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News Release: Sharps Buy Back Collected 11,100 Sharps From the Community

Parry Sound, ON - The Sharps Buy Back campaign, launched by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) was a success. Roughly, 11,100 sharps (e.g. needles or syringes) were returned to the Health Unit’s Parry Sound office during the campaign, which ran mid November to December 18, 2019.

The primary audience for Sharps Buy Back was individuals who use drugs. As such, the initiative also aimed to connect people with harm reduction and health services offered through the Health Unit.

“It...

Public Service Announcement-Second Confirmed Case of Hepatitis A in Sudbury

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is advising the community that Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reporting a second confirmed case of hepatitis A. The case is also an employee in the deli department of the Real Canadian Superstore located at 1485 Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury, Ontario.

Anyone who ate clerk-served deli meat or cheese, or meat and cheese from prepared deli trays purchased from the store between November 27, 2019 and January 2, 2020, could be at risk...

PSA - Confirmed Case of Hepatitis A in Sudbury

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is advising the community that Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reporting a confirmed case of hepatitis A. The case is an employee in the deli department of the Real Canadian Superstore located at 1485 Lasalle Boulevard in Sudbury, Ontario.

Anyone who ate clerk-served deli meat or cheese, or meat and cheese from prepared deli trays purchased from the store between November 27, 2019 to 1:30 p.m. on December 16, 2019, could be at risk of hepatitis...

News Release: Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Now Accepting Applications

Seniors who meet the financial qualifications can now apply for extended dental coverage through the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP). The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit’s (Health Unit) North Bay office is proud to offer the program to eligible seniors across the Health Unit’s region.

Ontario residents aged 65 and older with an income of $19,300 or less, or couples with a combined annual income of $32,300 or less, who do not have dental benefits, will qualify for the program....