How does the new Waskaganish health centre benefit patients?

The expanded centre significantly reduces the need for patients to travel long distances for essential medical tests and care, improving accessibility and reducing disruption.

What new jobs will be created by the Waskaganish CMC expansion?

The expansion will create new jobs in healthcare, including positions for dentists, pharmacy staff, laboratory workers, medical imaging technicians, and nurses.

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Waskaganish Health Centre Unveils Major Expansion

Q: What new services are available at the expanded Waskaganish CMC?

The expanded Waskaganish CMC now offers hemodialysis, radiology, dentistry, medical imaging, point-of-care laboratory testing, pharmacy services, and a birthing centre under construction.

24 Jan

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Summary

Expanded centre quadrupled in size, enabling new health services.
New facility aims to reduce patient travel for essential testing.
Community expects increased job opportunities with expanded services.

The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB) has celebrated the grand opening of the expanded Community Miyupimâtisîun Centre (CMC) in Waskaganish. This significant development addresses the increasing healthcare demands of the northern Quebec Cree community, which has seen population growth.

The newly expanded centre is approximately four times larger than its predecessor, facilitating the introduction of a broader spectrum of services. These now include hemodialysis, radiology, dentistry, medical imaging, point-of-care laboratory testing, and pharmacy services. A birthing centre is also under construction nearby, aiming to allow more births within the community.

This expansion is expected to substantially improve the functionality of the emergency department and reduce the necessity for patients to travel extensively for diagnostic tests and X-rays. Previously, patients often needed to travel to Montreal, over 1,000 kilometers away, which caused significant disruption to their lives.