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News Release: November is Fall Prevention Month

NORTH BAY, ON - November is here, meaning it is time to talk about fall prevention. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) in collaboration with the local Stay On Your Feet (SOYF) coalition is bringing fall prevention conversations online. However, this doesn’t mean you need to keep the conversations online.

Information and weekly contests will be shared throughout the month of November on the Health Unit’s Facebook page and website. Each week will focus on one of the following...

Public Service Announcement: Community Flu Clinic in Sundridge

SUNDRIDGE,ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is hosting a community flu clinic with COVID-19 precautions on November 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Sundridge Arena, 14 Albert St. N.

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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Media Inquiries:

Alex McDermid,...

Public Service Announcement: Community Flu Clinic in South River

SOUTH RIVER,ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is hosting a community flu clinic with COVID-19 precautions on November 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the South River Arena, 1 Lincoln Ave.

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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Media Inquiries:

Alex McDermid,...

Public Service Announcement: Phone Scam Alert

NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is warning the public about a scam we became aware of this morning. A concerned member of the public called the Health Unit to inquire about a call they received to participate in a phone survey from the Health Unit. The caller, pretending to be a Health Unit employee, asked questions about their COVID-19 status, pets and the number of people in the home.

The Health Unit is currently not conducting a survey specific to COVID-19....

News Release: Halloween Recommendations

NORTH BAY, ON - It’s a spook-tacular time of year, filled with fun, laugher and even a few scares. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) recognizes the efforts our district has put into following the COVID-19 public health protocols. With Halloween approaching, the Health Unit understands the community’s excitement about this ghoulish holiday; however, the Health Unit does not recommend door-to-door trick-or-treating or congregating with others outside of your household.

“The...