News
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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 sciences category for her work to improve the quality of care and access to it in the western James Bay and Hudson Bay region of…
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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 strike does not negatively affect clients. While Canada Post is on strike, IPS will notify clients of appointments using an automated voicemail message system (a…
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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 their communities. Share your input and help guide the planning of healthcare services in your community. Elders, or those not familiar with online surveys can…
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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 recognized their collaborative efforts in developing the Medly program at WAHA. Medly is a digital health platform designed for patients with heart failure. The program allows patients…
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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, the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority Redevelopment Project. Pomerleau Healthcare Partners has been awarded a fixed price contract of $1.8 billion to finalize the design, build and finance…
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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.