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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 with Transform HF and Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) teamed up to create an animated short film that dives into heart health accessibility in the…
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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 completed in order to communicate personal health information by email to patients. Please contact IPS toll free at 1-844-356-1178 or by email at referralsIPS@kingstonhsc.ca in order to request the…
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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 his heart health remotely from Toronto, ensuring prompt intervention if needed. In partnership with University Health Network (UHN), the integration of Medly for patients with…
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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 will be 30 minutes, patients need to register with the reception clerk before their appointment. For more information and to book your appointment, call: 705-336-2341.
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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 and continues to look for ways to ensure our patients can attend their medical appointment(s) as seamlessly as possible. WAHA Medical Transportation Services will be…
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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 the nearest appropriate health facility. The most economical and efficient means of transportation is to be used, considering the urgency of the situation and the…
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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, we will be utilizing limited commercial flights when we can accommodate. Please note that WAHA Medical Transportation and ISC cannot provide transportation services for “emergent”…
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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. The only exception is medical equipment i.e. dialysis equipment and wheelchair. By exceeding the weight restriction: Passengers are responsible for making alternative arrangements for any…
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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 and your information may have been impacted. The incident was caused by a vulnerability in the file transfer software BORN Ontario utilized, called MOVEit. We…