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Continuity of care for the Elders of Chisasibi, Whapmagoostui and Wemindji will be improved through the construction of an Elders' Home in the Cree

This summer, the CBHSSJB will award dozens of summer placements to high school, college and university students studying health and social sciences

Home delivery services of medications in Mistissini and Chisasibi will end June 22, 2022.

May 12, 2022, is International Nurses’ Day and marks the beginning of National Nursing Week. 

May 1, 2022, is National Physicians’ Day.

Due to a shortage of staff, Wemindji CMC is offering reduced service until the end of October.

Public Health is working with Chisasibi officials after a red fox hunted approximately 100 km north of the community in late March tested positive

The CBHSSJB would like to recognize and pay tribute to the dedicated service of Philippe Lubino, who has served as Director of the Chisasibi Region

The Cree Board of Health and Social Services would like to recognize and celebrate our medical laboratory technologists in Chisasibi and Mistissini

On March 30, 2022, The Nishîyû Council of Elders (NCOE) had their quarterly meeting in Gatineau, Quebec.

Waswanipi Awash Department and Waswanipi Robin's Nest will be operating under reduced services until further notice effective today, April 6, 2022.

We would like to recognize the dedication and commitment of caregivers across the Eeyou Istchee.

April is Oral Health Month and a time to celebrate the work of professionals who help us keep our teeth and gums healthy.

The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay is proud to introduce Jessica Jackson-Clement, who became Director of Youth Healing Servi

Public Health is working with Wemindji officials to contain the potential spread of rabies in the local dog population. 

Due to a shortage of hotel rooms in the Abitibi region, clients travelling to Val-d’Or, Rouyn or Amos by car are asked to call Val-d'Or Dispatch be

OCTOBER UPDATE: Due to staff shortages, the Eastmain CMC will be reducing services from October 3 to October 21, 2022.

The CBHSSJB is proud to announce the nomination of Dr. Alain Poirier to the position of Director of Public Health.

The CBHSSJB is proud to announce the nomination of Laura Bearskin to the position of Director of the Mîniwâchihiwâukimikw Healing Lodge.  

The Cree Board of Health is proud to acknowledge the dedication, passion and hard work of our nutritionists/dietitians.

Public Health recommends the following changes to reduce medical isolation, effective March 16, 2022. 

March 11, 2022 is a National Day of Observance honouring the memory of those we have lost to COVID-19, and the people they left behind.  

The Cree Health Board celebrates the dedication of our Social Workers across Eeyou Istchee and beyond from March 6 to 12, 2022.

The Cree Health Board is proud to acknowledge the dedicated work of our Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians across Eeyou Istchee.  

Eeyou Istchee is transitioning from an isolation protocol to a testing protocol for people who travel to and from Areas of Risk.