GCT3 Niibin (Summer) Newsletter 2022

HEALTH
DEPARTMENT UPDATE
We would like to introduce our new
Federal Health Policy Analyst, Michael
King. Welcome to the team Michael!
CANCER CARE & DRUG TASK FORCE
Cancer Survivorship Campaign was launched August 24th we would like to acknowledge
the work of Derek Kelly; Kirsten Wahsquonaikezhik and Donald Copenace. Campaign
packages will be disseminated to each community and health organizations and will
include a video of each personal journey with cancer, posters and postcards of the
survivors. You can also visit the website to view the videos and access more information
on cancer www.gct3.ca/CancerSurvivorship.
COVID-19 is still very active and
increasing within the Northwest region.
Vaccinations for fourth dose have been
expanded to include 18-59 years of age
and a pediatric vaccine has been
approved for children 6 months to five
years. Omicron variants are dominating
the cases and new vaccines are being
developed to better combat the new
virus but won’t be available until late fall.
Everyone is encouraged to get their
boosters and recommended to
wear masks in public spaces.
Opioid Research has been extended to December 2022. The research is focused on
understanding the data in Treaty #3 with regards to overdose and drug related deaths.
We have had compassionate conversations with families in Manitoba and Ontario about
their loved ones and have also heard the recommendations and key messages they have
shared with us. Final report will be shared with the IAO; Ontario, Ontario & Regional
Coroner’s office; Drug Task Force and Chiefs.
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