The MCA Community Health Program would like to honour all of our breastfeeding mothers and babies in Akwesasne — breastfeeding can be done anywhere and anytime, take a picture or a “brelfie” and send it to us! Entries can be emailed to amanda.garrow@akwesasne.ca. Deadline to submit is July 31, 2023 @ 10 a.m. For more information, please contact Community Health […]
Read moreThe Community Health Program is sharing their July 2023 Fitness Program calendar with the community. Please note that any scheduled classes will be cancelled if MCA is closed for any reason. Other issues may arise that will cause fitness classes to be cancelled. Please check the Community Health Program’s Facebook Page for any updates/cancellations. If you have any […]
Read moreJune 26th is National Cancer Wellness Awareness Day! This year, the MCA Community Health Program will be focusing on the power of yoga in supporting individuals living with cancer. Join us virtually or in-person for a free yoga session with Tasha Thompson to spread awareness, highlight the benefits of this practice for cancer patients & their caregivers, and empower individuals […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program and the Safe Zone Committee have teamed up to provide an inclusive, judgment-free space for LGBTQIAA+ Akwesasronon. On Thursdays starting June 29, the Community Health Fitness Center at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io will be open from 4-6 p.m. for community members to enjoy! If you have any questions, please reach out to Olivia Cook at 613-575-2341 ext. […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) is looking for interested community members to be a part of the Community Health Program’s (CHP) immunization campaign. The campaign will include both social media and printed material (posters/pamphlets) promoting vaccination for routine immunizations. Print Material: Five (5) children ages 2 months – 7 years old (Male, female, or undifferentiated) Video: Five (5) […]
Read moreMen’s health matters…it’s time to take control of your health! Join the MCA Community Health Program on June 14, 2023 for a men’s health screening event. This event offers free blood pressure/blood sugar screening with our diabetes nurse, a variety of educational information on smoking cessation, fitness, sexual health,mental health, oral hygiene & healthy recipes. Anyone participating in the […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program is providing open access to their fitness center from June 6 – August 31, 2023. Community members and MCA employees are invited to exercise with equipment at their own pace from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. A sign-in sheet will be posted on the table in front of the […]
Read moreThe Community Health Program is sharing their June 2023 Fitness Program calendar with the community. Please note that any scheduled classes will be cancelled if MCA is closed for any reason. Other issues may arise that will cause fitness classes to be cancelled. Please check the Community Health Program’s Facebook Page for any updates/cancellations. If you have any […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program’s newsletter includes important updates and information — see the PDF below to learn about sun & water safety, tick prevention, fitness news, and more.
Read moreThe Community Health Program is sharing their May 2023 Fitness Program calendar with the community. Please note that any scheduled classes will be cancelled if MCA is closed for any reason. Other issues may arise that will cause fitness classes to be cancelled. Please check the Community Health Program’s Facebook Page for any updates/cancellations. If you have any […]
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