Opptometry

The Seabird Island Band welcomes Dr. Ahmed from the Coquitlam Optometry Centre to Seabird Island for monthly Optometry Clinics. Dr. Ahmed provides clients with quality eye care and eyewear services from our Seabird Island Band Office. The Optometrist provides comprehensive eye exams which focus on your eye health and optimizing your vision.

The Seabird Island Optometry service offers onsite optical dispensary featuring a wide selection of eyewear to choose from. Dr. Ahmed also offers full contact lens service and fit all major contact lens brands at competitive prices. Appointments are necessary and services include:

• Check-ups and eye exams
• Eyeglass maintenance
• On-site eyeglass and/or contact fitting and ordering
• Referrals to Ophthalmology Specialists

First Nations under the age of 19 are able to have their annual eye check-up as well as one pair of glasses per year. First Nations over the age of 19 are only able to have one visit to the optometrist and get one pair of glasses every two years.

Goal
Our goal is to offer First Nations children and adults the ability to get yearly or bi-yearly check-ups to maintain optimal eye health as well as receive eyeglasses and/or contacts that are low-cost or cost-free.

Am I eligible?
If you are First Nations who are 19 years or under you are eligible for a yearly check-up and pair of eyeglasses (for specialty glasses, some costs may need to be paid out of pocket. We provide a number of eyeglass options that are no-cost.).

If you are over 19 years of age you are eligible for bi-yearly check-up and pair of eyeglasses (for specialty glasses, some costs may need to be paid out of pocket. We provide a number of eyeglass options that are no-cost.).

How can I access this service?
This service is offered to a number of First Nations Bands and each Band has a different contact. Please find your Band’s name below to find out who to contact.

Be sure to have your Status Number and Personal Health Number ready when booking an appointment.

Seabird Island - Maggie Pettis, Community Health Representative
Phone: 1-604-796-2177 Email: maggiepettis@seabirdisland.ca

Cheam - Jackie Charlie, Community Health Representative
Phone: 604-796-7972 Cell: 604-793-6254

Chawathil - Audrey Sam, Community Health Representative
Phone: 604-869-9994 Cell: 604-819-5303

Scowlitz - Jen Martignago, Licensed Practical Nurse
Phone: 604-826-5813 Cell: 604-819-5313

Skwah - Carla Small, Licensed Practical Nurse
Phone: 604-792-3499 Cell: 604-819-3656

Shxw’owhamel - Jen Martignago, Licensed Practical Nurse
Phone: 604-826-5813 Cell: 604-819-5313

Mammogram

The Seabird Island Band welcomes the BC Cancer Society’s Mammogram screening clinic twice a year. Medical experts recommend that women aged 40 to 79 with no signs of a breast problem (such as lumps, nipple discharge, etc.) have a screening mammogram at least every two years - because "once is not enough". We need to compare your new mammogram with your previous exam to detect changes - early detection can save your life. Early detection of breast cancer means more treatment options and a better chance for recovery.  Having regular screening mammograms has helped to reduce deaths from breast cancer in BC women by 25%.

Screening mammograms are for women with no sign of a breast problem (see your health care provider immediately if you find a lump or any unusual changes in your breast). By age 50, women should make screening mammograms part of their regular health routine and have them at least once every two years.

Goal
Our goal is to offer First Nations women the opportunity to have yearly mammograms within our offices.

Am I eligible?
If you are 40 years of age or older, you are eligible to have a mammogram.

How can I access this service?
This service is offered to a number of First Nations Bands and each Band has a different contact. Please find your Band’s name below to find out who to contact.

Seabird Island - Maggie Pettis, Community Health Representative
Phone: 1-604-796-2177 Email: maggiepettis@seabirdisland.ca

Cheam - Jackie Charlie, Community Health Representative
Phone: 604-796-7972 Cell: 604-793-6254

Chawathil - Audrey Sam, Community Health Representative
Phone: 604-869-9994 Cell: 604-819-5303

Scowlitz - Jen Martignago, Licensed Practical Nurse
Phone: 604-826-5813
Cell: 604-819-5313

Skwah - Carla Small, Licensed Practical Nurse
Phone: 604-792-3499 Cell: 604-819-3656

Shxw’owhamel - Jen Martignago, Licensed Practical Nurse
Phone: 604-826-5813 Cell: 604-819-5313