Tag: Health
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak In Orillia Concluded, Outbreak Declared Over
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) investigation announced on Oct. 7 into a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Orillia is now concluded and the...
Nutrition Tips For Managing Diabetes From Your Local In-Store Dietitian
By: Lisa De Beer, Muskoka Registered Dietitian, Your Independent Grocer
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, which provides the opportunity to raise awareness of the...
Free Flu Shot Available For Ontarians Six Months Of Age And...
Starting today, free flu shots are available to Ontarians six months of age and older. With COVID-19 vaccines also available to everyone six months...
Huntsville Hospital East Wing COVID Outbreak Declared Over
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, has declared the COVID-19 outbreak on East Wing at Huntsville District...
Georgian Manor Will Become Specialized Unit For People With Dementia
The Ontario government is investing $5.91 million to create four new Behavioural Specialized Units (BSU) at long-term care homes in Ajax, Penetanguishene and Scarborough....
Some Pine-Sol Cleaners Recalled Due To Risk Of Exposure To Bacteria
The recalled products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an environmental organism found widely in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems or...
Several Shampoo Products Recalled In Canada Over Cancer Risk
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it can result in...
Near North District School Board Celebrates First Graduates Of PSW Program
The first graduates of Near North District School Board’s (NNDSB) personal support worker (PSW) program are already filling labour gaps in local health care.
The...
Blue-Green Algae Bloom Advisory For Mary Lake In Huntsville
Residents and visitors to Mary Lake, Town of Huntsville are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northwest shoreline of Mary...
Health Canada Provides Update On Shortages Of Children’s Pain Medication
Source: Health Canada
"We share the concerns of many parents and caregivers about their inability to find pediatric/infant and children's acetaminophen and ibuprofen products, and...
