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For women who have used prescription, street drugs or methadone, there are often fears about what this use will mean for the baby. There is help available for women during the pregnancy to reduce harm to themselves and the baby. This booklet highlights harm reduction, community resources, and some…
Helpful information on Folic Acid, including a list of foods with high levels of folate and some tasty ways to enjoy folic acid!
A listing of community programs, emergency helplines, emotional and breastfeeding support, and other general information for your pregnancy as well as after the baby arrives.
Updated: March 2024
Poster indicates where on the body "tick checks" should be performed for both humans and dogs.
Updated: May 2024
Letter from Dr. Kieran Moore, CMOH, dated August 14, 2024.
All animal biting incidents, including those involving owners who have been bitten by their own animal, are to be reported to the Medical Officer of Health in accordance with the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Rabies Prevention and Control Protocol, 2018 (or as current).
Note:…
Updated September 2024.
For Thunder Bay orders, see HERE.
Updated September 2024.
For district orders, see HERE.
Uploaded October 2024.
Memo to Medical Officers of Health from Chief Medical Officer of Health
re: Legionella cases in Ontario
A guide for how to safely pick up and dispose of found needles and/or sharp objects.
Updated: October 2024.
June 17, 2019 - Officials at the Health Unit and Bethammi Nursing Home – 2nd Floor, located at 63 Carrie Street, have declared an outbreak of a respiratory illness.
Admissions, transfers, discharges and social activities have been cancelled for this unit until further notice. Visitors to this unit…