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Poison ivy, an aggressive native plant that grows all over our territory. Poison ivy can grow as a vine, as a shrub, or even creeping along the ground...

By Julia Jacobs, SRMT Environmental Outreach Someone mentioned that they were allergic to parsnip. What? Parsnip…what is that? Oh, it’s all over...

Positive thinking is a mental attitude that sees the bright side of things. A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health, and favorable results. If you adopt this mental attitude, you teach...

The following questions will help you to find out if you are at higher risk of having pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Pre-diabetes is a condition where a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than...

On April 30, 1999, Assembly of First Nations Grand Chief Phil Fontaine proclaimed the first Friday in May as “National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Day”. The Akwesasne Diabetes Education Center...

This program, Kidney Screening Program is a free health screening program offered by the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). The program will give “at risk” individuals of the North Country an...

It is critical that any crisis responder prioritize their emotional well being. To successfully work in an emotional demanding profession, one must have an understanding of the consequences of that...

As a normal part of the duties of an Environmental Health Officer (EHO), houses in Akwesasne are inspected on request. As a part of the inspection process the EHO looks at health and safety concerns i...

MOLLY IS NOT A SAFE DRUG If there is any drug out there that has a reputation different from reality, it must be the drug called “Molly”. You are likely to hear people tell you all kinds of...

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease that can cause serious illness in infants, children and adults. The disease usually starts with cold-like symptoms...

Heart to Heart, Akwesasne’s fitness center held an open house on Wednesday March 6, running all day. In the morning CKON did a remote broadcast and...

High blood pressure is known as the silent killer. There are often no symptoms until the heart, arteries, and other organs are already damaged. Once you develop hypertension, you generally have it...

Did you know... • 1 in 3 seniors fall every year. Half of seniors who fall do so repeatedly. • 1 in 4 falls result in injuries, including sprains, fractures and even death. • Falls are the...

The Attawapiskat First Nation and the International Indian Treaty Council have sought the support of the United Nations to stop C-38 and C-45. They state that the Harper government failed in their...

When someone you care about hurts you, you can hold on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge - or embrace forgiveness and move forward. By Mayo Clinic staff Nearly everyone has been hurt by...

The North Country Healthy Heart Network’s Fit Pix Program announces that Twinleaf Fresh Express and Bear’s Den Restaurant now offer more fruits, vegetables, whole grain, and lean protein on their...

By Joan Wescott, Pharmacist Reprinted from Kawenni:ios Energy drinks, like Red Bull, Rock Star and Monster, are very popular. They contain large doses of caffeine or guarana, a plant, which contains...

We all pick up emotional burdens of varying weights and sizes while growing through life. Many eventually fall by the wayside, some we learn to live with, while others are more like a thorn in...

Frostbite occurs when the skin is exposed to cold temperatures. The formation of ice crystals in the skin and blood vessels can lead to severe tissue injury and even tissue death. The first symptoms...

When you think about it, New Year’s resolutions are out of sync with the “take it one-day-at-a-time” Twelve Step philosophy. At the old year’s end, we promise ourselves that next year, we...

Most people and most families experience increased stress around the holidays. For families where there is addiction and/or where there is addiction recovery, holiday get-togethers can be especially d...

Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. The holiday season often brings...

Losing a loved one at any time of the year is hard but losing a love one near or during the holidays is especially difficult. The Wholistic Health and Wellness program would like to give some tips...

Submitted by Carrie Jacobs VETERANS AND EPILEPSY WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common form of injury in servicemen and women returning from Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)...

On behalf of the National Eye Institute American Indians and Alaskan Natives with diabetes are at higher risk of losing vision or going blind from it.  Spread the word that people with diabetes...