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COVID-19 has had a big impact on how we have felt and has caused an increase in stress, anxiety, and worry. Things you can do right now to reduce anxiety, stress and worry, related to COVID-19:
Webinars
Topic: COVID-19 Variants of Concern
Offered by: Public Health Ontario
Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Time: 10:00am – 11:00 am (EST)
About the Webinar:
This rounds session will cover an overview of the evidence to date on COVID-19 variants of concern with respect to their epidemiology and their influence on the pandemic and disease control. We will present some of the methods that are used to screen and test for variants of concern, as well as the results of targeted and surveillance testing for variants in Ontario. Finally, we will present updates from the Provincial Advisory Committee on Infectious Diseases – Infection Control regarding the evidence and recommendations for infection control measures related to variants of concern. Click here to register in advance.
Understanding Wellness in Indigenous Wisdom – Series of webinars (02MAR21)
During the presentations, participants will:
Share the importance of language – what your language says about being well
Discuss how your culture helps maintain being well
Discuss the vision of a healthy community/healthy peoples
Discuss the importance of the caregiver role and how much they are appreciated and valued by communities
To watch the series click here.
The Chiefs of Ontario are looking for individuals, youth, and Elders/First Nation Knowledge Keepers that have knowledge and experience in First Nation health research, research practices, community-based research, experience with the Regional Health Survey (RHS), reviewing and writing research projects, knowledge of First Nation research ethics to sit on the First Nation Data Governance Committee. If interested in this exciting opportunity check out the COO March newsletter
Thank you so much for all your help in organizing and operating the Clinic! The Public Health Nurses said,
“Our clinic was the best one yet” They sung everyone’s praises and send their thanks.
On behalf of our community, WE thank each and every one of you. You are all our very own heroes.
Magnetawan First Nation’s Vaccine First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic is complete!
A total of 76 Doses of Moderna were given out.
61 were Magnetawan residents and members. That’s 70% of our in-community residents over 18!
15 were Magnetawan employees who reside off territory.
Stay tuned for the date for our second dose. Once the date is set, those that were not able to receive the vaccine at the first clinic will have the opportunity to receive their first dose at the next clinic! Consent forms are available at the Health Centre.
It has been a full year since COVID-19 changed the world as we knew it. The pandemic has taken a toll on each of us in different ways and poses challenges that can be overwhelming. The Hope for Wellness Helpline is there for us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week offering mental health counselling & crisis intervention.
1 855-242-3310 No one has to battle alone.
Magnetewan First Nations has been working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada and other departments such as Health Canada, Public Safety as well as provincial and territorial counterparts.
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