In celebration of National Immunization Awareness Week, MCA’s Community Health Services (CHS) will be holding a contest! Entering the contest is easy: just submit your immunization record to the CHS program by Tuesday, April 30. Individuals who update their record will also be entered into the drawing. If you have any questions or would like more information, […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s Mental Health & Wellness Sector would like to invite Akwesasne community members to participate in casual Kitchen Table Discussions on addictions services and the Sahatihahará:ne Detox Center. Sessions will take place: Friday, April 19St. Regis Recreation Center11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 22Kawehno:ke Recreation Center6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 29Tsi Snaihe […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is excited to be hosting a food safety training for interested community members! When: April 25, 2024Where: A’nowara’ko:wa ArenaTime: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The DOH is committed to improving our food safety and is providing this training for any vendor/caterer in Akwesasne who wishes to be considered for […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Daradich. Dr. Daradich will be seeing patients in the Akwesasne Medical Clinic (AMC) located in the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility starting on April 11, 2024. As a family physician, Dr. Daradich can see any patient, from babies to the elderly. Dr. Daradich […]
Read moreMCA’s Community Health Services will be hosting a Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) walk-in vaccine clinic on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility from 4:00-6:00 p.m. MMR Vaccine Eligibility:– Children must be 12 months old to receive first dose of the MMR vaccine.– Second dose for children 4 years of age– Adults born before 1970 who are unsure […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling vacancies on the Akwesasne Review Commission (ARC): two (2) vacant seats for the district of Kana:takon, for a term of three (3) years; one (1) vacant seat for the district of Kawehno:ke, for a term of three (3) years; and one (1) vacant seat for the district of Tsi Snaihne, for a […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Services (formerly known as the Community Health Program) would like to announce that Misty Lazore has been named as Acting Program Manager for the Environmental Health/Infection Prevention and Control Program (EH/IPAC). Misty brings many years of nursing experience in various healthcare and teaching settings. Misty graduated from the Iohahi:io Nursing Program in […]
Read moreMarch is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Join the MCA Health Promotion & Prevention Program for a workshop on the soft signs of gambling addiction, how to seek help, prevention techniques, and more. When: Thursday, March 21 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)Where: Tri-District Elders Lodge (Kawehno:ke) Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions or would like […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Mental Health & Addictions Programs would like to invite the community to their Supporting Families Series. Having a support system is crucial for good mental health. Join us to learn more tools and resources for those coping with addiction(s). The first workshop will be held on March 14, 2024 at St. Regis Recreation Center […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) invites proposals for the provision for leasing temporary office space to house the functions of the Department of Health’s Land-Based Healing Program. This annually renewed lease will extend over a three (3) year period. This space will serve as a hub for various healing and educational programs, workshops, and community gatherings, focusing on […]
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