Baie-Comeau, June 16 th , 2020 - Given the very warm temperatures expected in the next few days, especially in Haute-Côte-Nord, the Direction de santé publique (DSPu) de la Côte-Nord wants to remind the population of the measures to follow to prevent the health problems related to heat. These measures apply even during a pandemic. Press release
Baie-Comeau, June 11 th , 2020 - As part of the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, on June 15th, the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de la Côte‑Nord, as well as partners working with seniors in the region, want to raise awareness among the population on the importance of reporting any situation of abuse or intimidation. Press release
Baie-Comeau, June 8 th , 2020 - The Direction de santé publique of the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de la Côte-Nord would like to remind the population that it is essential to maintain public health instructions and to keep following them, especially as the region starts to reopen. It is still recommended that travels between regions be avoided, except if necessary. Press release
Baie-Comeau, May 25 th , 2020 - In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de la Côte-Nord implements certain instructions to be followed by users who visit a hospital in the region for an appointment. Press release
Baie-Comeau, May 21 st , 2020 - The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de la Côte‑Nord announces that specimen collections (blood tests, gynecological specimens and other types of prescribed specimen collection), except for people referred in emergency, will only be available upon appointment starting on May 27 th in the specimen collection centres of the following communities: Les Escoumins Forestville Baie-Comeau Port-Cartier Sept-Îles Havre-Saint-Pierre Blanc-Sablon Fermont Press release
Baie-Comeau, May 17th, 2020 – The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de la Côte-Nord would like to remind the population of certain details following the announced upholding of road access control points until May 31st, 2020. Press release
Baie-Comeau, May 8 th , 2020 - The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de la Côte‑Nord wants to inform the population of certain recommendations regarding Mother's Day, as well as regarding hospitalization. Press release
Baie-Comeau, le 9 avril 2020 - Le Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de la Côte‑Nord annonce l'ouverture des cliniques désignées d'évaluation (CDÉ). Ces cliniques ont le mandat de procéder à l'évaluation médicale de tout patient qui désire une consultation médicale de première ligne et qui présente des symptômes d'allure grippale, de gastroentérite, ou s'apparentant à ceux de la COVID‑19. Les usagers positifs COVID-19 sont aussi dirigés vers ces cliniques pour tout besoin de santé non urgent. Communiqué de presse
Baie-Comeau, April 9th, 2020 - The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de la Côte‑Nord announces the opening of designated evaluation clinics (DEC). Their mandate is to carry out the medical evaluation of anyone with flu-like, gastroenteritis or COVID-19 symptoms who wants a first-line medical consultation. Users with COVID-19 are also referred to these clinics for any non-urgent health care need. Press release
Baie-Comeau, March 30th, 2020 - The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) de la Côte‑Nord announces that the President and executive director, Mr. Marc Fortin, will stay in office until June 30th, 2020. This contract extension, which was confirmed by the ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, is a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. Press release
