Who We Are
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) is a public health organization governed by the Health Unit’s Board of Health. With a head office in North Bay and a branch office in Parry Sound, the Health Unit employs over 175 staff members who deliver provincially legislated public health programs and services in accordance with the Ontario Public Health Standards.
The work of public health focuses on disease prevention, health promotion and protection, emergency preparedness, and community health surveillance.
Vision
A healthy community for all.
Mission
To foster healthy communities through partnership, preparedness, prevention, promotion, and protection.
Values
Accountability |
| We service responsibly with honesty and transparency. |
Adaptability |
| We respond flexibly to emerging trends and circumstances. |
Collaboration |
| We increase capacity and connection through partnership. |
Equity |
| We act justly and fairly, respecting unique needs. |
Empathy |
| We are compassionate and understanding. |
Health Equity
The Health Unit recognizes our responsibility to take action and improve the health and wellness of our community, especially those who are impacted by inequities. In accordance with both our organizational values and our Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Policy, we understand that to do so, we must identify and remove discriminatory biases and systemic barriers in our practice; be accountable, thoughtful and evidence informed in our approach; and foster an organizational culture that affirms difference, fosters diversity, and cultivates inclusivity.
We continue to develop inclusive physical Health Unit spaces (including all-gender and gender inclusive washrooms) that reflect and address the needs of all people; provide our staff with education and training to offer culturally safe services; and update our procedures, forms and practice to offer equitable, inclusive services and public health information across our district. We also work with and learn from the experiences, wisdom and skills of other agencies and members of our community to build understanding of the people we serve, expand our reach, and collaborate on collective impact.
The Health Unit is committed to being a respectful, safe and supportive environment for all employees and clients; to offering equitable health services; and to contributing to our vision of a healthy community for all.
Service Area
The Health Unit's service area spans over 23,000 square kilometers and serves a population of approximately 134,400 within most of the Nipissing District, and all of the Parry Sound District. This catchment area includes 31 municipalities, six First Nations communities, and four unorganized areas (view our service area map).
Programs and Services
As one of 34 public health units across Ontario, we:
- Promote healthy lifestyles including nutrition, active living, reproductive, sexual and dental health, and child development.
- Prevent tobacco use, substance and alcohol misuse, and injuries. Prevent diseases through clinical services for immunization, dental, and sexual health.
- Protect our communities from infectious diseases and environmental hazards in food, water, air, and soil.
- Prepare for, respond to and support recovery from major emergencies.
For detailed information on our services, view our programs and services page.
Organizational Structure
To see how our programs and services are structured, view our Organizational Chart
Contact Us
View our Contact Us page for office locations, addresses, phone numbers and email information.