The MCA Community Health Program’s Diabetes Prevention Services is excited to sponsor a series of workshops with Ionte’s Cornbread! There will be 3 sessions where community members ages 15 and older can learn to make corn mush, make cornbread, and wash corn.   All of the workshops will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center. Deadline […]

The MCA Community Health Program would like to invite the community to a heart-healthy event! Join us for free blood pressure screenings, a heart-healthy workout, smoking cessation information, heart-healthy recipes, and diabetes, heart & stroke education.   When: Wednesday, February 15 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)Where: Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility Atrium   If you have any questions, please call the Diabetes […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program (CHP) is providing the community with information on gastrointestinal illnesses, or “stomach flu,” and some tips on how to prevent it.    SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF GASTROINTESTINAL ILLNESS Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Fever Chills Stomach cramps   The onset of symptoms varies from a few hours to several days, or even weeks, after […]

The MCA Community Health Program (Diabetes Prevention Services) will be hosting an Indoor Walking Strong program promoting cardiovascular health through steps and weight exercises.   Classes will be held from 9-10 a.m. at the following locations: • Tuesdays at Snye Rec • Wednesdays at St. Regis Rec   If you have any questions, please contact our Diabetes Prevention Workers at […]

The MCA Community Health Program has various smoking cessation events coming up in January and February! Join us for information sessions on nicotine replacement therapy, smoking hazards, self-care, and more.   The information sessions will all be held from 5-7 p.m. at the former Entewatatha:wi/Nation Building Office (located at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility).  

The MCA Community Health Program is hosting Boot Camp, a free fitness class designed to get your heart pumping, increase metabolism, and burn calories! Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday from February 1 – March 29, 2023. Monday sessions will be at the Kawehno:ke Recreation (5 p.m.); Wednesday sessions will be at the St. Regis Recreation (4:30 p.m.). […]

Do you want to stay in shape over the holidays? Try the MCA Community Health Program’s 12 Days of Fitmas that offers a daily dose of quick exercises that you can fit into any hectic schedule!   If you have any questions, please contact Krista Lee Oakes (kristalee.oakes@akwesasne.ca – 613-575-2341 ext. 3239) or Serena Sunday (serena.sunday@akwesasne.ca – 613-575-2341 ext. 3241). […]