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Health Unit reminds the public to be tick savvy this upcoming long weekend
Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 05:30 AM
NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (“Health Unit”) would like to remind the public to be aware of ticks when spending time outdoors over the long weekend. May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and with the increase in numbers of confirmed cases of Lyme disease in Ontario, it is important to protect yourself from tick bites.
“If you’re staying nearby or traveling this weekend, remember that it is possible to encounter an infected tick almost anywhere in the province”,...
News Release - New Health Unit Open to Public Beginning Monday
Posted on Friday, May 11, 2018 09:45 AM
NORTH BAY, ON - The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (“Health Unit”) will be ready to serve the public at 345 Oak Street West starting Monday, May 14, 2018. As of next week, the Health Unit building at 681 Commercial Street will be closed.
“Our new Health Unit was designed with the public in mind – their needs, well-being and health,” says Dr. Jim Chirico, Medical Officer of Health. “The new space will allow us to improve our service delivery to our clients in North Bay, as well as...
Youth volunteers to launch e-cigarette educational campaign
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2018 04:30 AM
The Health Unit youth volunteers are launching a social media campaign to educate youth about e-cigarettes and vaping. This campaign was created by the youth for youth, and aims to communicate key messages selected to resonate with youth. The social media content will be released throughout the next few months, and utilizes graphics, messaging and content drafted by the volunteers. A video, fact sheets and posters were also created to increase the reach of the message.
To follow the campaign, be sure...
News Release - Teaching Local Kids About Healthy Eating: Introducing the Northern Fruit And Vegetable Program
Posted on Friday, May 04, 2018 06:00 AM
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (“Health Unit”) is delighted to welcome the Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program (NFVP) to 61 elementary and intermediate schools, including two schools in First Nations communities, throughout the districts of Nipissing and Parry Sound. The NFVP supplies two free servings of fresh vegetables and fruit each week, with a focus on Ontario-grown produce when available, to students from kindergarten through grade eight, reaching over 11,000 students. The...
News Release - Local Increase in Reported Salmonella Sickness Related to Reptile Pet Owners
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2018 07:45 AM
NORTH BAY, ON – There has been an increase in reported salmonella sickness with owners of reptiles and amphibians in the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (“Health Unit”) area. Salmonella germs are naturally found in the digestive tract of some animals, including lizards and amphibians. It is shed in their droppings which spreads the germs onto their bodies and the environment around them.
“When not careful, handling pet lizards and amphibians can cause serious illness in humans,” says Teresina...