Kapuskasing and Area Family Health Team
142 C Progress Crescent P5N 3H6 Kapuskasing, ON, Canada

Please be advised of the revised COVID-19 Testing Centre hours for administrative staff: Monday to Friday 8 am to 12 pm If you would like to book an appointment, have any questions or would like swab results, please call 705-367-4613 and leave a voicemail. A call will be returned to you as soon as possible.... * * * * * * Veuillez prendre connaissance des heures d'ouverture révisées du centre de dépistage de la COVID-19 pour le personnel administratif: Lundi au vendredi 8h à 12h Si vous souhaitez prendre rendez-vous, avez des questions ou souhaitez obtenir des résultats d'écouvillonnage, veuillez appeler le 705-367-4613 et laisser un message vocal. Un appel vous sera retourné dans les plus brefs délais.

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** UPDATE: Clinic booking closed ** Are you currently experiencing a fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, congestion, vomiting or other symptoms? If you are concerned you may have COVID-19, have been told to isolate, do NOT qualify for a PCR test and would like to be assessed by a physician, please call us at 705-371-2220 ext 6001 to book an appointment. An assessment clinic is being held on Wednesday January 12 from 12 pm to 4 pm. Walk-ins are not permit...ted. ** MISE À JOUR : Réservation de la clinique fermée ** Avez-vous actuellement de la fièvre, de la toux, un essoufflement, un mal de gorge, des maux de tête, de la congestion, des vomissements ou d'autres symptômes ? Si vous craignez avoir la COVID-19, qu'on vous a dit de vous isoler, ne qualifier pas pour un test PCR et que vous aimeriez être évalué par un médecin, veuillez nous appeler au 705-371-2220, poste 6001 pour prendre rendez-vous. Une clinique d'évaluation se tiendra le mercredi 12 janvier de 12 h à 16 h. Les walk-ins ne sont pas autorisées.

The number of Omicron cases is rising rapidly in Ontario such that individuals with symptoms indicative of COVID-19 can be presumed to be infected with COVID-19... and should initiate timely self-isolation to prevent transmission in the community. Please refer to the following documents for guidance (see images): 1. You have symptoms and are concerned you may have COVID-19. Now what? 2. You’ve been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 on PCR, rapid molecular, or rapid antigen test. Now what? 3. You’ve been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 on PCR, rapid molecular, or rapid antigen test and you work in a highest risk setting. Now what? . . Le nombre de cas liés au variant omicron augmente rapidement en Ontario, de sorte qu’il est possible de présumer que les personnes qui présentent des symptômes indicatifs de la COVID-19 sont infectées par la COVID-19 et devraient commencer l’auto-isolement en temps opportun afin de prévenir la transmission dans la communauté. Veuillez vous référer aux documents suivants pour obtenir des conseils (voir images): 1. Vous présentez des symptômes et craignez d’être atteint de la COVID-19. Que devez-vous faire maintenant? 2. Vous avez été exposé à une personne qui a obtenu un résultat positif à un test de dépistage de la COVID-19 (test PCR ou test antigénique rapide). Que devez-vous faire maintenant? 3. Vous avez été exposé à une personne qui a obtenu un résultat positif à un test de dépistage de la COVID-19 (test PCR ou test antigénique rapide) et vous travaillez dans l’un des milieux à risque élevé. Que faire maintenant?

L’Ontario change la période d’isolement pour les gens ayant la COVID-19 ou y ayant été exposés. Si vous être complètement vacciné, isolez-vous et cessez l’isole...ment après 5 jours si vos symptômes s’améliorent pendant 24 heures et que vous avez suivi les mesures de SPO. news.ontario.ca//lontario-met-a-jour-ses-mesures-et-ses-di See more

Ontario is changing the isolation period for those with COVID-19 or who have been exposed. If you are fully vaccinated, isolate for 5 days. You can end isolatio...n after 5 days if symptoms are improving for 24 hours and all public health measures are followed. https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-updating-public-health-me See more

We wish you a happy holiday season! Stay safe and be kind Joyeuses fêtes à tous! Soyez prudent et gentil

You are not required to self-isolate if you meet ALL of the following criteria: You are not a household contact, AND You are fully vaccinated, AND You do ...not have any symptoms of COVID-19, AND You are not immunocompromised. ***If you work in a high-risk setting, see below before returning to work*** If you said yes to all of the above questions, self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms daily for 10 days from the date on which you were exposed. Avoid non-essential visits to settings with vulnerable individuals (i.e., volunteering or visiting long-term care homes, shelters, or childcare settings). If you develop symptoms, self-isolate immediately and get tested. Do I need to inform my employer? All individuals who have been exposed to COVID-19, are encouraged to advise their employer and follow their guidance. ***Individuals who live, attend, work or volunteer in a high-risk setting, must advise their employer of the exposure. High-risk settings include hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, congregate living settings (i.e. shelters), schools and childcare settings. Your employer will complete an assessment before confirming whether or not you can return to work in one of these high-risk settings***.

Please be advised that we will be closed beginning on December 24, 2021 and will reopen on January 3, 2022. Happy Holidays! Veuillez noter que nous serons fermés à partir du 24 décembre 2021 et rouvrirons le 3 janvier 2022. Joyeuses Fêtes!

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COVID TESTING CENTRE HOLIDAY HOURS: December 20 Telephone hours from 8:30 am to 3 pm December 21 Swabbing Clinic from 8:30 am to 11:30 am December 22 Swabbing Clinic from 8:30 am to 11:30 am... December 23 Swabbing Clinic from 8:30 am to 11:30 am December 24 STAT December 25 CLOSED December 26 CLOSED December 27 STAT December 28 Swabbing Clinic from 8:30 am to 11:30 am December 29 Swabbing Clinic from 8:30 am to 11:30 am December 30 Swabbing Clinic from 8:30 am to 11:30 am December 31 STAT January 1 CLOSED January 2 CLOSED If you would like to book an appointment, have any questions or would like swab results, please call 705-367-4613 and leave a voicemail anytime throughout the week. A call will be returned to you as soon as possible. * * * * * * * * HEURES D'OUVERTURE DU CENTRE DE DÉPISTAGE DE LA COVID PENDANT LES FÊTES: 20 décembre Heures téléphoniques de 8h30 à 15h 21 décembre Clinique d'écouvillonnage de 8h30 à 11h30 22 décembre Clinique d'écouvillonnage de 8h30 à 11h30 23 décembre Clinique d'écouvillonnage de 8h30 à 11h30 24 décembre STAT 25 décembre FERMÉ 26 décembre FERMÉ 27 décembre STAT 28 décembre Clinique d'écouvillonnage de 8h30 à 11h30 29 décembre Clinique d'écouvillonnage de 8h30 à 11h30 30 décembre Clinique d'écouvillonnage de 8h30 à 11h30 31 décembre STAT 1 janvier FERMÉ 2 janvier FERMÉ Si vous souhaitez prendre rendez-vous, avez des questions ou souhaitez obtenir des résultats d'écouvillonnage, veuillez appeler le 705-367-4613 et laisser un message vocal à tout moment de la semaine. Un appel vous sera retourné dans les plus brefs délais.

Join us at the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at La Forge on December 20, from 8 am to 8 pm! Don't forget to bring a mask and your health card! Book your appointment here: http://phu.fyi/covid-vaccine Il y aura une clinique de vaccination COVID-19 à La Forge le 20 décembre de 8h00 à 20h00! N'oubliez pas votre masque et votre carte santé!... Prenez rendez-vous ici: http://phu.fyi/covid-vaccine

Please call the Kapuskasing COVID Testing Centre at 705-367-4613 to book a swab appointment if you were recently exposed to a positive case. Please leave ONE voicemail and your message will be returned accordingly. Veuillez appeler le centre de dépistage de la COVID de Kapuskasing au 705-367-4613 pour prendre rendez-vous pour un écouvillon si vous avez récemment été exposé à un cas positif. Veuillez laisser UN message vocal et votre message sera retourné en conséquence.

AstraZeneca Vaccine bookings are now available for: - Adults 55 years and older A clinic will be conducted on April 22 for the Kapuskasing and Area Family Health Team patients. A limited amount of vaccines are available. If you are interested in receiving your first dose of the vaccine, please contact us at 705-371-2220 ext 6001, 6002, 6003, or 6004.... * * * * * * Les réservations de vaccins AstraZeneca sont maintenant disponibles pour: - Adultes de 55 ans et plus Une clinique sera organisée le 22 avril pour les patients de l'équipe de santé familiale de Kapuskasing et de la région. Une quantité limitée de vaccins est disponible. Si vous souhaitez recevoir votre première dose du vaccin, veuillez nous contacter au 705-371-2220, poste 6001, 6002, 6003 ou 6004.

We have a significant increase in cases of COVID-19 in the region. The PHU is responding to this crisis and will be calling contacts of confirmed cases but it will take time. Please be patient. Stay home if you think you are a contact of a case and get tested if you develop symptoms. Stay safe. Nous sommes témoins d’une hausse considérable des cas de COVID-19 dans la région. Sachez que l’équipe du BSP répond à cette crise et qu’elle appellera les contacts des cas confirmés. Cependant, cela prendra du temps. Nous vous prions d’être patient. Restez à la maison si vous pensez avoir été en contact avec un cas et faites-vous tester si vous présentez des symptômes. Restez en sécurité.

Un grand merci à Jody Tessier pour le généreux don d'un fauteuil roulant à l'Équipe de santé familiale de la région de Kapuskasing! A big thank you to Jody Tessier for generously donating a wheelchair to the Kapuskasing and Area Family Health Team!

Eligible individuals include: - Staff and essential caregivers of long-term care homes, retirement homes and First Nations elder care; - Individuals who work i...n a health care agency (Highest, Very High, High Priority and Moderate Health care workers - https://bit.ly/3cc6wQE); - Adult chronic home care recipients; - Adults 75 years and older; - Indigenous adults (First Nation, Métis or Inuit) who are 18 years or older; - Adults (18 years or older) who live in the same household with an adult are Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit). Appointments are required. Walk ins will not be accepted. Individuals who are eligible can book an appointment online by calling the health unit at 705-360-4819 or 1-800-461-1818.

The demand for testing at our COVID-19 Testing Centre has tremendously increased. We are asking everyone to please be kind and patient with our staff as they are doing everything they can to call everyone back as soon as possible. To book your COVID-19 testing appointment, please call 705-367-4613. Please ensure to only leave ONE voicemail with your name/telephone number and we will return your call within 24 hours. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday as well as during Stat...utory holidays. As a reminder, testing is done by appointment ONLY. Walk-ins are not permitted. Thank you for your patience and understanding. * * * * * * * Les demandes de tests de dépistage à notre Centre de COVID-19 a considérablement augmenté. Nous demandons à chacun d'être gentil et patient avec les membres de notre personnel car ils font tout leur possible pour rappeler les gens dès que possible. Pour réserver votre rendez-vous pour les tests COVID-19, veuillez appeler le 705-367-4613. Veuillez-vous assurer de ne laisser qu’UN seul message vocal avec votre nom / numéro de téléphone et nous vous rappellerons dans 24 heures. Nous sommes fermés le samedi et le dimanche ainsi que pendant les jours fériés. Rappelez-vous que les tests se font UNIQUEMENT par rendez-vous. Les visites sans rendez-vous ne sont pas autorisées. Merci pour votre patience et votre compréhension.

If anyone needs help registering for their COVID-19 vaccine, call the Kapuskasing and Area Family Health Team at 705-371-2220 at extension 6001, 6002, 6003, or 6004 and we will be happy to help.

Update for Thursday, April 1, 2021 The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is not reporting any confirmed cases among residents in the health unit area. Visit phu.fyi/c...ovid-cases for more information about confirmed cases in the PHU region. For more information about COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine sequencing, please visit our website at: phu.fyi/covid-vaccine Our COVID-19 information line is open today from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call the toll-free number, 1-800-461-1818. See phu.fyi/offices for local contact numbers.

There are still 19 spots left. Go on-line and schedule your COVID-19 vaccine!

Please be advised that we will be closed on Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5. Veuillez noter que nous serons fermés le vendredi 2 avril et le lundi 5 avril.

We are happy to help our patients of 75 years of age and older with booking their COVID vaccine. Please call us at 705-371-2220 if you or a family member requires assistance with booking. Nous sommes heureux d'aider nos patients de 75 ans et plus à réserver leur vaccin COVID. Veuillez nous appeler au 705-371-2220 si vous ou un membre de votre famille avez besoin d'aide pour réserver.

BULLETIN: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Individuals aged 75 years of age and older in PHU Region As we continue to work through the final groups in Phase 1 ...of Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan the Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is pleased to announce upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for individuals who are 75 years of age and older (born in 1946 or earlier). Any eligible individual living in a smaller outlying community is always welcome to schedule into these clinics. Hornepayne - Hornepayne Community Arena - Tuesday, March 30 Iroquois Falls - Community Centre - Tuesday, March 30 Kapuskasing - Sports Palace - Saturday, April 3 Timmins - Mountjoy Arena - Monday, April 5 Smooth Rock Falls - Community Centre - Tuesday, April 6 Cochrane - Pavilion - Wednesday, April 7 Hearst - Claude Larose Arena - Wednesday, April 7 Matheson - Matheson Community Arena - Friday, April 9 Appointments are required. Walk ins will not be accepted. Individuals who are eligible can book an appointment online at phu.fyi/covid-vaccine or call the health unit at 1-800-461-1818. As we expect an increase in calls, please book online if you are able. If you need to call to book an appointment, please only leave one message and you will receive a call back within one business day. If you are a caregiver of an individual aged 75 or older who does not use technology, we’re asking you to help notify them of these clinics. You can also help them book online or contact the health unit on behalf of the individual who qualifies. At this time, caregivers who don’t meet the age requirements are not eligible to the COVID-19 vaccine. For more information, visit our website: phu.fyi/coronavirus.

BULLETIN : Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in the PHU region for Eligible Residents The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is sharing that some upcoming clinics w...ithin the health unit region are available for booking for eligible residents. Eligible individuals include: Staff and essential caregivers of long-term care homes, retirement homes and First Nations elder care; Highest, Very High and High Priority Health care workers (https://bit.ly/3cc6wQE); Adult chronic home care recipients; Adults 80 years and older; First Nation people, Métis and Inuit who are 18 years or older - Matheson, Curling Club: Saturday, March 27, at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Kapuskasing, Sports Palace: Saturday, March 27, at 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. - Cochrane, Pavilion: Sunday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Appointments are required. Walk ins will not be accepted. Individuals who are eligible can book an appointment online at phu.fyi/covid-vaccine or call the health unit at 1-800-461-1818. If you live in other parts of the PHU region or if you were not able to schedule an appointment at these clinics, please be patient. More vaccine clinics are being planned in the PHU region over the next few weeks. We will let you know as dates, times and locations are confirmed. Everyone in the PHU region is a priority and everyone who wants a vaccine will get a vaccine. Because the vaccine arrives in waves, there isn’t enough vaccine to immunize everyone at the same time. Stay tuned for information on how the vaccine plan is progressing. Thank you for your patience. phu.fyi/coronavirus

Face and mouth shields are NOT a suitable face covering option to prevent against COVID-19. They do not fit snugly around the mouth, nose and chin and can allow... the respiratory droplets caused by COVID-19 to spread. Face shields do not replace a face covering and if they are used, should be used with a mask. Visit our website for more information https://phu.fyi/covid-masks. See more

The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is currently planning for COVID-19 vaccine clinics for health care workers as per the Ministry’s Guidance for Prioritizing Healt...h Care Workers for COVID-19 Vaccination (https://bit.ly/312b5qc), starting this week across the region. If you are a health care worker, please pre-register to book your COVID-19 vaccine at phu.fyi/hcw-registration as soon as possible. We are offering the following clinics for health care workers: Hearst Monday, March 22, 2021 Kapuskasing Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Timmins Tuesday, March 23, 2021 Clinics in Matheson, Iroquois Falls, Cochrane, Smooth Rock Falls and Hornepayne will be scheduled this week. We will share the dates for others in the next few days.

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The Kapuskasing and Area Family Health Team and the Physicians working with us would like to advise you that we are here for your healthcare needs. During this State of Emergency, we are open for virtual, phone, and some in-person appointments. Physicians are happy to discuss your healthcare needs with you during a scheduled appointment. We appreciate your cooperation. If you want to book an appointment with your physician or with one of our nurses, please call the number ...shown below. If you have urgent healthcare needs, please go to the Sensenbrenner Hospital Emergency Department. * * * * * L'équipe de santé familiale de Kapuskasing et de la région et les médecins qui travaillent avec nous aimeraient vous informer que nous sommes ici pour vos besoins de santé. Pendant cet état d'urgence, nous sommes ouverts pour des rendez-vous virtuels, téléphoniques et en personne. Les médecins sont heureux de discuter de vos besoins de santé avec vous lors d'un rendez-vous prévu. Nous apprécions votre coopération. Si vous souhaitez prendre rendez-vous avec votre médecin ou avec l'une de nos infirmières, veuillez appeler le numéro ci-dessous. Si vous avez des besoins médicaux urgents, veuillez vous rendre au département d'urgences de l'Hôpital Sensenbrenner.

Individuals living away from home, including those studying at colleges and universities, should consider doing a self-quarantine, or reducing close contact wit...h others, 10 to 14 days before returning home for the holidays. Parents, we know how exciting it is to welcome our children home from school during the holidays. Please consider our shared responsibility remind your children of the safety measures in place, to limit their contacts and stay home as much as possible. See more

If you’re a frontline worker in the COVID-19 response, know that you’re not alone. Talk about your experiences and feelings with someone you trust. Take care of yourself, including your mental health.

With the rise of COVID-19 cases in the region, local health partners are developing a Local Pandemic Team. Find out how you can help https://bit.ly/3iw5vE...F Avec l'augmentation des cas de COVID-19 dans la région, les partenaires locaux développent une équipe locale pandémique. Découvrez comment vous pouvez aider https://bit.ly/3iw5vEF PLEASE SHARE! VEUILLEZ PARTAGER!

The Porcupine Health Unit is issuing an alert. Through the Opioid Surveillance and Early Warning System an increase in suspected opioid overdoses has been ident...ified in the Cochrane District. If you suspect an overdose, call 911 immediately, administer naloxone if available, and wait for help to arrive. The Good Samaritan Act provides protection from arrest and breaches for simple possession. Although naloxone can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, it wears off within 30 to 90 minutes, so it is important to seek further medical attention. There are other ways to reduce the risks of an overdose, including not using alone, using small doses, and avoiding mixing substances. People who use drugs, and their family and friends, should be familiar with the signs and symptoms of overdose and how to provide first aid, including administering naloxone. Free Naloxone kits are readily available throughout the area at Porcupine Health Unit offices and at many pharmacies. A list of sites is available at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-naloxone-kits-free.

There is only 1 more day to apply for our Registered Practical Nurse temporary full-time position! * * * * * * * * * Il reste que 1 jour pour postuler pour notre poste d'infirmière auxiliaire autorisée/infirmier auxiliaire autorisé temporaire à temps plein!

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