Nipissing First Nation Health Services
58 Semo Road P2B3K2 Sturgeon Falls, ON, Canada

Happy #IndigenousNursesDay and #NationalNursesWeek to our incredible nursing team at Nipissing First Nation! Your hard work and dedication does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated! Meet our talented team of RNs and RPNs in the short bios below..

Nurses Week We wish to recognize the nursing staff here at Nipissing First Nation Health Services. Miigwech to you all!

COMMUNITY UPDATE #13: Work from Home Measures Extended until June 14th; Updates on COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout & Rapid Testing Units View/download the full notice here: bit.ly/33DbeSm or in the comments section, or visit our website for more information and regular updates.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RPN Internship - One Year Contract

#GetReal #FreeToBeMe More info on CMHA https://cmha.ca/

UPDATED Community Notice re: Garden Village Outdoor Rink * New COVID-19 Guidelines in effect during Provincewide Shutdown * View the full notice in the comments section, or click here to view/download it: https://bit.ly/34NEB5g... The link for bookings is: https://bit.ly/3ryofYi. The draft schedule is posted below.

** HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 11, 2021 ** Following yesterday's announcement by Premier Doug Ford that Ontario is imposing a provincewide shutdo...wn effective 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 26th, the closure of all NFN offices will be extended to Monday, January 11, 2021. View the Holiday Office Closure Extension Notice here or in the Comments section: bit.ly/3mC1yyw Visit our website for updates about essential services and contacts during our extended office closure: nfn.ca/covid19/

The Stop Overdose BC campaign was adapted by the North Bay Parry Sound Drug Strategy Committee, which includes Lisa Lurz, Addictions Counsellor at Nipissing First Nation and Laura Liberty, HIV Coordinator at the Anishinabek Nation. Recognizing the importance of dispelling stigma and stopping discrimination against people who use substances (including the Indigenous population which has been over-represented in overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic), Lisa and Laura inv...ited Chief and Council and community members to share their images and messages. Stop the Shame. Stop the Blame. Stop the Stigma. HARM REDUCTION MEETS PEOPLE WHERE THEY ARE

Please welcome Vicky Laforge. She is the new Recreation Activator with Nipissing First Nation Health Services. Keep watch for upcoming activities posted for live stream break time fitness beginning next week. FITNESS BREAKS

Community Notice re: Garden Village Outdoor Rink View the full notice in the comments section, or click here to view/download it: https://bit.ly/3gXUmM0

MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST Permanent FT with Benefits Apply by Friday, December 11th at 4:30pm. View all current opportunities on our website:... https://www.nfn.ca/jobs/ See more

December 1, 2020 Contact Nipissing's Non-Insured Health Benefits Coordinator at 705-753-3312 ext. 2233 or [email protected]. Visit nfn.ca/health-services/nihb/ for more information.

ZOOM SESSION COVID-19 & TRADITIONAL MEDICINE TEACHINGS WITH JOSEPH PITAWANAKWAT December 1st, 2020... 1pm - 3pm Open to all Community members Register by emailing: [email protected] Deadline to register is this Thursday Nov 26! See more

Please see the update below from the Anishinabek Nation. An update from Chiefs of Ontario is also posted in the Comments section. Nipissing's Jordan's Principle contact is: Brandie Fong, Manager of Children's Services 705-753-3312 ext. 3001 or [email protected]

** SUPPORT FOR LEARNERS ** You can get financial support to help with additional costs during the 2020-2021 school year due to COVID-19. Eligible parents or gua...rdians will receive a one-time payment of: $200 for each child up to age 12 $250 for each child or youth up to age 21 with special needs You are eligible if your child: attends a publicly funded school attends a private school attends a First Nation operated or federally operated school attends school in-person or online is homeschooled is enrolled in child care is at home For students attending First Nations schools, simply select: My child is not enrolled in either a public or private school Then select drop down option: My child is attending a First Nation operated or federally-operated school Learn more about the funding: https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-learners Apply for funding: https://www.iaccess.gov.on.ca/SupportForLearn//index.xhtml

Attention writers and dreamers! There is still room to join Cole Forrest's FREE Script Writing for Short Film workshop! No film or script writing experience is ...necessary! You're invited to come learn with us! Mondays on Zoom 1pm to 3pm. DM, call, or email to register: [email protected] 18+

Public Health Sudbury & Districts moving to yellow level of provincial COVID-19 response framework https://www.phsd.ca/public-health-sudbury-districts-moving/ ... Today, the Government of Ontario placed Public Health Sudbury & Districts in the Yellow-Protect category of the provincial COVID-19 response framework. Strengthened public health measures will come into effect in our service area to help control the spread of COVID-19 on Monday, November 16, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. These measures include limited hours of operations for certain settings, reduced recreational program sizes, additional enforcements and fines, and enhanced education in high-risk settings. Our case counts are at an all-time high with 42 (updated) of our 204 total cases reported in the last week alone. We are averaging about 12 high risk contacts for each case so far. These numbers combined with how stretched our public health and health care systems are, mean that stronger protection measures are needed, said Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health with Public Health Sudbury & Districts. The Yellow-Protect restrictions must be accompanied by a re-commitment of everyone to the basic public health prevention measures. How this surge in cases evolves and the measures and restrictions that will be necessary to control it are in our hands. Make no mistake, our everyday actions either allow the virus to spread or allow us to contain it. We can choose wisely and dig deep, added Dr. Sutcliffe. Regardless of which provincial category we are classified in, we must assume that COVID-19 is everywhere and take necessary precautions. Keeping our communities safe and our health care, education, social services and economic fabric strong means counting on everyone to do the right thing. #Sudbury #PublicHealth #Manitoulin

Download the Culturally Defined Community Withdrawal Management Program brochure here: https://bit.ly/3o9dyJ8 Contact: 705-753-1375 or email [email protected] for more information.

This Mental Illness Awareness Week, we encourage everyone to learn how to build their mental health, normalize talking about mental health, and get support when needed. Learn more: http://ow.ly/PzKu50Bz0Pu #MIAW

Learning Together online event. Register by October 15th. Kits can be picked up in Sturgeon Falls, North Bay or Mattawa. https://www.thelearningpartnership.ca///learning-together

Ontario is putting a pause on social circles, asking people across the entire province to now only come in close contact with those inside their household as COVID-19 cases spike to unprecedented levels. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement today and also declared new restrictions for certain businesses in three COVID-19 hotspots (Ottawa, Peel and Toronto). Read Ontario's full news release here: https://news.ontario.ca//ontario-implementing-additional-p

Let’s work together to: Stop the shame. Stop the blame. Stop the stigma. #stopstigmanorth To learn more about this campaign, please read the news release below or visit: www.myhealthunit.ca/stopstigmanorth

Ontario Revises COVID-19 Screening Guidance for Schools and Child Care to Reflect Latest Public Health Advice As a result of these changes, students and children: * with a fever or cough will still need to stay home until they consult with a health care provider and receive an alternative diagnosis, or a negative COVID-19 test. * with symptoms that are commonly associated with other illnesses, such as a runny nose or headache will be advised to stay home for 24 hours, after w...hich they can return to school or child care if their symptoms are improving. * with two or more of these symptoms will be advised to stay home until they consult with a health care provider and receive an alternative diagnosis, or a negative COVID-19 test. In addition, the symptom list for children in school and child care no longer includes abdominal pain or conjunctivitis (pink eye). The screening tool for children in school and child care will be updated effective tomorrow (Oct. 2)and can be accessed here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/

UPDATE: The start date for the Integrated Children's Program has been set for Tuesday, October 13th. Please visit our website for more details and to download the application form.

FYI - We now have a dedicated email for the Recreation Reimbursement Applications.

*** DRIVE-IN INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION CLINICS 2020 *** The influenza (flu) vaccine is not for COVID-19 (this vaccine is still in development) however it is important to consider getting it because: With more people getting protected by the flu vaccine there will be less burden on the health care system tasked with treating COVID-19. The flu and COVID-19 have similar symptoms. If you get sick with the flu, you will most likely also be sent for COVID-19 testing. You can reduce the need to test by getting the flu vaccine. Getting the flu can increase the risk of COVID-19 complications, if you get COVID-19 too.

Ontario Releases Updated COVID-19 Modelling for Second Wave - Following Public Health Measures Remains Critical to Stop the Spread

Due to the significant increase of COVID-19 cases in Ontario, the opening of the Fitness Centre and Arena has been postponed. Both facilities including the Poo...l will tentatively open on October 19. The health and well-being of our residents and staff is our priority. If the numbers continue, or further restrictions are imposed by the Province and/or health officials, the reopening may be delayed. While we are not seeing many active cases in our district, we must stay the course to ensure that we continue this way. We will continue to monitor developments over the next few weeks. An update will be provided closer to the reopening date. En raison de l'augmentation des cas de COVID-19 en Ontario, la Municipalité reporte l'ouverture de la Salle de mise en forme et de l'Aréna de Sturgeon Falls. Ces deux installations, ainsi que la Piscine, ouvriront provisoirement le 19 octobre. Si le nombre de cas augmente, ou si des nouvelles directives sont exigées par la Province, la réouverture pourrait être retardée. La santé et le bien-être de nos résidents et de notre personnel est notre priorité. Bien que nous ne voyions pas un grand nombre de cas dans notre district, nous devons tous faire notre part pour nous assurer que les chiffres continuent de cette façon. Nous continuerons de suivre les développements au cours des prochaines semaines. Une mise à jour sera fournie à l'approche de la réouverture.

Our monthly newsletter is available at www.nfn.ca/newsletters and can be mailed or emailed to you by request to Gen Couchie at 705-753-2050 or [email protected]. The direct link to the October newsletter is: https://bit.ly/2HxvKMj

VIRTUAL SESSIONS FOCUSED ON ADDICTIONS: October 13th - What is Addiction? October 20th - Harm Reduction October 27th - Relapse Prevention... For more information or to register for one or more of these sessions, please contact Ken Hazel or Amanda Dokis at 705-753-1375 or by email to [email protected] or [email protected]. ** Open to NFN Community Members **