June 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 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 moreMay 21-27, 2023, is the 49th annual National EMS Week. EMS Week is a chance to celebrate emergency medical service practitioners and the important work they do in our communities. This year’s theme is EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins. Join the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance as they host various events throughout the community in honour of EMS Week! #AkwesasneEMSWeek #EMSWeek2023
Read moreToday marks Personal Support Worker Day, a day to pay tribute to thousands of workers in settings such as hospitals, long-term care homes, community-based health providers or in their client’s homes. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has a number of personal support workers across the organization, from Iakhihsohtha Lodge to Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care Facility to our Home Care/Home Support […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to wish a happy National Nurses Week to our amazing nursing team! Nurses play many roles throughout a patient’s health-care journey. From our clinics to our long-term care facilities to our home care program, our nursing team is dedicated to caring for our community. Niawenhkó:wa/Thank you very much for all the work that […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to invite elders to a traditional cornbread cooking class with Sodi Horne! When: May 16, 2023 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)Where: St. Regis Recreation There are 10 spots available. To register, please contact Maya Swamp at maya.swamp@akwesasne.ca or call (613) 575-2341 ext. 3106.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Sahatihahará:ne Detox Center is notifying the community that they have fentanyl testing strips and naloxone kits available for anyone interested, based on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last. Fentanyl testing strips (FTS) are an effective method of helping prevent drug overdoses and reducing harm. FTS are small strips of paper that […]
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