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Health Unit and AIDS Committee Remind You to “Stay Sharp” as Snow Melts

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NORTH BAY, ON - As temperatures get milder across the district, the melting snow can reveal improperly discarded sharps from over the winter months. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) and the AIDS Committee of North Bay & Area (ACNBA) are asking residents to stay sharp and help keep the community clear of discarded sharps.

“We know when the snow starts melting, there can be a lot of garbage and debris left behind, including sharps,” explains Natalie...

Recognizing Canadian Public Health Week, April 3 to 7

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NORTH BAY, ON - Today, April 3, marks the start of Canadian Public Health Week. It’s a week that aims to highlight the contributions of public health and its workforce while highlighting issues that are vital to improving the health of Canadians. Although many became aware of the work of public health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the field goes far beyond asking folks to mask up in public.

In Ontario, 34 public health units provide health promotion, health protection, emergency...

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Return for Spring

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – COVID-19 vaccine clinics are returning to the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts as early as this week, allowing individuals to stay up-to-date on their booster doses.

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is encouraging those who are at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 to walk in or book an appointment if it has been at least six months since their last dose or COVID-19 infection. Vaccines will not be administered to...

Think You’ll Win? Know The Odds of Winning Big

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NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) and the Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing are relaunching Think You’ll Win? a gambling harm reduction campaign that adds perspective to the odds of winning big. The campaign features four new scenarios that may seem unbelievable, but are statistically more likely to happen than winning big.

• Think you’ll win big at roulette? You’re more likely to have royal ancestry.
• Think you’ll pick a perfect ½...

Health Unit Calls for Higher Social Assistance Rates Due to Food Insecurity

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NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has released the 2022 Cost of Eating Well Report (report), and with the support of the Board of Health, is asking the Province of Ontario for policy action. The Board of Health passed a series of motions calling on the Province to increase social assistance rates, and revisit the basic income program.

Food insecurity means a household does not have enough money to buy food. It can range from worrying about...