MCA’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 residents of the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care facility recently took a trip to Marlin Orchards & Garden Centre! The totas (grandparents) were able to see the orchard, look at all the amazing plants and flowers, and also make a stop in the gift shop before leaving for the day. Residents were able to choose a variety of any snacks […]
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 Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Addiction Services is announcing a new support group that will be launching: the Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) Support Group. The support group will be meeting every Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. starting September 25, 2024. The locations of each week’s meeting will rotate between the three northern districts. PAL is a […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Land-Based Healing Program will be hosting a week-long series of cultural art workshops during the week leading up to National Truth & Reconciliation Day on September 30th. The National Truth & Reconciliation honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and […]
Read moreIakhihsohtha Lodge hosted an appreciation luncheon for their hardworking, dedicated, and amazing housekeeping and laundry staff. The housekeeping and laundry staff were treated to a catered lunch and received a gift basket full of goodies. Nia:wen/thank you to our amazing housekeeping and laundry staff. They are an essential part of our services and we truly appreciate all they do […]
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 moreNEW SERVICE TO INCLUDE VIRTUAL VIDEO CONSULTATIONS The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is informing the community that the telehealth service with Dr. Curry will be relaunched on Friday, September 20, 2024. The service has been revamped and will now include virtual video consultations with Dr. Curry. All virtual video calls will take place through the […]
Read moreAn individual in Ontario is currently hospitalized after contracting rabies from a bat in the province. Public health officials are urgently advising the public to be aware of the risk of rabies. If left untreated, rabies in humans is almost always fatal. If you’re exposed to rabies, you must seek treatment immediately. WHAT IS RABIES?Rabies is caused by a virus […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to welcome their new Registered Dietitian, Anne-Charlotte George, to the Clinical Care Services Sector. Anne-Charlotte will be providing a range of nutritional consulting services related to chronic disease management, as well as community programming which will include presentations, cooking classes, and more. Anne-Charlotte is able to provide dietary consultations for […]
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