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Aging with Confidence Symposium

NEWS RELEASE

NORTH BAY, ON – The North Bay Parry Sound Stay on Your Feet (SOYF) Coalition invites you to stop by the Aging with Confidence Symposium,a free in-person seniors’ fair taking place in North Bay and Parry Sound to celebrate Seniors’ Month. The symposium will offer interactive demonstrations, educational activities, and information booths all to help older adults live independently and remain social. Light refreshments will be offered at both events.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023,...

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in May

This PSA has been edited to reflect extended clinic hours and updated booking information.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – COVID-19 vaccine clinics will take place in the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts throughout May, allowing individuals to stay up-to-date with their booster doses.

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is encouraging those who are at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 to walk in or book an appointment if it has been at least six...

Health Unit and AIDS Committee Remind You to “Stay Sharp” as Snow Melts

NEWS RELEASE

NORTH BAY, ON - As temperatures get milder across the district, the melting snow can reveal improperly discarded sharps from over the winter months. The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) and the AIDS Committee of North Bay & Area (ACNBA) are asking residents to stay sharp and help keep the community clear of discarded sharps.

“We know when the snow starts melting, there can be a lot of garbage and debris left behind, including sharps,” explains Natalie...

Recognizing Canadian Public Health Week, April 3 to 7

NEWS RELEASE

NORTH BAY, ON - Today, April 3, marks the start of Canadian Public Health Week. It’s a week that aims to highlight the contributions of public health and its workforce while highlighting issues that are vital to improving the health of Canadians. Although many became aware of the work of public health throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the field goes far beyond asking folks to mask up in public.

In Ontario, 34 public health units provide health promotion, health protection, emergency...

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Return for Spring

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

NIPISSING & PARRY SOUND, ON – COVID-19 vaccine clinics are returning to the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts as early as this week, allowing individuals to stay up-to-date on their booster doses.

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is encouraging those who are at higher risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 to walk in or book an appointment if it has been at least six months since their last dose or COVID-19 infection. Vaccines will not be administered to...