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  • WAHA Emergency Departments at all sites

    To our community members: Please be advised that our four emergency departments at the Weeneebayko General Hospital in Moose Factory, Moosonee Health Centre, the Fort Albany Hospital, and the Attawapiskat Hospital…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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,…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • WAHA Patient and Program profiled on CTV National News

    At the Moosonee Health Centre, local resident Darryl Hunter is benefiting from cutting-edge cardiac care facilitated by the Medly App. This innovative app allows Darryl’s care team to continuously track…


  • Adult optometry clinic with Dr. Kana

    There will be an adult optometry clinic held at the Moosonee Health Centre from June 17-20, 2024. Community members are encouraged to book their appointments. Clinic dates and times: Appointments…


  • Remote northern hospital fights for promised federal funding for new health campus

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Weeneebayko Area Health Authority insists the Government of Canada honours 2007 agreement  (Toronto, ON, May 27, 2024) – Today, Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) President and Chief Executive…

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