Health Tips

Community immunity is when enough people are vaccinated so they indirectly shield and protect others.

Contact tracing is key to slowing the spread of COVID-19 and helps protect you, your family, and your community.

If you test positive for COVID-19, it's important to let your close contacts know right away, so they can take necessary precautions to protect tho

COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. It can cause symptoms such as coughing, fever, and difficulty breathing.

Antiviral treatment is available in Eeyou Istchee for people with COVID-19 who are at higher risk of severe disease and hospitalization.

If you have received your COVID-19 test result, whether positive or negative, please read the instructions to understand your next steps.

COVID-19 tests help detect infections for people to take action and reduce transmission.

Depression is an extreme sadness/despair that lasts for weeks, months even years. It is profound pain that cannot be seen physically.

When you make nutritious food choices, it helps maintain your blood glucose and can help you get closer to normal levels. 

When you try lowering your stress, you might have more time to focus on the other aspects of healthy lifestyles.

Many foods contain sugar – not just sweet-tasting food. Any activity that you do will use the sugars you eat to make your body move.

You see a dog and want to pet them, right? Read about tips to stay safe around dogs and prevent dog bites.

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

A grab-and-go bag is a pre-packed bag that contains essential items that you might need in case of an emergency or disaster.

The best way to help ensure your family's safety in an emergency is to have an emergency plan.

An episiotomy is a minor surgery that widens the opening of the vagina during childbirth.

There are many things to consider when you go home after a forest fire evacuation 

Flattening of the head in newborns is quite common, but it has no negative impact on their brain development.

Influenza (flu) is a contagious lung disease caused by the influenza virus. This is a different virus than the one that causes COVID-19.

The flu (influenza) and COVID-19 are both contagious lung infections and lead to similar symptoms, but are caused by different viruses.

You can protect yourself and others by getting vaccinated.

A yearly flu vaccine (flu shot) is your best protection against the flu

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

A recall is carried out for the protection of the public when a food is unfit for consumption.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to limit our contact with others as much as possible to prevent the spread of the virus.