Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Site: Saint-Régis
Service: Department of Health - Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR3758 | Last Full Update: 28 May 2017 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Akwesasne |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | First St and Hilltop Dr |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 579 Cornwall, ON K6H 5T3 |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Unknown |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (6 April 2020) If feeling unwell, call Kanonhkwa’tsherí:io Health Facility at 613-575-2341 and ask for the medical clinic. A nurse from the medical clinic will triage all clients over the phone to assess whether an individual needs an in-person appointment or if they can proceed with a telephone appointment. For more detailed information, visit the website Health centre focused on family and community health * health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses * referrals to other local health services and personal development groups available on and off reserves Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health * culturally appropriate programs and services for Aboriginals, combining traditional healing and Western medical practices * information about living with diabetes Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children: supports for pregnant women and families with young children * home visits by nurses and other home visitors help expectant and new parents with having a healthy pregnancy and birth, breastfeeding, nutrition, child development, and being a parent Maternal Child Health: supports for pregnant women and families with infants * counselling to discuss breastfeeding, nutrition, safety, child development, and parenting Mental Health Counselling: one-on-one, couple, and family counselling * mental health screening and assessments * short-term and long-term counselling * confidential Traditional Healing: Aboriginal healing methods to restore balance and connectedness * holistic approach to individual, family, and community health * one-on-one sessions, traditional spiritual ceremonies, and cultural workshops that support social, artistic, and intellectual traditions |
| Hours | Administration Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Akwesasne |
| Eligibility | Members of Mohawks of Akwesasne First Nation * Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children : pregnant women and families with children 6 years and under |
| Application | Call or visit * valid health card and certificate of Indian status (if applicable) required |
| Languages | English ; Mohawk |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Childbirth Education ~ Indigenous Communities ; Community Health Centres ~ Indigenous Communities ; Condition Specific Treatment ~ Diabetes ~ Indigenous Communities ; General Counselling Services ~ Indigenous Communities ; Parenting Skills Classes ~ Indigenous Communities ; Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ; Traditional Indigenous Healing |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-575-2341 ext 2351 |
| Fax | 613-575-1169 |
| Website | www.akwesasne.ca/content/medical-clinic |
| Primary Executive | Director of Health |
| Other Details | |
| Resources | Website |