Health Tips

Opioids are drugs with pain-relieving properties used to treat chronic or severe pain. 

Cocaine is highly addictive, powerful stimulant commonly used as a party drug.

Cannabis (weed) is a psychotropic drug that affects the brain and can change your mood, how you think, your awareness or your behaviour.

If you choose to drink alcohol, there are ways to do it safely and responsibly.

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in Eeyou Istchee.

Gonorrhea is the second most common sexually transmitted infection in Eeyou Istchee.

Washing your hands is a simple yet effective way to prevent infections in healthcare settings.

Anemia – or “weak blood” – may sometimes be caused by a lack of iron in your diet.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly gas that can build up in your home without you realizing it. You cannot see, smell, or taste it. 

Hemodialysis is a process of purifying the blood of a person whose kidneys are not working normally.

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.

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.

The online world has its advantages and risks.

Avian flu (also known as H5N1) is a flu virus that mostly affects wild birds and poultry, and can lead to illness and death. 

Respecting our elders is the best way to learn about our Cree traditions. And show we care.

Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects parts of the brain that control memory, thought and language. 

Extreme heat can put your health at risk, causing illnesses like heat stroke and even death.

As wildfire burns through forests and grasslands, it produces dense smoke that can be a major source of toxic air pollutants.

Palliative Care is treatment and support to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life for people with a serious illness that can not be cured. 

If someone you care about is being mistreated... See it. Name it. Check it.

The Cree Health Board Residential School Resolution Health Support Program, part of Maanuuhiikuu Mental Health Services, is here to help.

One of the biggest challenges with disabilities, especially those considered invisible, like Autism Spectrum Disorder - is a lack of understanding.