Our Vision
A healthy life for everyone in our communities.
Mission
To foster healthy living within our communities by preventing illness, promoting healthy choices and providing trusted support and information.
Values
Honesty, Compassion, Transparency, Accountability, Collaboration, Excellence.
Our Programs and Services
As one of 34 public health units across Ontario, we:
- Promote healthy lifestyles including nutrition, active living, reproductive, sexual and dental health, and child development.
- Prevent tobacco use, substance and alcohol misuse, and injuries. Prevent diseases through clinical services for immunization, dental, and sexual health.
- Protect our communities from infectious diseases and environmental hazards in food, water, air, and soil.
- Prepare for, respond to and support recovery from major emergencies.
Organizational Structure
- To see how our programs and services are structured, view our Organizational Chart
- For detailed information on our services, view our programs and services page
Our Service Area
Our Health Unit provides services to over 125,000 residents within an area consisting of most of Nipissing District, and all of Parry Sound District. Our catchment area includes 31 municipalities, four unorganized areas, and nine First Nation reserves (view our service area map).
Our Office Locations
View our Contact Us page for addresses, phone numbers and email information.
North Bay
Parry Sound
We're moving! Here's what you need to know:
Why? |
| Our current space at the Parry Sound Mall is dated and no longer meets our ability to deliver on current service requirements (e.g. expansion of dental services). |
Where? |
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We'll be moving to 90 Bowes Street, in suite 201 above Shoppers Drug Mart in Parry Sound. |
When? |
| We will be open at our new location on Wednesday, October 4. Our Parry Sound Mall location will closed from Thursday, September 28 onward. |
Where will I drop off my private water samples? |
| You can drop off your private water samples to our Parry Sound Mall location until Tuesday, September 26. We will begin accepting water samples at our new location on Tuesday, October 10. There will be a fridge available on the lower level for this.
(Dates updated September 22) |
Where will future vaccine clinics be held (e.g. flu, COVID-19)? |
| Locations of any future vaccine clinics once we have re-located will be communicated to the public in advance. |
Will there be parking available at the new location? |
| Yes. There will be approximately 55 parking spots allocated on the right side of the building, as well as two accessible parking spots. |
Will there be an elevator at the new location? |
| Yes. |
More information will be provided as it becomes available.
Our Priorities and Initiatives
Accessibility |
| To learn more visit our accessibility page |
Baby Friendly |
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With support from community partners, the Health Unit has achieved Baby-Friendly Initiative (“BFI”) status. This means that the Health Unit provides high standards of care for pregnant women and their families by:
The initiative is a global effort to implement practices that protect, promote and support breastfeeding. |
Becoming A Safer and Positive Space |
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The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, pansexual, genderqueer, etc. (2SLGBTQ+) communities through education, policies, relationships, and an organizational culture that affirms difference, fosters diversity, and cultivates inclusivity. The vision is a safer and inclusive space for 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Working to become a positive space allow all persons to access inclusive programs with respect and dignity. It means considering what we ask for on our forms, educating staff, listening to community voices and shaping our physical spaces to be inclusive and reflective of all needs and persons. Being a positive space brings visibility to the specific needs and experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ staff and clients. No one should have to leave a part of themselves at the door when they are accessing services or come to work each day. One important component of making our physical spaces safer is our washrooms. There are many types of washrooms at our Health Unit – all gender, binary (men’s and women’s), and accessible (barrier-free). Our goal is to create an environment in which all people feel safe and welcome to access the washroom most comfortable for them, based on their lived gender identity, free from anxiety or discrimination. To learn more, view our washrooms page. |
Health Equity |
| The Health Unit's organizational culture and workplace respects all individuals; identifies and removes discriminatory biases and systemic barriers; and supports human rights, diversity, and inclusivity. View our Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Policy. |
Maintaining Privacy |
| To learn more visit our personal health privacy policy page. |