The Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic (KMC) would like to remind community members who have scheduled appointments with the medical team at KMC to please arrive on time for your appointment. Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute blocks and late arrivals can put a strain on the medical teams time with other patients. If you are going to be 10 minutes late, […]
Read moreSafe Zone is excited to host its first Friendsgiving potluck for the community! When: Monday, November 21 (5-7 p.m.)Where: HUD Training Room (Hogansburg, NY) Bring a dish and join the Safe Zone Ally Members for a traditional meal and good company! Feel free to bring salads, soda/juice, or other side dishes. If you have any questions, please […]
Read moreJoin the MCA Community Health Program for a community health fair at the Kana:takon Recreation Center! On November 30th, stop by from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a variety of free health screenings, educational tables, a fitness challenge, giveaways, and more. To-go lunch will be provided at 11 a.m. (first come, first serve). For more information, please […]
Read moreNovember 14th is World Diabetes Day — show your support for diabetes education, awareness, and prevention by wearing blue! The MCA Community Health Program will be distributing blue t-shirts at the following locations on November 14th: Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute (10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) BMO at Peace Tree Mall (12 p.m. – 1 p.m.) Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to recognize and congratulate four (4) staff members who have completed their designation courses in Health Management for the First Nations Health Managers Association. Staff achieving their designation have been attending classes since 2019 to complete the necessary courses. The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) provides leadership […]
Read moreTsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care Facility is looking for individuals interested in providing hairdressing services to residents in an on-site salon. Expectations include: A minimum of 1 day per week of on-site service, with flexibility to increase as demands require. Affordability for our elders residing at this site. The ability to also provide esthetic services would be an asset. Interested […]
Read moreIndigenous Services Canada has released an important Public Health Alert for Fall Respiratory Viruses. With the changing weather, respiratory illnesses across the Ontario province, such as Influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise. COVID-19 continues to be a concern in Ontario. An increase in activity of multiple respiratory viruses creates a more complex respiratory illness season […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program (CHP) is providing the following updates to the community for the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine and Flu Shot clinics: COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC Wednesday, October 19, 2022Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility10 a.m. – 2 p.m. FLU SHOT CLINICS Friday, October 21, 2022Kana:takon Recreation Center10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, October 22, 2022Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to welcome Dr. Ève Mailhot-Daye to the medical team. Dr. Mailhot-Daye will be providing medical care to residents at the Iakhihsohtha Lodge as a part-time resident medical care provider. Dr. Mailhot-Daye is Mohawk from the Kanesatake territory. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies in the fields of Biology […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has been notified that the facility has been removed from Suspected Outbreak Status as of Monday, September 26, 2022. LTC services have been returned to regular operating procedures at the status quo level prior to Suspected Outbreak Status. The LTC is urging staff and visitors that if they are feeling sick to please […]
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