rooms combined with a pharmacy, optometry and dental offices and administrative spaces.

Further, Elders, seniors and some younger Nation members are challenged with complex medical needs that require and deserve health care provided locally, in a culturally supportive environment. Stoney Health can, and will continue to support their needs, as it grows in to this new space.

Along with a steadily growing population, health care needs, and programs now exceed the physical capacity of the Stoney Health Centre – a 215% growth in demand from 2017 to 2020 alone. The current facility offers triage, medical examination, x-ray and laboratory, meeting and consultation rooms combined with a pharmacy, optometry and dental offices and administrative spaces.

Further, Elders, seniors and some younger Nation members are challenged with complex medical needs that require and deserve health care provided locally, in a culturally supportive environment. Stoney Health can, and will continue to support their needs, as it grows in to this new space.

“We recognize that many of our Nation’s people face challenges in getting care and we want to protect and improve the health and wellness opportunities for our Peoples for the future,” said Chief Clifford Poucette of the Wesley First Nation.

Bearspaw First Nation Chief Darcy Dixon further added, “This expansion means so much to our communities – our children, grandchildren and their grandchildren’s health – today, tomorrow and the future.”

The traditional Stoney ceremony included a blessing led by several pipe holders followed by a drum circle and singers who performed several honour songs. Additional entertainment performed by local chicken dancers.