News
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Positive COVID-19 case in James & Hudson Bay Region
To our community members: We can confirm that there is one new positive case of COVID-19 in the region. WAHA is working with Porcupine Health Unit and the community public health department to ensure that the individual is isolated, and that the contact tracing investigation is ongoing. WAHA has received authorization from Moose Cree First…
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Globe and Mail: Planning, trust led to COVID-19 vaccination success in Northern Ontario First Nations
On April 11, 2021, the Globe and Mail wrote a piece on the success of the vaccination in Northern Ontario First Nations communities including the James and Hudson Bay Region. “Lynne Innes, president and chief executive officer of Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) in Moose Factory, which provides public health care to six communities along…
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Happy National Medical Laboratory Week
During National Medical Laboratory Week, we are encouraging you to take a closer look at what medical laboratory professionals do. Did you know? There are 1.2 million laboratory tests performed every day by medical laboratory professionals in Canada. Who are Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs)? MLTs analyze tissue samples, blood, and…
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WAHA Celebrates National Medical Laboratory Week
During National Medical Laboratory Week from April 11th-17th , we are encouraging you to take a closer look at what medical laboratory professionals do. Did you know?There are 1.2 million laboratory tests performed every day by medical laboratory professionals in Canada. Who are Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLAs)? MLTs analyze tissue…
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Celebrating Our Dental Team
The month of April is Oral Health Month and an important part of this celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™, celebrated annually April 4-10, 2021. Focusing on the importance of maintaining good oral health practices and helping Canadians understand the role and importance of the dental hygiene profession, this annual event is sponsored by the…
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Congratulations to Dr. Homer Tien on his role as the Chair of the Ontario Vaccine Distribution Task Force
WAHA congratulates Dr. Homer Tien, President and CEO of Ornge on his role as the new lead for the Ontario COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force. “I have the utmost confidence in his skills and ability to complete the task,” said Lynne Innes, President & CEO of WAHA. Read the full article below. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/dr-homer-tien-ornge-air-ambulance-ceo-operational-lead-covid-19-vaccine-distribution-task-force-1.5975418
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Ontario moves into 4 week Lockdown
Where the local community bylaws and the provincial restrictions differ, follow your local community bylaws. As of April 3rd, 2021 at 12:01am, the Ontario government will be imposing a provincewide emergency break that will be in place for at least four weeks. Visit here for details of the Provincewide emergency brake If you are vaccinated,…
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COVID-19 Public Health Framework Yellow Zone Restrict
Where the local community bylaws and the provincial restrictions differ, follow your local community bylaws. Starting March 19, 2021 at 12:01 the Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) area will be in the yellow zone – Protect. As we move to yellow, it is crucial to continue following public health measures put in place for your safety.…
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News update: New Regional Health Campus in Moosonee and Moose Factory
Exciting news resounds throughout the Moose Cree territory, also known as the traditional lands of the Cree people in the James and Hudson Bay Region. As the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority continuously provides healthcare to its First Nations communities, we are proud to see healthcare infrastructure expand be close to home as possible. Both new…
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One Resolved COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Moosonee
To our community members:WAHA is confirming there is one resolved COVID-19 case from the previously announced. Currently, there are no active COVID-19 cases in the region. WAHA has received authorization from the leadership of the Municipality to confirm that the one resolved case is in Moosonee. In general, for COVID-19, a close contact is anyone…
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Operation Remote Immunity Continues This Week in Fort Albany
Gitchi-Meegwetch to the members of Fort Albay First Nation who rolled up their sleeves to protect their loved ones. A total of 232 second vaccine doses were completed and a total of 368 first doses since early February. Over the next couple of weeks, Operation Remote Immunity will be coming to your community to deliver…
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One Resolved COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Moosonee
To our community members: WAHA is confirming there is one resolved COVID-19 case from the two previously announced. This brings the case count to one active COVID-19 case in the region. WAHA has received authorization from the leadership of the Municipality to confirm that the one resolved case is in Moosonee. WAHA is working with…