Protect yourself and your family from measles. 🛡️ MCA’s Community Health Services is hosting a series of measles vaccine clinics:• Monday, April 7: Snye Recreation Center, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.• Wednesday, April 9: Community Health Services, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.• Friday, April 11: Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Vaccine Eligibility:1st Dose: 12 months of age2nd Dose: 4 years […]
Read moreMCA’s Community Health Services invites you to feel (and feed) the love this Valentine’s Day with a heart-healthy lunch! Enjoy a delicious meal while picking up some great tips for a healthier lifestyle. When: Friday, February 14 (12 p.m. – 1 p.m.)
Where: Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility ❤️ Lunch is provided while supplies last—come early and bring your appetite!
Read moreYour health, your wellness, your community! The latest Community Health Newsletter is here, bringing you essential tips on heart health, food safety, quitting smoking, Jordan’s Principle, and more.
Read moreThe holidays are a time for festive feasts and indulgent treats, but finding balance doesn’t have to mean missing out on the magic! Join Registered Dietitian Anne-Charlotte George for a special Healthy Holiday Eating Class and discover how to enjoy the season’s delights while meeting your nutritional needs. In this free session, you’ll discover how to create a well-balanced charcuterie […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on November 25 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. by appointment only. The vaccine being offered is an updated COVID-19 vaccine formulation (KP.2 1.5-containing COVID-19 mRNA vaccine). This vaccine is recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older if it has been 6 months since your last […]
Read moreMCA’s Community Health Services will be hosting seasonal influenza (flu) shot clinics throughout Akwesasne in October and November. Walk-ins are welcome. The flu shot schedule is as follows: October 21 @ Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic (4 p.m. – 6 p.m.) October 23 @ Snye Firehall (4 p.m. – 6 p.m.) October 25 @ Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (9 a.m. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Infection Prevention & Control Program (IPAC) is providing the community with information for World Rabies Day. World Rabies Day is held on September 28th and is a day to raise awareness about preventing the spread of rabies. It also observes the passing of Louis Pasteur, who was the scientist who created the first rabies vaccine. […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Program is notifying the community that there have been confirmed cases of pertussis, or “whooping cough,” in the community. WHAT IS PERTUSSIS?Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious infection of the lungs and airways caused by a bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. It spreads by respiratory droplets or direct contact with […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Program is notifying the community that there have been positive cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the community. What is pertussis? Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious infection of the lungs and airways caused by a bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. It spreads by respiratory droplets or direct […]
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