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News Release: Naloxone Saves Lives

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is reminding the public that if you are an individual who uses opioids or you are a friend or family member of someone who uses drugs you can pick up a naloxone kit at one of the North Bay and Parry Sound Health Unit locations. Individuals who want to carry naloxone, but do not fit in the categories listed above are encouraged to speak to their local pharmacy to determine their eligibility to pick up a naloxone kit through...

News Release: COVID-19 Recommendations for the Holidays

NORTH BAY, ON – The holidays are fast approaching and decisions on how to celebrate are coming up fast. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is reminding the public to plan for this holiday season to look different this year. The safest way to spend the holidays this year is by only celebrating in-person with the people you live with and celebrating virtually with everyone else.

“We’ve all made a lot of sacrifices this year and it is understandable the people will want to spend...

News Release: Health Unit Monitoring COVID-19 Activity and is Ready to Change Levels if Needed

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is monitoring and analyzing the indicators used within the Province’s five (5) level colour-coded COVID-19 Response Framework in order to be prepared to adjust to an increased response level if required. Our Health Unit district is currently at the Prevent - Green level, and any change to this will be publically communicated.

Using the indicators and thresholds in the COVID-19 Response Framework, the Ministry of Health adjusts...

Public Service Announcement: COVID-19 Community Outbreak Update

NORTH BAY, ON – On November 24, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) declared a COVID-19 community outbreak. As of November 27, the outbreak includes 16 individuals. The growth in the number of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19 is expected, as high-risk contacts are being tested. Close contact tracing is complete for every individual who tested positive. Individuals who have tested positive are self-isolating.

The Health Unit encourages everyone to remain ‘COVID...

Public Service Announcement: Community Flu Clinic in Powassan

POWASSAN,ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is hosting a community flu clinic with COVID-19 precautions on November 30 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 250 Clark St., in the Maple Room.

Individuals are encouraged to book an appointment by calling 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5377. Individuals are reminded to wear their face covering.

If you are unable to attend the clinic, flu shots are available at your local pharmacy or by your health care provider.

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