Explore Health Tools, Screening Guides, and Wellness Supports

Welcome to the AIVCC Resources Hub, your trusted source for culturally safe virtual health care resources for First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and their families across Alberta. Explore downloadable guides—including our Patient Handbook, tools for cancer screening, mental health supports, and trusted external wellness resources. Everything here is designed to support your journey toward accessible, respectful, and inclusive virtual care from the Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic.

Getting Started with Care

Begin your healthcare journey with the AIVCC Patient Handbook — a comprehensive, downloadable guide that walks you through how to access virtual care, what to expect during your appointment, and how to prepare. Tailored for Indigenous patients and families in Alberta, this handbook ensures a culturally-safe and clear introduction to our services.

Cancer Screening & Care

Learn about cancer screening options and follow-up care available through AIVCC, including guidance on early detection, prevention, and culturally-safe support for Indigenous patients in Alberta.

Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer is highly preventable with regular screening and early detection. This section provides culturally relevant resources and information to help you understand screening options and take steps to protect your health.

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women, but early detection saves lives. This section offers information on screening, risk factors, and treatment options, along with resources to support awareness and care.

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common but preventable cancers. This section provides information on screening, early detection, and treatment options, along with resources to help you understand risk factors and support healthier choices.

General Cancer Care

Understanding cancer care begins with the right information and support. This section provides resources to guide you through prevention, screening, and treatment, including tools tailored for Indigenous patients and families. Providers can also recommend the tests that are right for you — visit screeningforlife.ca/colorectal to learn more.

General Health & Wellness

Our General Health & Wellness resources offer trusted information to help you take care of your body and mind at every stage of life. From prevention and healthy living tips to guidance on managing common conditions, these resources support your journey toward better overall health

Lifestyle & Prevention

Sleep

Good sleep is essential for your health and well-being. The MySleepwell website offers trusted information on insomnia, sleeping pills, and healthy sleep habits. You’ll also find practical tools like a sleep diary, sleep calculator, and checklists to help you improve your sleep.

Sexual & Reproductive Health

Your sexual and reproductive health is an important part of overall well-being. Here you’ll find trusted resources on topics like contraception, pregnancy, STI prevention, and healthy relationships—helping you make informed choices at every stage of life.

Skin Health

Healthy skin is key to overall health and confidence. The Canadian Dermatology Association offers reliable resources on a wide range of skin conditions—from acne and eczema to skin cancers and chronic concerns—so you can better understand, prevent, and manage your skin health.

Chronic Conditions

Managing chronic conditions is an important part of staying healthy and active. These resources provide trusted guidance and tools for living well with conditions like diabetes and arthritis, helping you monitor your health and access the support you need.

Family & Community Health

The Family & Community Health section provides trusted resources to support the health and well-being of individuals and families across all stages of life. Explore information on children’s health, cognitive and aging care, and mental health and addictions to help you and your loved ones thrive.

Pediatrics

Caring for Kids offers trusted guidance for parents on children’s and teens’ health and well-being. Developed by the Canadian Paediatric Society, the voice of over 3,300 Canadian paediatricians, this site provides reliable information to help you support your child at every stage of growth.

Cognitive & Aging

Supporting brain health and cognitive well-being is important for all stages of life. This section provides resources for understanding and managing memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease, with a focus on culturally safe guidance for Indigenous individuals and their caregivers.

Mental Health & Addictions

This section offers trusted resources to support mental health and address addictions. Anxiety Canada provides self-help tools, community programs, and workshops for individuals, educators, and care providers covering anxiety, OCD, PTSD, GAD, and more. The Centre for Clinical Interventions offers detailed workbooks and modules for managing a range of mental health challenges, along with worksheets and information sheets to support your journey or complement therapy.