Services
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Physician services
Our medical staff are committed to providing exceptional health care to all by supporting a culturally appropriate environment that makes every effort to ensure Cree translation services are provided, access to Traditional Healers and ceremonies are available and a courteous medical staff that are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the comfort and…
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Social Services
WGH’s Social Services Department is committed to providing support for inpatients and their families during their stay at Weeneebayko General Hospital (WGH). For further information about the Department, please see below. Contact information To access this Department or for more information, please contact (705) 658-4544 ext. 2296 Hours of operation Monday – Friday, 8 am…
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Support Services
Our Support Services department provides non-medical support services to ensure that WAHA operates smoothly, and in a clean and safe environment. The department provides the following services: Maintenance /Operations of Facilities Housekeeping Laundry Dietary (patient meals) Reprocessing & Medical Devices (cleaning and sterilizing medical equipment) IT Support (Wi-Fi, software support, computer support) Material Management (ensuring…
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Specialty Clinics
WAHA is very pleased to offer a variety of different specialty clinics, enabling people in the WAHA region access to these services. Through these clinics, WAHA is bringing specialists closer to the region. Appointment referrals To have access to specialty service clinics, people will require a referral from a physician to use these services. Appointments…
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Nursing Services
WAHA Nursing Services Department works closely with doctors to provide hands on care for patients. WAHA’s nurses are highly skilled and offer patients a wide range of services. All nurses working within WAHA sites require licensing with the College of Nurse of Ontario to practice. There are 3 different types of nurses working within WAHA…
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In Patient Pharmacy
Location WAHA’s Inpatient Pharmacy is located within Weeneebayko General Hospital (WGH) in Moose Factory and provides prescriptions for all patients that become inpatients at WGH, Fort Albany or Attawapiskat Hospitals. Prescriptions The Inpatient Pharmacy at WGH uses a unique process for filling the orders for each site, this process is as follows: An off-site pharmacist…
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Dialysis
Contact Information Manager of Specialized Services: (705) 658-4544 ext. 2433 What is hemo dialysis? Weeneebayko General Hospital (WGH) provides “hemo dialysis”, a process for removing waste and extra water from the blood when a patient has lost kidney function or their kidneys are no longer working (renal failure). A patient is hooked up to a…
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Diagnostic Imaging
What is diagnostic imaging? The use of state-of-the-art technology to take pictures and videos of the body to provide doctors and nurses with an inside look into the body. This is done by professionally trained and experienced radiology technologists. This assists doctors and nurses in determining a diagnosis and available treatment options. In addition, it…
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Diabetes Program
Focus of the Program The Weeneebayko Diabetes Health Education Program is a community based program that assists people with diabetes, of all ages and at any stage of the disease. The program’s focus is on providing education that assists with the treatment and management of diabetes. Location The program is located within Weeneebayko General Hospital…
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Dental Services
WAHA Dental Services is committed to providing friendly and exceptional dental care for all clients in the WAHA region. Services provided WAHA’s Dental Services provide a full range of dental treatment such as: hygiene (cleaning), fillings, root canals, prostho (dentures, hockey mouthguards, night guards), perio surgery (gum surgery), extraction (tooth removal), as well as preventative…
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Telemedicine Services
What is telemedicine? Telemedicine (also known as two-way video conferencing) is a wonderful tool that allows a patient to see and speak with a physician without the inconvenience or expense of traveling to see them. WAHA has been a leader in using this technology through the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN). The telemedicine service significantly decreases…