Tag: Health
New Urgent Care Clinic To Open In Minden Hills
The Ontario government is providing funding to the Kawartha North Family Health Team (KNFHT) to open an urgent care clinic at the former Minden...
Drug Toxicity Is A Public Health Crisis, And A CTS Is...
By Dr. Lisa Simon, Associate Medical Officer of Health
Many communities are experiencing a drug toxicity crisis and the City of Barrie is no exception....
Keep Up And Stay On Track With School-Aged Immunizations
This summer the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is operating vaccination clinics to help children and youth aged four to 17 years to...
Health Unit Offers Tips To Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke
Wildfires occurring in parts of Ontario and Quebec are producing smoke that is being carried into Simcoe Muskoka and affecting local air quality. The...
Minden Emergency Department Permanently Closes
Despite an inspiring community push to save it, Minden's Emergency Department has permanently closed as of June 1.
Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) made the...
PetSmart Charities Addresses Lack of Access To Veterinary Care
Nearly 60 per cent of Canadian families now include pets, but roughly half of those pets do not have an ongoing relationship with a...
Stop Ticks From Taking A Bite Out Of Your Time Outdoors
Enjoying and being active in natural environments such as parks and woodlands is associated with better health and well-being. These places can also be...
Crohn’s And Colitis Canada’s Gutsy Walk Back In Gravenhurst On June...
Gutsy Walk, an event aimed at raising awareness and money to find the cause and cure of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), is back in...
Saving Lives Through Organ Donation
During National Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness Week and BeADonor month, we are sharing stories from within our hospital walls of the impact of...
In-Person And Online Prenatal Classes Available For Expecting Parents
Expecting a new baby is exciting and it’s normal for pregnant people and their families to have many questions about pregnancy and what to...
