Search
Celebrating Canadian Public Health Week, April 8 to 12
Posted on Monday, April 08, 2024 10:15 AM
NEWS RELEASE
NORTH BAY, ON - Today, April 8, marks the start of Canadian Public Health Week. It’s a time to celebrate the contributions of public health and its workforce through actions that are vital to improving the health and well-being of Canadians.
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is one of 34 public health units in Ontario that provides health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, emergency management, and population health assessment and...
NBPSDHU and Renfrew County and District Health Unit Not Moving Forward with Merger
Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 01:15 PM
NEWS RELEASE
NORTH BAY, ON - Today, the Boards of Health for the Renfrew County and District Health Unit and the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit announced they would not seek provincial approval and funding to voluntarily merge.
In August 2023, the Ontario Ministry of Health announced plans to strengthen the public health sector by offering one-time funding, resources, and supports to local public health units that decide to voluntarily merge by January 1, 2025. Proposing a potential...
Infection Prevention and Control Lapse: Public Action Required
Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 12:00 PM
NEWS RELEASE
NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is issuing a public notice of the risk of infection for individuals who received a piercing at Northern Tattoo Ink North Bay, also known as Northern Custom Tattoo Piercing, located at 68 Lakeshore Dr., North Bay, ON, between June 30, 2021 and November 30, 2023. This notice is not directed to individuals who only received tattoos from this facility.
The Health Unit has identified improper sterilization of...
Plan Ahead to Help Keep Your Holidays Healthy
Posted on Thursday, December 07, 2023 09:00 AM
NEWS RELEASE
NORTH BAY, ON - Whether you’re travelling to visit family and friends, staying local or planning a New Year’s Eve party with all the special people in your life, the holidays are prime time for respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
“We typically see an increase in respiratory illnesses leading up to, and following the winter holidays,” explains Dr. Carol Zimbalatti, Medical Officer of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit...
Don’t Get FOMO This Respiratory Season
Posted on Monday, November 06, 2023 09:15 AM
NEWS RELEASE
NORTH BAY, ON – As social gatherings and sports activities ramp up, don’t get FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) due to having COVID-19 or the flu. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is urging everyone six months of age and older to roll up their sleeves and get their annual flu vaccine and fall COVID-19 vaccine to help ensure a healthy and safe respiratory season.
The COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot are free and can conveniently and safely be received at the same...