News
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URGENT NOTICE – Cell Service Disruption
As of this morning, we are experiencing widespread cell service and landline disruptions. This outage is impacting the ability to make or receive phone calls, including emergency calls to 911 and direct lines to local health centers. This outage was caused by a construction crew working in the rail yard, who ignored the locate markings…
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WAHA’s Medical Transportation – Program Survey
The Indigenous Services Canada Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program helps First Nations people access essential health services not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). These services include travel for medical appointments, prescriptions, dental, and vision care. The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) Medical Transportation department wants to hear from you! Your feedback will…
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Lynne Innes awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
Lynne Innes, President and CEO of the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her leadership and dedication to improving healthcare across the western James Bay and Hudson Bay coasts. The medal was formally presented to Lynne by Ontario Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, acknowledging…
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WAHA invests in new heart monitoring equipment
In a move to elevate patient care and streamline operations, the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) has procured a new fleet of electrocardiogram (ECG) machines, guided by invaluable feedback from its nursing staff. This investment in equipment highlights WAHA’s commitment to fostering collaboration between management and staff, while prioritizing the needs of both patients and…
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Medical Charter Transportation and Office Closure Notice
Kingston Charter Services will be closed between Monday, December 23, 2024 to Friday, January 3, 2025. Services will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025. During this period, NIHB will use limited commercial flights, providing there is seat availability. The Medical Transportation Office will be closed on: December 25 and 26 2024, and January 1, 2025…
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Lynne Innes wins prestigious provincial award
WAHA CEO presented with Premier’s Award in health sciences Yesterday evening, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority’s (WAHA) President and CEO, Lynne Innes was awarded with a Premier’s Award in the health sciences category for her work to improve the quality of care and access to it in the western James Bay and Hudson Bay region of…
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Navigating the Canadian Union of Postal Workers Strike
Posted on behalf of Ininew Patient Services. On Friday, November 15, 2024 Canada Post workers went on strike across Canada. Ininew Patient Services (IPS) is committed to ensuring the postal strike does not negatively affect clients. While Canada Post is on strike, IPS will notify clients of appointments using an automated voicemail message system (a…
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Indigenous Primary Care Team Survey
Led by the Indigenous Primary Care Team, this survey aims to learn about the healthcare services that members of Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, Peawanuck, Moosonee and Moose Factory want in their communities. Share your input and help guide the planning of healthcare services in your community. Elders, or those not familiar with online surveys can…
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WAHA and UHN win provincial award for innovative cardiac care
On September 26, the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) and the University Health Network’s (UHN) cardiovascular team received the Ontario Health System Quality and Innovation Award for Improved Indigenous Health. The award recognized their collaborative efforts in developing the Medly program at WAHA. Medly is a digital health platform designed for patients with heart failure. The program allows patients…
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Contract Awarded For Weeneebayko Area Health Authority Redevelopment Project
For Immediate Release (Moose Factory, ON) – Today, the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) and the Ontario government) have reached a key milestone in Ontario’s most remote health infrastructure project, the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority Redevelopment Project. Pomerleau Healthcare Partners has been awarded a fixed price contract of $1.8 billion to finalize the design, build and finance…
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Heart Health Short Film Premieres at Toronto Film Festival
The animated short film showcasing Cree heart health and access to remote care has been accepted into the Toronto Shorts International Film Festival The University Health Network (UHN), in partnership with Transform HF and Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) teamed up to create an animated short film that dives into heart health accessibility in the…
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Electronic Communication Consent Form
Ininew Patient Services (IPS) will now require a signed electronic communications consent form in order to communicate personal health information by email. IPS must have an Electronic Communication Consent Form completed in order to communicate personal health information by email to patients. Please contact IPS toll free at 1-844-356-1178 or by email at referralsIPS@kingstonhsc.ca in order to request the…