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Updated Public Health Measures as of August 5th, 2021

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Updated Public Health Measures as of August 5th, 2021

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(Kahnawake – 5, Seskéha/August 2021) The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre Public Health Department and the Public Safety Commission wish to update the community on the changes made to the Public Health Measures as per Directive #65 under the Kahnawake emergency Preparedness Law.

The complete and revised Directive can be viewed  by clicking this link http://covid-19.kmhc.ca/2020/04/22/directives/  

See below for some of the measures that are in effect as of today:

  • Runny nose and/or congestion is no longer considered a primary COVID-19 symptom; therefore, testing is not required if a runny nose and/or congestion is your only symptom.
  • All Kahnawake businesses that host their clients, such as restaurants, bars, social clubs, and EDC organizations, MUST maintain a registry of people who enter and leave the premises. Public Health requires the first and last name of each individual, their phone number, and the time of entry and departure.
  • Masking is not required while outdoors, whether in a private or public setting, such as a park, playground, ball field, or small family gathering if fully vaccinated. If partially vaccinated or not vaccinated, wearing a mask is required when a 2-meter distance cannot be maintained.
  • Masking is once again required for all Kahnawake businesses and EDC Organizations in all indoor common areas (example: conference rooms and shared office spaces), regardless of the ability to maintain distancing.

The Public Safety Commission and Public Health want to emphasize that although we are on a GREEN level alert, this does not mean the pandemic is over. We must remain vigilant and follow public health measures as a means to prevent any outbreaks and keep us on the right path forward.

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REMINDER – Vaccination Clinics this week

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REMINDER – Vaccination Clinics this week

(Kahnawake – 27, Ohiarihkó:wa/July 2021)

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to remind Kahnawa’kehró:non that the following Vaccination Clinics are taking place this week at the Kahnawake Sports Complex:

  • Wednesday, July 28 and Thursday, 29 from 9am – 4:30pm: Pfizer 2nd doses and 1st doses if anyone is interested
  • Friday, July 30 from 9am – 4:30pm: Moderna 2nd doses and 1st doses if anyone is interested

Appointments are preferred by calling the KMHC at 450-638-3930, extension 2295. However, walk-ins are welcome while vaccine supplies are available.

The most recent cluster of cases is related to the DELTA variant. From the analysis of this cluster, Public Health has learned that this variant causes a more widespread transmission at a much quicker pace. Double vaccination is demonstrated in the literature to be most effective in protecting individuals from hospitalization and death, especially in the face of COVID-19 variants.  

If you are interested in reading more about recent studies regarding vaccination, visit the COVID-19 Messenger RNA Vaccine page on the Quebec Health portal.

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Current Public Health Measures as of July 20, 2021

Current Public Health Measures as of July 20, 2021 as per Directive # 65       

(updates/modifications highlighted in yellow)       

Symptomatic Individuals:

  • Individuals with COVID-like symptoms, whether vaccinated or not, are required to self-isolate and are required to be tested for COVID-19 at the KMHC testing site (preferable) or another testing site (Chateauguay is best following Kahnawake to ensure faster results)
  • Change to COVID-19 symptoms: Runny nose and/or congestion is no longer a COVID-19 symptom.  Therefore, testing not required for runny nose and/or congestion. (Especially important in daycare or school settings.  Your child can attend daycare if only presenting with a runny nose and no other symptoms). 
  • KMHC testing site presently opened on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  Make an appointment by calling 450-638-3930 ext. 2296 or ext. 2275.
  • Persons over 6 years of age may now get tested with a gargle test if you present to the testing site within the first 7 days of symptoms.  You must have symptoms at time of test or test will not be reliable.

•           Chateauguay testing site: 167 Maple Boulevard, 1-877-644-4545.  Appointment required.

Contact Tracing:

•           Fully vaccinated individuals (7 days post 2nd dose), will no longer be asked to self-isolate if in contact with a positive case (some exceptions possible as recommended by Public Health)

•           However, if fully vaccinated and in contact with a positive case, Public Health requires that you self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms daily over a period of 14 days.  If you develop symptoms, self-isolate and get tested for COVID-19.

  • All Kahnawake businesses and restaurants must maintain a registry of people who enter and leave the premises.  Public Health requires first and last name of each individual, their phone number and time of entry and departure

Masking:

•           Masks are still mandatory in all indoor public settings (example: pharmacy or grocery store)

•           Masking is no longer required in outdoor, public and private settings (example: ball field, small family gathering) if fully vaccinated. If partially vaccinated or not vaccinated, wearing a mask is recommended when 2-meter distance cannot be maintained.

•           Masking in office spaces of community organizations are no longer required when in a seated area and where 2-meter distancing can be maintained OR where protective barriers are in place (plexiglass, dividers).  Examples are: meeting/conference rooms in organizations such as MCK, KMHC or KSCS; group offices; classrooms in Kahnawake schools.  Masks remain mandatory in all common areas when moving from one area to another.

•           Masks are not required in indoor private settings if fully vaccinated and agreed upon by all participants (this includes in a person’s private vehicle).  Immunocompromised individuals who are fully vaccinated should still wear masks when in private settings.

•           Public Health recommends that individuals use their judgement, knowledge and education and acceptable level of risk when deciding about masking in their personal indoor and outdoor home environment

Distancing:

•           2-meter distancing is required in indoor public settings and in private areas of community organizations, if not fully vaccinated

•           2-meter distancing is recommended in outdoor public settings, if not fully vaccinated and especially if you are vulnerable person and not fully vaccinated

  • 2-meter distancing is not required in outdoor private settings if everyone is comfortable with that decision.

•           Public Health recommends that individuals use their judgement, knowledge and education and acceptable level of risk when deciding about distancing in their personal indoor and outdoor home environment

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KMHC Public Service Announcement – COVID-19 Vaccination Booking Coming Soon

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Tsothohrhkó:wa/January 7, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccination Booking Coming Soon​

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to inform the community about the upcoming COVID-19 Vaccinations. Currently, no appointments are being booked. 

KMHC kindly asks the community to refrain from calling to book an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccination. We will notify the community when appointments will begin, which is expected to be scheduled very soon.    

To stay up-to-date with the latest information, please visit www.covid-19.kmhc.ca   

Read the COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs here  

KMHC thanks the community for its patience and understanding. 

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KMHC Public Service Announcement – COVID-19 Vaccination Prioritization

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Tsothohrhkó:wa/January 7, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccination Prioritization

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) is extremely happy to kick-off the vaccination campaign for our community.  We wish to inform all that currently, vaccinations are being distributed according to the Quebec Vaccination Priority List which can be accessed through this link.  At the present time, we are in the process of completing Priorities 1 and 2.  As vaccines become available, we will move down the priority list.  

Here is an estimate of what you might expect regarding when you will be vaccinated (percentages and completion rates are based on those people who have consented to receive the vaccine):   

Priority 1: Residents of long-term care facilities, Intermediate Resources, and Family Type resources 

  • KMHC inpatient: COMPLETE  
  • Turtle Bay Elder’s Lodge: COMPLETE  
  • ILC: week of January 11th  
  • With extra vaccine doses provided in error yesterday, 11 paramedics were also vaccinated on January 6th. 

Priority 2: Employees of the Health and Social Service network  

  • KMHC inpatient, Turtle Bay Elder’s Lodge and Independent Living Center employees: 90% complete  
  • Other front-line employees of KMHC and KSCS: in progress and expected completion week of February 1st (based on present knowledge of the availability of vaccine)  

Priority 3: private long-term residences: not applicable to Kahnawake  

Priority 4: remote First Nation communities  

  • At this time, it is unclear if Quebec will recognize ALL First Nation communities as a priority status, although a recent agreement between Indigenous Services Canada and the Ministry of Health and Social Services appears to move in that direction.  Our goal is to have vaccinated our whole community by the end of March. 

     

Both KMHC and the COVID-19 Task Force are aware of the many vulnerable members of our community who should be prioritized.  In fact, we believe that the WHOLE COMMUNITY deserves to have quick, easy access to the COVID-19 vaccine.  We continue to fight to make this happen but until it does, we are subject to the Quebec vaccination schedule.  

We will continue to provide you with up-to-date information. 

To stay up-to-date with the latest information, please visit www.covid-19.kmhc.ca   

Read the COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs here  

KMHC thanks the community for its patience and understanding. 

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KMHC Communiqué – Christmas Gift Tree 2020

Simple vector christmas tree made from paper stripe - original new year card

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to inform the community that this year’s Christmas Gift Tree for the Residents will be done by phone. Due to the pandemic, there will be no physical tree for community members to take a tag.

Here is the process to follow if you are interested in participating in this year’s Christmas Gift Tree:

  •  Call KMHC at 450-638-3930 to speak with the Switchboard Operator
  • The operator will enter the caller’s name and contact information on a list
  • The operator will provide the caller with a number, anonymously representing one of our residents
  • The operator will provide the caller with important shopping details such as clothing sizes and other preferences. Food (Prepackaged or Homemade) is not accepted 
  • Once all numbers are distributed, the event will close
  • Gifts must be dropped off the Sunday Drop-Off from 10:00-1:00, on December 13th

Please label all gifts with the assigned number for easy identification.

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KMHC Communiqué – KMHC Board of Directors Respond to Bullying

Shé:kon Kahnawa’keró:non

As members of the Board of Directors for the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC), we understand that the COVID-19 Pandemic is a stressful and trying time for everyone.  The health and wellbeing of our friends and family is foremost in everyone’s thoughts and actions. The entire staff at KMHC have been working diligently to ensure the health and safety of all our clients, as well as collaborating on the community level with the COVID-19 Task Force.

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of all our staff and management team. Also, to remember the importance of being kind to one another during these difficult times.

 Should any community member have any comments or complaints, please contact the KMHC Users Committee at 450-638-3930 extension 2205 to voice their concerns.

Senhniseriiósten,

Board of Directors
Kateri Memorial Hospital Center

Rhonda Kirby
Bronson Cross
Stephanie Horne
Joseph Styres
Lois Montour
Kathy Jacobs
Arnold Lazare

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KMHC Communiqué – Community Health Check Begins Again

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to inform the community that a new Health Check is now underway.  The goal of the health check is to identify those with COVID-related symptoms and ensure testing if required. The health check will also allow the Task Force to better evaluate the health of the community and make important decisions moving forward.

Phone calls are already underway to everyone in the Kahnawá:ke Directory, as well as those who have submitted their phone number to healthcheck@kmhc.ca.​  If you do not have a landline and would like to submit your number, please submit to this email address in order to receive a phone call.

The online version Self-Health Check remains available for those not listed in the Directory, may have missed their call, or want to conduct a Self-Health Check. Every person who completes the online version will receive a follow-up call from KMHC; please remember to enter your full name and phone number to assist KMHC.

Community members are always encouraged to call 450-638-3930 ext. 2225, 2275, 2276, or 2296, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Friday to be given a Health Check over the phone to see if they require testing.

Click here to conduct a COVID-19 SELF HEALTH CHECK

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KMHC Communiqué – Dr. Fuller Continues Work for Public Health

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to inform the community that Dr. Fuller has had to cancel her clinics until further notice. With the second wave of the pandemic, her work and time commitment as a Public Health doctor with Public Health of the Cree Health Board has increased drastically and she has had to postpone her progressive return to a usual clinic schedule.  

Please be aware that this is temporary – Dr. Fuller is planning to return to KMHC as a family doctor, and she hopes to begin scheduling clinic time to be able to see her clients at KMHC as soon as possible. Dr. Fuller has asked KMHC to share this message: 

” I’m very sorry that I cannot be available to you directly for clinic appointments during this challenging time. I know from my own experience how it is often challenging to access appointment visits with one’s family doctor and how frustrating that can be when you are trying to get help when you need it. It has always been important to me as a doctor to try my best to ensure my patients can get an appointment within a reasonable amount of time. I am grateful to my wonderful colleagues at KMHC for continuing to find ways to help you get the medical care you need during my temporary absence. Thank you for understanding that I am currently needed elsewhere, and for doing your part, whatever that is, in keeping people around you safe during this pandemic. I hope to see you all again as soon as possible.” 

Dr. Colleen Fuller, MD MSc, CCFP, FRCPC
Public Health & Preventive Medicine Physician, Onkwata‘karitáhtshera, Kahnawà:ke and Public Health Department of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay Family Physician, Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre, Kahnawà:ke Faculty Lecturer, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University 

Despite Dr. Fuller’s absence, KMHC would like to assure the community that Dr. Fuller’s patients can continue to access care at the hospital when needed. 

For anyone who is Dr. Fuller’s patient, if you have any semi-urgent issues, please contact us to speak first with a nurse. For any urgent issues please go to the nearest emergency room. Our Saturday clinics remain available for all our patients in the community. 

Patients with long-standing prescriptions from Dr. Fuller will be able to renew any long-term prescription medication with the pharmacist at KMHC. The pharmacy will be able to match the original duration of the prescription of a minimum of three (3) months; for the pharmacy to renew, the prescription must have been for a minimum of a three (3) month period. Patients who go to another pharmacy should ask their pharmacist if the same arrangement can be made. 

KMHC greatly appreciates our community for all the continued support, patience, and understanding during these trying times. 

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KMHC – Communiqué – COVID-19 Test Results Delays

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) wishes to inform the community of the delays currently being experienced with receiving test results for the COVID-19 Testing Site. This delay is due to the increased volume of tests being conducted province-wide.


Currently, results are expected to be returned 5 to 6 days after being sent out. Those who are awaiting results are advised to continue to self-isolate until their results are received and public health lifts their isolation.

KMHC would like to thank the community for its continued patience and understanding throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.