COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWSLETTER — SUMMER 2023
The 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.
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EMS WEEK 2023
May 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 moreHAPPY PSW DAY!
Today 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 moreHAPPY NATIONAL NURSES WEEK!
The 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 moreTRADITIONAL CORNBREAD COOKING CLASS FOR ELDERS
The 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 moreSAHATIHAHARÁ:NE DETOX CENTER OFFERING FENTANYL TESTING STRIPS AND NALOXONE KITS
The 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 […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY HEALTH — CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASS
Join the MCA Community Health Program’s Diabetes Prevention Services for a free, 12-week circuit training class to increase your fitness level! This class targets strength building, muscular endurance, flexibility, and weight loss. When: Mondays & Wednesdays (May 1 – July 20)Where: Community Health Program Fitness Center (Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io) This class is open to community members age 18+ of all […]
Read moreLAND-BASED HEALING PROGRAM PROVIDES CCVS STUDENTS WITH DRUM
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Land-Based Healing Program, a program within the Department of Health (DOH), provided a drum to the students at Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School (CCVS) last week. Land-Based Healing Program Coordinator, Brandon David, and Akwesasne Child & Family Services (ACFS) Traditional Support staff member, Allen Smoke, had been working with CCVS students who established and participated […]
Read moreWHW RECOGNIZES STAFF DURING NATIONAL SOCIAL WORK MONTH 2023
The month of March marks the celebration of National Social Work Month. Every day, social workers support people in navigating complex systems. They are uniquely positioned to identify and address systemic gaps, provide key services and programs, and strengthen communities to what they need, all while applying the skills to build a more just world. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Read moreJORDAN’S PRINCIPLE OFFICE RELOCATED TO KANONHKWA’TSHERI:IO HEALTH FACILITY
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is notifying the community that the Jordan’s Principle Program has relocated to the Kanonhkwatsheri:io Health Facility (KHF). The Jordan’s Principle Office is located on the bottom floor of KHF in the former Nation Building office. The Jordan’s Principle office is not accessible within the health facility. Please use the external door […]
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