Health Tips
Nasal irrigation, or rinsing, is a technique to rinse the nose and get rid of mucus.
Knowing your blood pressure, and what a healthy target is for you, can help you stay healthy
High blood pressure is when the force of the blood in your arteries is higher than normal.
Occupational Therapy (O.T.) offers services to babies, infants, children and teenagers that improve their ability to:
Flattening of the head in newborns is quite common, but it has no negative impact on their brain development.
If there is a large rise in the number of cases of an infectious disease, we may need to take additional precautions to keep people safe.
Precautionary measures are safety steps you can take to prevent getting or spreading infectious diseases.
An infection is when germs enter someone’s body and start to make the person sick.
Be careful when using propane equipment during a power outage. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Reduce the risks of using drugs and or alcohol. Stay safe by planning ahead.
Syphilis is a contagious bacterial infection that is mostly transmitted through sexual contact.
Cree Leucoencephalopathy (CLE) and Cree Encephalitis (CE) are diseases which are passed from parent to child.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is an infection caused by a virus and is common among babies and children under age 5.
Antiviral treatment is available in Eeyou Istchee for people with COVID-19 who are at higher risk of severe disease and hospitalization.
Haemophilius Influenzae type a (called Hia for short) is a kind of bacteria that can cause mild to severe disease, especially in young children und
Mpox, or monkeypox, is a viral disease that can spread through close contact with someone carrying the virus.
COVID-19 tests help detect infections to take action and reduce transmission. Testing is an important layer of protection against the virus.
Grief is a natural process and can be very painful to work through, and can often come in waves triggered by memories.
Youth anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues. We’ve all experienced some level of anxiety at one point or another in our lives.
The best way to help ensure your family's safety in an emergency is to have an emergency plan.
Avian flu is a disease that affects wild and domestic birds. The risk of people catching Avian flu from birds is very low.
Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose, and the person being bullied has a hard time defending themselves.
Through regular medical appointments and monitoring your blood pressure, you can detect high blood pressure early so that you can manage it and pre