Mississauga First Nation

At this time the Elders Bus will ONLY be delivering Medications on TUESDAY’s, no more personal trips to the grocery store or other stops. We are working on a replacement system as soon as possible.

Health Services at MFN Health Clinic

Clinic/Special Service Change at MFN Health Clinic

Red Pine Lodge - CLOSED to Visitors

Niigaaniin UPDATE

The main office is OPEN. Please book an appointment to visit as we are observing COVID-19 protocols. Cheques will be issued by mail only. We are also implementing DIRECT DEPOSIT options for clients going forward.

Food Bank Information

How to Access the Food Bank

LOCAL BUSINESSES COVID-19 CHANGES

Mississauga First Nation observes public health information that comes from Algoma Public Health. Our region is operating under the guidelines of Ontario's Framework for Reopening our Province. The Algoma District is permitted to follow business guidelines under Stage 3. See more information here.

PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION

COVID-19 COMMUNITY STATUS UPDATE

Feb 24, 2021 - Algoma Public Health - Screening

Feb 9, 2021 - Community Notice
- Community Survey
- COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
- Vaccination Appointment Information

Feb 2, 2021 - COVID-19 Update
There is evidence of Community Spread in the surrounding communities of East and Central Algoma.

Please remember to follow public health measures:

Only go out if it is necessary
Keep personal hand sanitizer in your pocket
Please maintain physical distancing of 2 meters (6 feet) away from people outside your household.
Wash your hands often
Wear your mask
Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose and mouth as much as possible
Stay home if you feel sick and arrange to get tested
If you have been exposed to someone with symptoms of respiratory illness, please book an appoint for testing and stay home

Call the COVID-19 Assessment Centre at the North Shore Health Network (Blind River) at 705-356-2265 x2661 to book your test.

If you have any questions, call Krysta Sawyer, MFN Community Health Nurse at 705-356-1621 x2231 or 705-919-2001

Jan 29, 2021 - Vaccine for Band Members

Jan 28, 2021 - Covid-19 Algoma Public Health Update

Thursday, January 28, 2021: There are no known cases of COVID-19 in Mississauga First Nation, please continue to practice social distancing.

NOTICE FROM MFN COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Algoma Public Health

PREVENTION

September 14, 2020 - Know The Difference

July 20, 2020- Mask Wearing

July 13, 2020 - 10 Person Rule

July 6, 2020 - Covid Alert- Cross Border Alert

June 25, 2020 - 10 person rule

June 11, 2020 - Contact Tracing

May 26, 2020 - Pros and Cons- Covid Prevention

May 20, 2020 - Living Well with Diabetes

May 14, 2020 - Quit Smoking

April 22, 2020 - Covid 19 Update

Info from our Community Health Nurse

How to self-isolate

Difference between self-monitor, self-isolate, and isolate
Being prepared

TESTING & SYMPTOMS

Contact your primary care provider or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 if you’re experiencing symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus.
OR
Algoma Public Health 705-356-2551.
Please do not visit an assessment centre unless you have been referred by a health care professional.
Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency.

Cleaning Surfaces

Take a self-assessment

How to self-monitor for symptoms #1
How to self-monitor for symptoms #2

How to care for someone with COVID-19

NORTH SHORE HEALTH NETWORK

Reduced Services at NSHN Mar 30, 2020

NSHN Implements Screening for Patients & Visitors
NSHN Suspends Non-Essential Visitors
Visit NSHN website for most up to date information.

July 7, 2020 - NIHB Program Update

April 29, 2020 - New Dietitian Introduction

Mental Health Resources

Jun 14, 2021 - Building Resiliency / Music and Laughter
- Don Amero Musical Event (YOUTUBE)

Sep 14 - Crystal Meth INFO