This summer, between June 23 and September 2, pharmacies will be on reduced personnel and a temporary schedule will be in place to accommodate communities, while considering limited resources.
Here are the updated hours of service:

WATER SHORTAGE IN CHISASIBI

June 3, 2025

Due to the Chisasibi water shortage, the Regional Hospital, MSDC, CMC, Elders Home and other facilities are operating on reduced services. Urgent and essential clinical services are being maintained.

We recommend you keep track of the Cree Nation of Chisasibi Facebook page for updates related to the water shortage.

If patients have a scheduled appointment, they can contact the CMC at 819-855-9029 or the Regional Hospital at 819-855-2744.

If you or someone you know is in distress or would like to talk to someone, they can contact the Wîchihîwâuwin Helpline at 1-833-632-4357.

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PREVENTIVE MEASURES

The CBHSSJB is coordinating the transfer of clients requiring hemodialysis and aircrafts are being made available to transfer patients and transport resources, as needed.
Water is being tested regularly to ensure quality before resuming hemodialysis treatments and other needs in community.
The Infection Prevention and Control Team has implemented temporary hygiene measures for patient care across CBHSSJB locations.

We kindly ask for your cooperation in conserving water by avoiding non-essential water use and reducing the amount of water used for cooking, bathing and showering, brushing teeth, hand-washing, laundry, washing dishes, housecleaning, gardening, and more.

The CBHSSJB recognizes this situation can be worrying, but encourages community members to support one another until the situation is resolved and thanks employees working hard to maintain services during these difficult times.