IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE HOLDS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON FOR HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY STAFF

Iakhihsohtha Lodge hosted an appreciation luncheon for their hardworking, dedicated, and amazing housekeeping and laundry staff. The housekeeping and laundry staff were treated to a catered lunch and received a gift basket full of goodies.   Nia:wen/thank you to our amazing housekeeping and laundry staff. They are an essential part of our services and we truly appreciate all they do […]

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COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NOTIFYING COMMUNITY OF CONFIRMED CASES OF WHOOPING COUGH IN AKWESASNE

The MCA Department of Health’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Program is notifying the community that there have been confirmed cases of pertussis, or “whooping cough,” in the community. WHAT IS PERTUSSIS?Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious infection of the lungs and airways caused by a bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. It spreads by respiratory droplets or direct contact with […]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO RELAUNCH TELEHEALTH SERVICE WITH DR. CURRY

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 […]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADVISING COMMUNITY OF ONTARIO RABIES CASE

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 […]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WELCOMES NEW REGISTERED DIETITIAN

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 […]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REMINDS THE COMMUNITY OF COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS

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 […]

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LACROSSE SCRIMMAGE: AKWESASNE VS. THE NETHERLANDS

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 […]

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ELDER SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN ‘SAVED BY THE BEEP’ CAMPAIGN TO ASSIST ELDERLY WITH HOME SMOKE ALARMS

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 […]

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TREAT YOUR FEET WITH ALLIE

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 […]

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STEPS TO HEALING: 4-PART HIKING SERIES

This September, step up to healing and awareness with our 4-Part Hiking Series in honour of Suicide Awareness Month. The MCA Department of Health, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, and Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness are teaming up for a journey of reflection and renewal.   📅 When: Every Thursday in September
📍 Where: Pick-up at Speedway Plaza (9 a.m.)
❓ What’s Included: Lunches & […]

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