News
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New Leadership in Diagnostic Imaging Service at WAHA
Building on our strong foundation, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) and Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) are pleased to announce an expanded partnership to include a formal leadership role for…
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New Indigenous Harm Reduction Program launches
WAHA responds to toxic drug supply crisis, and opioid poisonings As Indigenous communities continue to face the devastating impacts of a toxic drug supply and the rising number of opioid…
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Introducing HPV Self-Collection
Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable. Screening tests like HPV self-collection can find HPV early, before it can cause cancer. What is Cervical Cancer? Cervical cancer is cancer in the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…