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  • Health Unit, CANFAR, REACH Nexus Launch New Approach to Harm Reduction in North Bay

    NEWS RELEASE

    NORTH BAY, ON – People in North Bay can now access free health and wellness items 24/7/365, thanks to Our North Bay Healthbox. Newly located outside the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) at the corner of Oak St.

    Jun 11, 2025
  • New Initiative Promotes Basic Activities for Child Success

    NEWS RELEASE

    NIPISSING-PARRY SOUND – Parents and caregivers who incorporate five basics principles into their caregiving routines can help their children achieve better outcomes related to brain development, learning, joy and resilience. This is the motive behind The Basics Nipissing-Parry Sound, an initiative launched by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) aiming to help children from birth to age five reach their full potential.

    May 12, 2025
  • Measles Exposure Locations Identified in North Bay Regional Health Centre

    News Release

    NORTH BAY – Individuals who walked the common areas (hallways and lobby) of the east main entrance or visited the retail pharmacy at the North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) between 4:30 p.m.

    Apr 10, 2025
  • Measles Exposure Locations Identified in Health Unit District

    Public Service Announcement

    NORTH BAY – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has received confirmation of measles exposure locations in the district after an individual visited the region on route from Cobden to Timmins. This case is not related to the 11 cases previously reported and is being monitored by Northeastern Public Health.

    Apr 05, 2025
  • Health Unit Suspends Travel Vaccine Services

    PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

    NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) will discontinue its travel vaccine services as of March 31, 2025. This includes providing travel consultations and administering travel vaccines, including yellow fever vaccine.

    Mar 31, 2025
  • Four New Measles Cases Confirmed in North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Region

    NEWS RELEASE

    NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has confirmed four additional cases of measles, bringing the region total to five as of March 19. All newly infected individuals are close contacts of the original case announced earlier this month and are not fully vaccinated against measles.

    Mar 19, 2025
  • Measles Case Confirmed in North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Region

    NEWS RELEASE

    NORTH BAY, ON – One measles case has been confirmed in the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) region, the first since 1995. The risk to the public is low; however, the Health Unit is taking the matter very seriously.

    Mar 07, 2025
  • Planète Jeunesse Nipissing publie les résultats de son sondage

    COMMUNIQUÉ

    NORTH BAY, ON - Passer du temps avec son adolescent la fin de semaine pourrait être bon pour son bien-être, selon les résultats d'un sondage mené en 2024 par Planète Jeunesse Nipissing. Le sondage, auquel ont répondu plus de 700 élèves de neuf écoles secondaires de la région, a été mené au printemps afin de recueillir des informations sur la santé et la vie des jeunes de Nipissing Ouest et de North Bay.

    Dec 10, 2024
  • Planet Youth Nipissing Releases Survey Results

    NEWS RELEASE

    NORTH BAY, ON - Spending time with your teen on the weekends could be good for their well-being, suggest results from a 2024 survey conducted by Planet Youth Nipissing. The survey, completed by more than 700 students across nine local high schools, was conducted in the spring to gather insight into the health and lives of young people in West Nipissing and North Bay.

    Dec 10, 2024
  • Health Unit adds more opportunities for flu and COVID-19 vaccines

    NEWS RELEASE

    For immediate release: Dec. 2, 2024

    NORTH BAY, ON - Individuals unable to find a pharmacy offering flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines will be able to get vaccinated this month during the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit’s (Health Unit’s) Walk-in Fridays.

    Dec 02, 2024

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North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

North Bay
345 Oak Street West

Parry Sound
90 Bowes St, 2nd Floor, Suite 201

Phone 705-474-1400
Toll Free 1-800-563-2808
contact@healthunit.ca