Services

Ontario Breast Screening Program

Most women, Two-Spirit people, trans people, and non-binary people ages 40-74 are eligible for breast cancer screening if they: It is recommended that eligible people between 50-74 get screened with a mammogram every two years.Eligible participants between ages 40-49 are encouraged to make an informed decision about whether to get screened for breast cancer by…
Quality and Safety

High-quality Patient- and Family-Centered Care is our commitment Being accountable to the patients and communities we serve is essential to maintaining public trust, and a reputation of providing high-quality, culturally informed care as close to homes as possible. At Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA), accountability means making the right clinical and managerial decisions, managing resources…
Non-Insured Health Benefits

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides travel benefits to Indigenous peoples with “Indian Status” when it is deemed medically necessary for patients to access medical care provided outside of their community. If you have questions regarding the NIHB Program during COVID-19 pandemic, review the NIHB Program COVID-19 Questions and Answers document (PDF). For more information, read…
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP)

The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program, also known as OSP, offers a variety of service options and help to those who are struggling with mild to moderate anxiety, depression and anxiety related concerns. The program is available to anyone over the age of 18 across the Northeast. All referrals begin at Health Sciences North as the…
Operating Room

Surgical consultations and procedures are provided to all of WAHA’s coastal communities including Moosonee/Moose Factory from Weeneebayko General Hospital. Locum surgical coverage is provided seamlessly 24/7 and includes: consultations major and minor general surgical procedures of a wide spectrum examples include: cholecystectomy appendectomy emergency laparotomy for bowel obstruction, skin grafts release of carpal tunnel hernia…
In-Patient Department

What does inpatient mean? The term “Inpatient” refers to patients who stay in a hospital overnight or for a longer amount of time as their care plans require. Locations WAHA has three Inpatient Departments: Weeneebayko General Hospital (WGH) Fort Albany Hospital Attawapiskat Hospital What is acute care? Acute care means active but short-term care until…
Laboratory

The Weeneebayko General Hospital (WGH) Laboratory provides high-quality medical laboratory services in a welcoming, patient-centered environment. Our dedicated team operates 24/7, 365 days a year, supporting hospital inpatients, emergency department patients, and outpatient phlebotomy services. Outpatient collection services are available Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (no appointment necessary). We perform over 120,000…
Community Mental Health Program

Our Community Mental Health Program is committed to establishing a healthier and happier environment for all people living in our region. The Community Mental Health & Addictions Program services are voluntary and confidential. Our staff provide a non-judgmental, trauma-informed, and harm reduction approach when working with service users. We provide a safe space for all…
Emergency Services

Emergency Phone Numbers Moose Factory: 705-658-1111Moosonee: 911 Attawapiskat: 705-997-1111Fort Albany: 705-278-1111 Kashechewan: 705-275-4004Peawanuck: 705-473-2525 Emergency numbers are forwarded to Timmins Central Ambulance Communications Centre for dispatch services, except Peawanuck.Peawanuck calls are managed locally by the Federal Nursing Station. Weeneebayko Area Health Authority Paramedic Service (WAHA-PS) WAHA-PS provides pre-hospital care in all of the listed communities, as…
Rehabilitation Services

What are rehabilitation services? The Rehabilitation Services Department at Weeneebayko General Hospital (WGH) provides Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services to in-patients, out-patients, and can conduct home visits to people in all communities serviced by WAHA. Goal of the department: To assist the people of the James and Hudson Bay Region to improve their mobility and…
Aging at Home

Regional Discharge Planning Program To our valued Community Partners and Members: On behalf of Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) we want to thank and acknowledge all our Community Partners for their participation in the design and development of regional materials that are culturally-relevant and community driven. In particular, we want to highlight the following contributors:…
Traditional Healing Program

Our traditional healing program transferred to Mushkegowuk Council on January 1, 2019. For appointments and more information contact: Mushkegowuk Council Moose Factory Office: 705-658-4222 Timmins Office: 705-268-3594