Tag: SMDHU
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics For Children Coming Soon To Select Schools
Under the direction of the Ministry of Health and in collaboration with local school boards, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) will be...
Extreme Cold Expected Friday Morning Through To Saturday Afternoon
Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold conditions for Muskoka, as wind chill values near -35° C are expected early Friday morning through to Saturday...
SMDHU Commends Province For Announcing Additional Public Health Measures
As the highly transmissible Omicron variant takes hold as the dominant strain in Ontario, and as transmission rates and cases of COVID-19 continue to...
SMDHU Prioritizes Those Eligible For COVID-19 Booster Appointments
Following the province’s announcement to rapidly expand booster eligibility to all individuals 18 and older and to decrease the wait time between second and...
Health Unit Updates Section 22 Class Order For Self-Isolation
In response to the rapidly rising COVID-19 cases amongst children and youth and to minimize infection rates in school settings, the Simcoe Muskoka District...
SMDHU Increases Public Health Measures At Indoor Sports And Recreational Fitness...
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) continues to prioritize the health and wellbeing of all residents and visitors to Simcoe Muskoka. Due to...
SMDHU Reminds Residents To Protect Themselves During Extreme Heat Warning
An extreme heat warning has been issued for today for communities in our region, a reminder that people should be careful of their health...
Dr. Charles Gardner Receives Unanimous Support From Board of Health
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) Board of Health (BOH) has given a unanimous vote of confidence to Medical Officer of Health, Dr....
Proposed Location Identified For Barrie Supervised Consumption Site
After an extensive community consultation process that included online surveys, discussions with key stakeholders including Barrie City Council members, and neighbourhood virtual consultation sessions,...
Those Pregnant Now Eligible For Vaccination, Additional Vaccination Spots Available At...
As of today, those who are pregnant are now eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccination appointments under the highest risk health conditions in Ontario’s...
