The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to extend a warm welcome to Kevin Buckshot. Kevin joins the Department of Health as the new Jordan’s Principle Program Manager. Kevin was raised in Syracuse, NY, but always knew Akwesasne was home. He moved permanently back to Akwesasne over 30 years ago. Kevin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program would like to honour all of our breastfeeding mothers and babies in Akwesasne — breastfeeding can be done anywhere and anytime, take a picture or a “brelfie” and send it to us! Entries can be emailed to amanda.garrow@akwesasne.ca. Deadline to submit is July 31, 2023 @ 10 a.m. For more information, please contact Community Health […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health is excited to sponsor a football clinic with the Ottawa Redblacks! When: July 31, 2023 (10AM – 2PM)Where: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena 75 spots are open for Akwesasronon ages 6-12. The registration form is below. It can be emailed to janet.brant@akwesasne.ca or physical copies can be handed in to Ryan King at the Kanonkhwkatsheri:io Health Facility.
Read moreAkwesasne Wellness Week will be held across the community from July 17-21, 2023. Join us for some family-friendly fun — from kayaking to a teddy bear picnic to a bubble run and much more, there will be something for everyone to enjoy! Grand prize tickets will be available at all events. For more information, follow Akwesasne Health & Wellness […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to extend a warm welcome to Chelsy Plante. Chelsy joins the Department of Health as the Home Care/Home Support Program Manager. Chelsy is Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) from Nagagamisis in Northwestern Ontario. She has her Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing (BScN) from Lakehead University and graduated with a special certificate in Palliative […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (ANIHB) would like to remind the community to ensure their health insurance is up-to-date! If your health insurance has expired or lapsed, and you haven’t renewed your RAMQ or OHIP card, and are no longer covered, you could be required to pay out of pocket for health services. NIHB may cover some […]
Read moreJune 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 […]
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