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During COVID-19 Outbreak please be advised that ANHH has moved to Level 3 Family Presence

In consultation with the care team, one essential family/support can be designated to assist with care if needed (self-care, mobility, nutrition & behavioural needs)
Options for outdoor visits to be determined in consultation with local MHOs
Two essential family/support members can be present at the same time for:
- Palliative care, hospice care or those who are high risk for loss of life/had a dramatic shift in function/are unlikely to leave the hospital; – – Patients in: intensive care; maternal, postpartum and pediatric units

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Memorandum

January 20, 2022
Kendra Filteau, Director of Acute & Clinical Services

Temporary Service Reduction

Please be advised that due to continued staffing pressures and declared COVID-19 Outbreak status, All Nations’ Healing Hospital (ANHH) will experience further temporary reduction to acute in-patient services. Effective immediately there will be temporary closure of two additional in-patient beds to a total capacity of eight beds.

Emergency services remain open 24/7

The situation will be monitored by the local MHO to resume full in-patient capacity as soon as safely able. We apologize for this continued impact to service. Your patience and understanding during this challenging time are greatly appreciated.

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Outbreak of COVID-19 Declared in All Nations’ Healing Hospital

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Memorandum

(UPDATED) January 14, 2022
Kendra Filteau, Director of Acute & Clinical Services

Temporary Service Reduction

Please be advised that All Nations’ Healing Hospital (ANHH) will have temporary reduction to acute in- patient services. Effective immediately there will be temporary closure of FOUR in-patient beds to a total capacity of TEN beds as a result of staffing challenges and to ensure ability to provide safe patient care.

Emergency services remain open 24/7

The services will be reassessed on a continual basis, to resume full in-patient services as soon as able.
We apologize for this inconvenience. Your patience and cooperation during this time is greatly appreciated.

Memorandum

Date: December 10, 2021

To: our internal and external partners

From: Sonya Mayo, Lab & Diagnostics Supervisor

Re: Resumption of Lab & X-ray Services

Effective Monday, December 13^th, 2021 Lab and X-ray services at the All Nations’ Healing Hospital will resume regular outpatient hours as follows;

Hours of Operation for outpatient blood collections, x-ray’s, and ECG’s will be

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

Thank you for the cooperation during the temporary reduction in hours. Please contact the Lab department for any questions at 306-332-3627.

Sincerely,

Sonya Mayo

Lab & Diagnostics Supervisor

The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society (FNCFCS) has been instrumental in holding the Government of Canada accountable in their implementation of Jordan’s Principle through legal cases held by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.

In the video below, “Wanted: Moral Courage in Social Work with Dr. Cindy Blackstock”, Dr. Blackstock, executive director of FNCFCS, discusses the ongoing complexities and challenges that surround the implementation of Jordan’s Principle, and according to her, “Reconciliation means not saying sorry twice” (Blackstock, 2008).

For more information, please contact our Jordan’s Principle Health Navigators:

Deanna Hoffort (306-332-3658) and Kelsey Moore (306-332-8247)

Visit the Department Page

Resources:

“Moral Courage and Justice for First Nations Children” by Desiree Terry
- Article from the Saskatchewan Social Worker, November 2021, Volume 32, Number 3 (Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers)

“Wanted: Moral Courage in Social Work with Dr. Cindy Blackstock”

To view the latest Covid-19 Bulletin from Indigenous Services Canada – Saskatchewan region, please click on the image below or click here:

Notice of Temporary Lab Service Disruption

Date: October 15, 2021

To: Our clients, community members, and partners

From: Sonya Mayo, Lab & Diagnostics Supervisor

Re: Temporary Disruption to Outpatient Lab & X-Ray Hours

Effective Monday October 18^th, 2021, the Lab & Diagnostics department at the All Nations’ Healing Hospital will have temporary reduction in outpatient hours.

Hours of Operation for outpatient blood collections, x-rays and ECG’s will be as follows:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will return to regular hours of operation as soon as feasible. Please contact the Lab department for any questions at 306-332-3627.

Thank you for your understanding,

Sonya Mayo

Lab & Diagnostics Supervisor

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October 7, 2021

ATTN: First Nation community members across Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan is in the midst of a fourth wave of COVID-19 that is more dangerous than previous waves. Our province is seeing record high rates of daily new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and ICU admissions. The Delta variant and low rates of vaccination are the two main factors driving the growth of these new cases.

The Delta variant is the dominant variant of concern circulating in Saskatchewan. This variant is transmitting more quickly and to more people within communities than previous variants. It often results in more severe outcomes, particularly in those individuals who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. Vaccination levels in many communities have not yet reached the targeted levels needed to keep the virus from circulating. This is what is making this wave so threatening.

There is an increased risk of the Delta variant with children under 12 years of age. They remain our largest unvaccinated cohort as they are not yet eligible to be vaccinated. All eligible youth and adults should get fully vaccinated to provide the best circle of protection around them.

Household gatherings remain the biggest source of transmission of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. Close quarters and sharing food are high risk activities for transmitting the virus. As Medical Health Officers, we urge you to take precautions this long weekend to stop the transmission of the virus and prevent further pressures on our health care system. We strongly recommend the following:

If you are unvaccinated, you should not gather with family and friends this long weekend, as you are putting them at risk. Meet and greet others outdoors as much as possible as the risk of transmission is lower.
If gathering indoors, be aware of the vaccination status of all your guests. Children under 12 are at elevated risk of transmission as they cannot be vaccinated at this time.
If gathering in a public place or enjoying long weekend activities, follow the masking and/or proof of vaccination or test requirements of that location. These requirements are in place for everyone’s safety.

We cannot let our guards down this long weekend. The virus is very smart and will spread at any chance it gets. We all have a role to play to curb this fourth wave and these short-term measures can help stop further transmission of COVID-19 to protect children, families and communities.

Respectfully,

Dr. Ibrahim Khan, Medical Health Officer, Indigenous Services Canada, SK Region

Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka, Medical Health Officer, Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority Inc.