NEW SERVICE TO INCLUDE VIRTUAL VIDEO CONSULTATIONS   The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is informing the community that the telehealth service with Dr. Curry will be relaunched on Friday, September 20, 2024. The service has been revamped and will now include virtual video consultations with Dr. Curry. All virtual video calls will take place through the […]

An individual in Ontario is currently hospitalized after contracting rabies from a bat in the province.  Public health officials are urgently advising the public to be aware of the risk of rabies.  If left untreated, rabies in humans is almost always fatal.  If you’re exposed to rabies, you must seek treatment immediately.  WHAT IS RABIES?Rabies is caused by a virus […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to welcome their new Registered Dietitian, Anne-Charlotte George, to the Clinical Care Services Sector. Anne-Charlotte will be providing a range of nutritional consulting services related to chronic disease management, as well as community programming which will include presentations, cooking classes, and more. Anne-Charlotte is able to provide dietary consultations for […]

With COVID-19 cases rising across the US and Canada, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to take the opportunity to remind our community members about the importance of taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and other seasonal illnesses.   Precautionary measures greatly assist in curbing the spread of COVID-19 amongst the community, and most […]

Mark your calendars for an exhilarating afternoon of lacrosse on Sunday, September 15! Join us at the Travis Solomon Memorial Lacrosse Box at Generations Park for an exciting clash as Akwesasne’s finest face off against the Netherlands’ talented Box Lacrosse teams.   The women’s scrimmage kicks off at 12:30 p.m., followed by the men’s showdown at 2:00 p.m.   It’s […]

The MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Elder Services is informing the community that they will be participating in the “Saved by the Beep” campaign. This campaign is an Ontario-wide initiative to inform community members on the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home. September 28th is also National Test Your Smoke Alarm Day.   Any elders in the […]

Give your feet the care they deserve with personalized pedicures from Alicia Herne, proudly sponsored by the MCA Department of Health and Haudenosaunee Universe. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for pampering!   Allie will be providing foot care services from September 9-13, 2024 at 50 Herne Farm Road (Akwesasne, NY).   To book an appointment, please contact Steevi King […]

Join us for an enlightening workshop hosted by Haudenosaunee Universe and the MCA Department of Health, tailored for girls ages 9-12 and their mothers or mother figures.   This event is a tea-riffic chance to: Brew up conversations on positive body image and empowerment Uncover the essentials of reproductive health Understand the changes as girls approach their moon time Steep […]