Programs & Services

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HANS KAI is a community-led health program developed and delivered through NorWest Co-op Community Health and is available across Canada. It teaches groups about factors that influence their health such as diet, physical activity, social support and physical health and gives them the tools and knowledge to monitor these indicators.

Where did Hans Kai come from?

HANS KAI means group meeting in Japanese and was originally offered by health co-ops in Japan. HANS KAI participants get together to improve their health through nutrition, exercise and monitoring. It was brought to North America by NorWest Co-op Community Health in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Cooperative Santé Robert-Cliche in Beauceville Quebec.

How does Hans Kai work?

NorWest Co-op offers HANS KAI in communities and workplaces for all ages. Trained HANS KAI professionals teach a nine session health school that gives group participants the tools and skills to stay healthy and meet independently. Participants attend sessions focusing on healthy eating, fitness stress management, physical health markers and empowerment.

After completing the health school, HANS KAI groups meet independently where each group enjoys a healthy snack, takes part in exercise suited to their mobility, checks their health indicators, and socializes with their group members.

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Locations

  • Access NorWest

    Address:

    785 Keewatin Street
    Winnipeg, MB R2X 3B9

    Hours:

    Walk in Connected Care

    Monday to Friday 9:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

    *We reserve the right to close WICC if capacity is reached. If the clinic is closed please go to another walk-in clinic or an urgent care site.
    
    *For current wait times please click here Access Norwest Wait Times 
    
    

    Primary Care Clinic

    Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
    Saturdays 9:00 AM  – 4:30PM
    Sundays & Holidays Closed
    *By appointment only

     

    DynaCare Lab

    Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    Closed Saturday,  Sunday & Holidays
    Visit the DynaCare website for more information.

     

     

    Phone:

    204-938-5900

    Fax:

    204-938-5994