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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…

  • 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…

  • Weeneebayko Area Health Authority to address federal funding for its new health campus issue

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Advisory  [Moose Factory, ON, May 24, 2024] — The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) will be holding a press conference to address the total lack of funding…

  • WAHA’s Dr. Innes proves portable MRI works in remote hospitals

    We’re thrilled to celebrate one of our very own, Dr. Elaine Innes, on the successful publication of pioneering work done here in our region at Weeneebayko General Hospital on the effectiveness of…

  • WAHA Medical Transportation Introduces Peawanuck Charter Service

    It can be challenging for many First Nations Individuals living in remote fly-in Communities to access necessary medical care. WAHA Medical Transportation Services is diligently working to improve quality service…

  • NIHB – Medical Transportation Quick Facts

    The Patient Medical Travel Program (Patient Travel) is a Non-Insured Health Benefit that provides funding to registered First Nations and recognized Inuit persons to access medically required health services in…

  • WAHA Medical Transportation Charter and Office Closure

    There will be no scheduled Weeneebayko Charter flights between Friday, December 22, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024. Charter Services will commence on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. During this period,…

  • WAHA Medical Travel Weight Restrictions

    The WAHA charter, local medical van, water ferry, and helicopter provide travel for patients (escorts) attending medical appointments. All patients (escorts) are restricted to 25 pounds when utilizing medical transportation.…

  • BORN Ontario Cybersecurity Incident

    BORN Ontario is a prescribed perinatal and child registry that is funded by the province’s Ministry of Health. BORN Ontario was the victim of a cybersecurity incident earlier this year…

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