Health Administration

The Health Administration team provides critical oversight and leadership for the Department of Health. With a commitment to high-quality, community-focused care, this unit ensures that all DOH programs and services are aligned with Akwesasne's health needs and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Coordination: Guiding long-term goals and priorities for healthcare delivery.
• Resource Management: Overseeing funding, staffing, and supplies to support program operations.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensuring all services meet regulatory standards and reflect best practices.
• Community Engagement: Collaborating with stakeholders to support wellness throughout Akwesasne.
• Support for Staff: Empowering healthcare teams with resources, guidance, and administrative assistance.

The Health Administration team is proud to support initiatives that foster improved health outcomes and a wholistic approach to wellness across all three districts.

The Akwesasne Non-Insured Health Benefits (ANIHB) program provides essential health benefits that supplement provincial health plans. Grounded in the 1979 Indian Health Policy and guided by federal agreements, the program helps cover the cost of specific services not insured by provincial plans, such as vision, dental, prescriptions, and medical supplies.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be registered with the Mohawks of Akwesasne
• Must reside in Canada
• Must possess a valid provincial health card

Covered Benefits:

• Vision: Exams & glasses (1/year under 17; 1/2 years for adults)
• Dental: Exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, braces (ages 0–17), dentures, root canals
• Pharmacy: Prescription & over-the-counter medications, including exception drugs
• Medical Supplies/Equipment: Walkers, hearing aids, orthotics, dressings, oxygen, etc.
• Medical Transportation: Costs for travel & accommodations related to medically necessary care

Not Covered:

US medical bills, dental implants, cosmetic procedures, medical marijuana, fertility and weight-loss medications.

Medical Co-Pay Program:

For QHIP/RAMQ clients accessing Ontario medical services.

Exception Drug Process:

1. Obtain prescription
2. Pharmacist submits request
3. ANIHB processes and returns a decision
   
   

Contact ANIHB:

Kanonhkwa'tsheri:io Health Facility
31 Hilltop Drive, Kana:takon 
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Phone: 613-575-2341 ext. 3340 
Toll-Free: 888-514-1966
Fax: 613-575-1153
Email: nihb@akwesasne.ca 

Program Manager: Melanie Gibson, CFNHM