Month: March 2020

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Secondary Featured News

Launch of Kahnawake911 central info hub for emergency service-related situations

The Public Safety Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK), Kahnawake Mohawk Peacekeepers and Kahnawà:ke Fire Brigade wish to announce the launch of Kahnawake911, a new central information hub for emergency service-related situations on Facebook.

“We are currently in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Lloyd Phillips, the Commissioner of Public Safety. “The emergency service providers are working together to ensure that correct up-to-date information is made available to community members on this new Kahnawake911 page. This includes preventive measures to help limit the spread of the virus, measures being taken by Kahnawà:ke organizations that serve the public, and general updates.”

Search ‘Kahnawake911’ to find it on Facebook. Turn notifications ‘on’ if you wish to be notified of any posts.

Important: for health-related information, call Quebec Info-Santé at 811.

“It is important that we all work collaboratively to make the most efficient use of our resources during this challenging time,” Phillips concludes. “Today’s launch of Kahnawake911 is an important tool to reassure our community that they will receive proper and useful information in a timely manner.”

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Secondary Featured News

K1037 Talkshow on COVID-19

Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre representatives Lisa Westaway, Dawn Montour-Lazare, Leslie Walker-Rice & Public Safety Division representative Lloyd Phillips are featured on the March 11th K1037 Partyline Talkshow.

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Daily Bulletin

COVID-19 Screening Process at KMHC

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre would like to inform the community that effective immediately, the number of exterior entrances to the hospital will be reduced as part of the COVID-19 screening process put in place today, March 11, 2020.

As part of this precautionary measure, the exterior entrance to the pharmacy will be closed. This decision was made to protect our most vulnerable clients and our staff. To access the pharmacy, KMHC asks that clients use the main entrance of the hospital and follow the screening process with security.

All client traffic will be screened in the two existing entrances to KMHC. Clients not in distress but meeting criteria for screening will be instructed to go home with written documentation on self-isolation and to call Info-Santé 8-1-1. A log will be kept of these clients and a follow-up phone call will be made by our Infection Prevention and Control nurse.

For more information Services Québec has setup a hotline at 1 877 644-4545 for anyone that may have inquiries about COVID-19.

We still urge those who suspect they may have any symptoms such as cough, fever and/or breathing problems and any recent travel outside Canada in the last 14 days to dial Info Sante 811 to speak with a nurse. Info-Santé has many nurses on staff specifically for COVID-19. They will provide you with immediate information and directions.

KMHC appreciates your continued patience and understanding during this situation.

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Coronavirus situation being monitored

The Public Safety Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) and the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) would like to assure all Kahnawa’kehró:non that they are well aware of the situation regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its affects globally. It should be made clear that there is currently no pandemic, and the situation is being monitored.

To avoid unnecessary stress, we are encouraging people to ensure they are getting their information from credible sources, such as the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Center for Disease Control, and other professional organizations.

“The risk to the average person is low,” states Commissioner of Public Safety, Lloyd Phillips. “Health care professionals are frustrated with the amount of false information on social media and with the 24-hour news cycle that makes the issue headline news every hour.”

As COVID-19 is a public health issue, the KMHC will take the lead if any Kahnawà:ke response is required, and Public Safety will support and partner when needed. Kahnawà:ke has a Pandemic Plan, and we have also identified key individuals who would be ready to assist in our efforts should the need arise.

KMHC and Public Safety will continue to monitor the situation through the Public Health Agency of Canada, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and the World Health Organization and will update the community as required.

As with any virus or infections, the community is encouraged to take usual precautions, such as hand washing and cough etiquette.

For any questions, please contact Public Safety at 450-632-0635 or email pubsafe@mck.ca.