Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Site: Saint-Régis
Service: Department of Health - Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility
Record #: OCR3758 | Last Full Update: 28 May 2017 |
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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 |