It is up to all of us to keep our children safe and prevent the spread. Teach them about safety and be a good example. Our children are vulnerable until they can get the vaccine. Wash Hands often Clean surfaces Educate about safety Social distance Don’t visit with others Sanitize Wear a mask when [Read More...]
May 11-14, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Location: Norman Linklater Memorial Multiplex For NCN members 18 and older For those still interested in getting their 1st dose of the Moderna vaccine, or requiring their 2nd dose. If you live out of town, please call to book an appt. with Benita or Karen at 204-484-2341 If [Read More...]
Is your child in grade 6, grade 7, grade 8, or grade 9? The public health team will be in the school to give school immunizations: Wednesday April 28, 2021 & Thursday April 29, 2021 This is the recommended immunization schedule for school aged children: Vaccine Age of child 4-6 Years Grade 6 Grade 8 [Read More...]
Read the April 2021 issue of Mithomahcihowin – NCN Family & Community Wellness Centre's bi-monthly health and wellness news update. Featured Story COVID-19 Vaccinations Full Force The first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation on March 24. It was used to vaccinate Elders living in the Personal Care Home, those who [Read More...]
If you are unable to receive your first or second dose of the vaccine this week, please call to pre-register for future clinics. Call to book an appointment at: (204) 484-2341 Ask for Tiffany or Martha The Public Health Department is still offering the Moderna vaccine to those that haven’t yet received their first dose. [Read More...]
The people that received the Moderna vaccine on the following dates March 24, 25 & 26, are eligible to get the second dose of the Moderna vaccine next week starting April 21-23rd. Please call the Public Health Dept (204-484-2341 ext 131, or 166) to confirm or should you have any questions regarding the Moderna vaccine. [Read More...]
Vaccination Update! Another 122 people were vaccinated over the weekend including some of our citizens living in Thompson for a total of 1174 people vaccinated (some have had two doses). We still need to vaccinate about 50% of the adults living in the community as well as our citizens living off-reserve. If we do not [Read More...]
Walk-Ins are Preferred! Location: NCN Family and Community Wellness Centre – Open Area Friday, April 9 – 1:00-4:00 pm Saturday, April 10 – 1:00-4:00 pm Sunday, April 11 – 1:00-4:00 pm Daily Random Draws for Great Prizes (Please bring ticket to enter draws) Call the Public Health Department for Information 204-484-2341 Transportation is being arranged [Read More...]
There will be a meet and greet with the Canadian Armed Forces TODAY! Where: Norman Linklater Memorial Multiplex parking lot When: TODAY! April 1, 2021 starting at 1:00 pm. You may bring your children, take pictures & ask questions if you wish. Please wear your mask & remember to practice social distancing. For those who [Read More...]
Plans are underway for an “In Community” mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic for the end of March. Get your consent forms in NOW to pre-register. You must be 18 years of age & older to receive the vaccine. The second dose will be approximately one month later. Another option is to book an appointment at the [Read More...]