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  • Lifejacket Giveaway

    The Minomathasowin ‘Healthy Living” Department is proud to host a lifejacket giveaway. Based on the0–17-year-old population in the region, 1720 lifejackets were purchased for youth along the Jamesand Hudson Bay Coasts. The Mino team began distributing the lifejackets in June and is excited tomove onto its next two communities. With help from the WAHA Paramedic…

  • Zero New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the James and Hudson Bay Region

    To our community members:  We can confirm there are zero (0) new COVID-19 cases in our region. Please see the community case breakdown below: Community New Cases Attawapiskat 0 Fort Albany 0 Kashechewan 0 Moose Factory 0 Moosonee 0 Peawanuck 0 *WAHA has not received updates on new cases from communities marked with an asterisk (*)- case…

  • Non-Insured Health Benefits – Medical Transportation Services Appointment Outside Of Your Community

    Due to the high number of “no-shows” for medical appointments, the processes for travel arrangements will change effective Monday, May 29th, 2023. Purpose of Changes: Process: REMINDER THAT ALL TRAVELLERS MUST CARRY PHOTO IDENTIFICATION TO TRAVEL.

  • WAHA NIHB Medical Transportation Trial Run

    Attention to all First Nations patients within the WAHA catchment area: Please note that the 6-month trial run for operating the Timmins Charter will end May 5, 2023. We will review the data collected and determine whether the data warrants a Timmins Charter. Meegwetch, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

  • Ten New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the James and Hudson Bay Region

    To our community members:  We can confirm there are ten (10) new COVID-19 cases in our region. Please see the community case breakdown below: Community New Cases Attawapiskat 1 Fort Albany 3 Kashechewan 0 Moose Factory 6 Moosonee 0 Peawanuck 0 *WAHA has not received updates on new cases from communities marked with an asterisk (*)- case…

  • Important Public Health Alert: Avian Influenza and Hunting Bird

    The Public Health Agency of Canada has published this direction for Hunters and others who may be handling wild birds. Please see the attached PDF “Important Public Health Alert: Avian Influenza and Hunting Birds” For more information: Wildlife and Avian Influenza – Handling guidelines to protect your health. Meegwetch, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

  • Seven New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the James and Hudson Bay Region

    To our community members:  We can confirm there are seven (7) new COVID-19 cases in our region. Please see the community case breakdown below: Community New Cases Attawapiskat 0 Fort Albany 3 Kashechewan 1 Moose Factory 3 Moosonee 0 Peawanuck 0 *WAHA has not received updates on new cases from communities marked with an asterisk (*)- case…

  • Two New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the James and Hudson Bay Region

    To our community members:  We can confirm there are two (2) new COVID-19 cases in our region. Please see the community case breakdown below: Community New Cases Attawapiskat 0 Fort Albany 1 Kashechewan 1 Moose Factory 0 Moosonee 0 Peawanuck 2 *WAHA has not received updates on new cases from communities marked with an asterisk (*)- case…

  • Community Commitment Program for Nurses

    Nursing Incentive Available! The Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) was created by Ontario Health (Health Force Ontario) to attract Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs), and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to work in Ontario. This incentive Provides $25,000 to eligible nurses in exchange for a two-year commitment. To be eligible for the CCPN, a…

  • Twenty-Eight New COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in the James and Hudson Bay Region

    To our community members:  We can confirm there are twenty-eight (28) new COVID-19 cases in our region. Please see the community case breakdown below: Community New Cases Attawapiskat 7 Fort Albany 8 Kashechewan 1 Moose Factory 0 Moosonee 0 Peawanuck 12 *WAHA has not received updates on new cases from communities marked with an asterisk (*)- case…