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Mistissini
Cree title (syllabics)
ᒥᔅᑎᓯᓃ
- Ambulance
- Fire Department
- Medical Emergency
- Non Emergency Contact Number
- Police Emergency
- Public Safety
- Social Emergency
Mistissini Community Miyupimaatisiiun Centre (CMC)
ᒥᔅᑎᓯᓃ ᒥᔫᐱᒫᑎᓰᐅᑲᒥᒄ
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General hours
Sunday:
Open for emergencies
Monday:
9:00-17:00
* Hours subject to
Tuesday:
9:00-17:00
statutory holidays
Wednesday:
9:00-17:00
Thursday:
9:00-17:00
Friday:
9:00-17:00
Saturday:
Open for emergencies
Awash services improve the well-being of pregnant women, infants and young children (birth to 9 years old), and their families through a culturally safe and integrated services approach.
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Uschiniichisuu services improve the health and well-being of youth by providing services in communities, clinics and schools, and by addressing developmental needs in the transition to adulthood.
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Chishaayiiyuu services improve the health and well-being of adults over the age of 30 by offering appropriate services in communities, CMCs and MSDCs.
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Dental professionals address oral health needs, including cleaning teeth, filling cavities, extracting teeth, providing dentures, performing root canals, attaching crowns and carrying out orthodontic work.
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Pharmacy services, staffed by professional pharmacists and assistant pharmacists, deliver prescribed medications to clients. Mistissini pharmacy hours are as follows until further notice. >> 9 am to 5 pm Sunday to Friday and closed on Saturdays. <<
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Service available to clients with impairments or injuries that compromise mobility.
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Maanuuhiikuu is responsible for planning and organizing mental health services across Eeyou Istchee and off-Territory as needed.
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Mistissini Multi-Service Day Centre (MSDC)
ᒥᔅᑎᓯᓃ ᓇᓈᐦᑯ ᐐᒋᐦᐄᐧᐁᐅᑲᒥᒄ
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General hours
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00-5:00
* Hours subject to
Tuesday:
9:00-5:00
statutory holidays
Wednesday:
9:00-5:00
Thursday:
9:00-5:00
Friday:
9:00-5:00
Saturday:
Closed
Nanaahkuu Wiichihiiweukamikw / Multi-Service Day Centre (MDSC) is a place for people to gather, to heal, and to learn.
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Home care is a set of services to help you or your loved one live safely and comfortably at home.
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Allied Health refers to those areas that affect health and well-being, but which lie outside medical services. The Allied Health team works with medical professionals to address health problems and to maintain health and well-being.
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Youth Healing Services Regional Centre for Eeyou Istchee
ᐅᔅᒋᐱᒫᑎᓰᐧᐃᓐ ᐁ ᒦᓂᐧᐋᒋᐦᑖᑲᓅᐦᒡ
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General hours
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00-17:00
* Hours subject to
Tuesday:
9:00-17:00
statutory holidays.
Wednesday:
9:00-17:00
Thursday:
9:00-17:00
Friday:
9:00-17:00
Saturday:
Closed
The Department of Youth Protection aims to ensure the safety of all children under 18 years of age in Eeyou Istchee.
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Regional Public Health Department
ᒥᔫᐱᒫᑎᓰᐧᐃᓐ ᐁ ᐅᐦᒋ ᑲᓇᐧᐋᐸᐦᑖᑲᓄᐦᒡ
Contact Information
General hours
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00-17:00
* Hours subject to
Tuesday:
9:00-17:00
statutory holidays.
Wednesday:
9:00-17:00
Thursday:
9:00-17:00
Friday:
9:00-17:00
Saturday:
Closed
Local Governance
Roberta Petawabano
Local director
Christine Petawabano
Board member
Related News
May 12, 2022, is International Nurses’ Day and marks the beginning of National Nursing Week.
The Cree Board of Health and Social Services would like to recognize our nurses, working across all nine communities and beyond, for their dedication to providing the best possible care to our clients. Their work is invaluable in the fight against COVID-19 as well.
The Public Health Department of the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay recommends that masks continue to be worn indoors in Eeyou Istchee, even after changes to Quebec’s indoor masking policy take effect.
Masking is still recommended in all indoor public spaces in Eeyou Istchee after May 14.
May 1, 2022, is National Physicians’ Day. The CBHSSJB would like to recognize the physicians across Eeyou Istchee and beyond for their tireless contribution to providing the best possible care to Eeyouch and Eenouch. The past two years were especially demanding, but our physicians have shown dedication, commitment, and above all, perseverance.
The modern community of Mistissini is located on the south shore of Lake Mistissini, about 90 km north of Chibougamau. Mistissini means “big rock” and takes its name from an immense boulder that has served as a landmark for generations.
Updated
February 23, 2022
