A Heartwarming Welcome in Tasiujaq

On Monday, February 23, UTHC delegates were warmly welcomed at the CLSC in Tasiujaq. Despite the intense cold of this February morning, the atmosphere was friendly. 

Pasha Berthe, a member of the Tulattavik Board of Rirectors representing the population of Tasiujaq, as well as the CLSC team, offered a sincere and attentive welcome to UTHC delegation.

The visit began with a tour of the facilities guided by the Assistant Head Nurse, Maude Levasseur. She presented the services offered and shared the current needs of the community. She also explained the vision of the CLSC's care team to support staff and patients on a daily basis.

UTHC delegates took the time to engage with employees. These discussions provided a better understanding of local realities and the particularities of the health and social services offered in Tasiujaq.

A particularly touching moment marked the day. A young patient told the team that her cancer had disappeared as a result of her treatments. This good news has aroused a lot of emotions and a great outpouring of support for this courageous woman.

During lunch hour, Executive Director Larry Watt addressed the public on local FM radio. He presented the important points from the last Board meeting. Several citizens participated in the open line. True to his commitment, Larry Watt listened and answered transparently to the questions and concerns of the Tasiujamiut.

In the afternoon, a meeting was held with the new Mayor and the Executive Director of the Northern Village of Tasiujaq. Discussion focused on finding concrete and sustainable solutions to address the lack of space to offer health, social and community services.

For the Board of Directors and management of Tulattavik, these visits to the villages of Ungava are essential. They allow us to stay close to the communities, support the teams and better meet the needs of patients and residents.

This day in Tasiujaq will remain marked by listening, collaboration and hope.

Representatives of the Board of Directors, department directors and several managers participated in this visit:

• Shirley White-Dupuis, Chair of the Board of Directors of Tulattavik
• Patrick Tassé, Secretary of the Executive Committee and Employee Representative on the Board of Directors
• Pasha Berthe, Tasiujaq Community Representative on the Tulattavik Board of Directors
• Larry Watt, Executive Director
• Jean-Etienne Bégin, Deputy Executive Director
• Nathalie Boulanger, Director of Professional Services
• Caroline Simard, Director of Youth Protection
• Jérôme Laferrière, Assistant to the Director of Technical Services
• Mélanie Lepage, Assistant to the Director of Nursing and Hospital Care
• Pierre Cordero, Head of the Family, Childhood and Youth Program
• Christopher Broadbent, Coordinator of Auxiliary Services
• Chantal Duchesne, Living Unit Advisor
• Nathalie Poirier, Senior Communications Advisor
• ​Kayla Annanack-Lauzon, ​Cultural Safety Advisor