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News Release: Climate Change Affecting Canadians’ Health Says New Federal Report

NORTH BAY, ON - A new report issued by Health Canada explains how the health impacts of climate change are being felt across the country. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is using the report to help prioritize action to reduce climate change impacts.

“Together with other stressors, climate change can influence human health and disease, as some existing health threats can get worse and new ones may arise,” explains Robert Sanderson, Coordinator of the Northern Ontario Climate...

Public Service Announcement: April is Oral Health Month

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – April is oral health month in Canada. Maintaining good oral health is an important part of an overall healthy lifestyle.

Oral health starts at birth. The impact of poor dental health extends beyond medical problems and can impact quality of life by affecting a person’s ability to learn, to get a job, to work, as well as a person’s self-esteem and relationships.

Follow these steps to help keep your mouth healthier:

1. Explore what dental programs and services are...

News Release: It’s Time to Get Up-to-Date with School Aged Vaccines

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON - Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many students are behind on their routine vaccinations required for school. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is working with local school boards across the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts to offer opportunities for school-aged children to get up-to-date with their vaccines.

Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, students aged four to 17 must be vaccinated to attend school in the province of Ontario,...

News Release: Recognizing Public Health: Canadian Public Health Week, April 4 - 8

NORTH BAY, ON - The inaugural Canadian Public Health Week is here! Public health is playing an essential role in the COVID-19 pandemic; however, there is more to the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) than the 4,663 cases of COVID-19 that were managed since the start of the pandemic or the 272,540 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered.

The Health Unit promotes and protects the health of over 125,000 residents within the district consisting of 31 municipalities, four...

Message d’intérêt public : Cliniques de vaccination COVID-19 cette semaine, sur rendez-vous ou sans rendez-vous

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON - Des cliniques de vaccination contre la COVID-19 ont lieu cette semaine dans les districts de Nipissing et de Parry Sound pour les personnes âgées de cinq ans et plus. Les personnes qui se présentent sans rendez-vous sont les bienvenues. Le port d'un masque est obligatoire dans toutes les cliniques. Les personnes doivent apporter une carte de santé ou une autre forme d'identification, si possible.

Les cliniques suivantes ont lieu cette semaine :

North Bay

• Le mardi 5...