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Possible exposure to COVID-19 on Polar Bear Express
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Celebrating How Far We’ve Come
History: How we got here Ten years ago, on Thursday July 10, 2010, after a three-year process, historic resolutions were signed in Moosonee, Ontario confirming commitment to integrate the provincial James Bay General Hospital and the federal Weeneebayko Health Ahtuskaywin into the new Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA). This historic event involved corporation and collaboration…
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Fort Albany now on lockdown
Fort Albany First Nation has publicly announced that it is now on lockdown. The news release states that the community will be on lockdown for 30 days effective September 25th, 2020 until October 24th, 2020 (12 a.m.). For more information, please visit: www.fortalbany.ca
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COVID-19: Kashechewan institutes curfew
(Source: CBC News) News sources state that Fort Albany First Nation is also going back into community lockdown because of this first COVID case in Mushkegowuk territory. The First Nations is requiring anyone who returns to the community to quarantine for 14 days and get tested for COVID-19, which is also now mandatory for anyone who…
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COVID-19 Update: Visitors Restricted
Due to the recent case confirmed on Moose Factory Island, the Weeeneebayko Area Health Authortiy (WAHA) has cancelled visitation hours for the next two weeks. The case confirmed was based on the announcement made by Chief Mervin Cheechoo and and Deputy Chief Earl Cheechoo on Saturday, September 12th, 2020. Please continue to practice public safety…
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General Update: Positive Covid-19 Case in Moose Factory
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New Regional Health Campus and Acute Care Project expands
Dear Future Neighbours, The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) has been serving the Moosonee and Moose Factory communities for the past 70 years out of the Weeneebayko General Hospital in Moose Factory. We have been working hard in that time to secure location and funding to build a new permanent facility. It’s been a long…
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President and CEO, Lynne Innes, says thank you
President and CEO, Lynne Innes, expressed gratitude towards those involved in ensuring that a hospital is built in Moosonee. After years of service at the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA), she indicated that the project would not be a success without the support of leaders involved and the community. Better facilities will be provided and…
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In Memory of Dorothy Wynne
Dear WAHA and Community Members: On behalf of the entire WAHA team and our Board of Directors, I want to extend our sincere condolences to the family of Dorothy Wynne. Dorothy was a long-serving board member for WAHA and the previous organizations representing Mocreebec. During her tenure, she was a strong advocate for our patients,…
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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Let’s continue to share and care for our loved ones during Suicide Prevention Month. Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate…