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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • URGENT NOTICE – Cell Service Disruption

    As of this morning, we are experiencing widespread cell service and landline disruptions. This outage is impacting the ability to make or receive phone calls, including emergency calls to 911…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

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