Weeneebayko Area Health Authority

As the year comes to an end, we thank our communities, partners, and staff for your continued support. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and bright New Year from all of us at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority.

Today on Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect on the bravery and sacrifice of those who served, and continue to serve, our country. We honour their memory, their courage, and their enduring impact on our freedom and peace. Lest we forget.

Today we Honour National Indigenous Veterans Day. We recognize the courage and sacrifice of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans whose service has protected and strengthened Canada.

Wachay, honored to receive Gold in the 2025 @CCPPP_P3 Awards for the WAHA Redevelopment Project. A proud partnership with @Pomerleau, marking a new beginning for health care across the James Bay and Hudson Bay region. #WAHA #P3Awards #NewBeginnings #IndigenousHealth

We’re proud to share an article by Dr. Jamaica Cass, Director of the Queen's-Weeneebayko Health Education Program, featured in The Conversation!

John Wright has been appointed Director of Diagnostic Imaging Services at WAHA, in partnership with @TADHospital This new role will strengthen regional care and innovation in Northern Ontario. Learn more: waha.ca/news/new-leade… Please join us in welcoming John to our team!

Today on #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the strength, culture & knowledge of First Nations, Inuit & Métis Peoples. As an Indigenous-led hospital, we’re proud to walk in the footsteps of our ancestors, serving with heart, tradition & purpose.

Dr. Elaine Innes who is the first Indigenous physician from the region, whose journey from nurse to Chief of Staff reflects powerful leadership and deep dedication to care. Their stories are a reminder of the impact of Indigenous leadership in building stronger, more inclusive healthcare systems.

On June 4, we celebrated signing our Redevelopment Project contract with @Pomerleau alongside community members, partners & funders. A big step toward better care, closer to home. 💙 🎥 Watch speaker highlights in our event video: youtu.be/BZcmvxfkUn4?si…

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 Throughout June, we honor and uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ members of our communities. We reaffirm our commitment to fostering safe, inclusive environments where everyone is valued and respected.

The latest WAHA Newsletter – Wihtamakewin – is now online! Catch up on community news, health updates & more. 📖 Read now: waha.ca/wihtamakewin #WAHA #Wihtamakewin #IndigenousHealth #NorthernOntario

Making connections @TransformHF stakeholder conference to improve cardiac care 4 remote northern Indigenous communities. Pictured left @slfnha Assoc Medical Dir Alanna Morgan & r Medly coordinator Kristen Beck.

Congratulations! Mandy Gull-Masty (@Mandyingaround) Rebecca Chartrand (@ind_strategy), @BuckleyBelanger and Rebecca Alty. All Indigenous MP's who have been named to cabinet.

In celebration of National Nursing Week, we're proud to see our President & CEO, Lynne Innes, recognized by the Ministry and Northern College for her inspiring journey from frontline nursing to the C-suite. A true testament to leadership, resilience, and dedication. Congrats!

Do you need a reason to golf? Play a round @NobletonLakes Golf Club (only 1 hr from Toronto) on June 16 and help raise money to improve healthcare services for remote First Nations communities in Ontario's northeast. For more info & to register visit: wahafoundation.ca/5th-annual-gol…

Please join us in congratulating our President and CEO, Lynne Innes for being awarded a King Charles III’s Coronation Medal for her dedication to improving healthcare services in our region. Read more on our website at: waha.ca/news/lynne-inn…

Today and everyday, we stand in solidarity with survivors and families. We remember. We honor. We will not forget. #MMIWG2S #NoMoreStolenSisters

Happy #NationalPhysiciansDay to the doctors who work every day to keep us healthy, hopeful, and strong. Thank you for your unwavering dedication. 🩺💙 #ThankYouDoctors #PhysiciansDay

This Black History Month, we honor the resilience, leadership, and legacy of Black Canadians. @ WAHA, we recognize our shared history and strength in unity. Together, we celebrate diversity and the trailblazers inspiring future Black leaders every day. 🌍❤️💛💚#BlackHistoryMonth

As the year comes to an end, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing communities, partners, and staff members. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and bright New Year ahead!