Chapter 5 - Immunizations

Key Messages: Community partners, along with the immunization and school health teams at APH have been workinghard to catch students up with their immunizations as COVID-19 closures impacted coverage rates. HPV coverage for Algoma 17-year-olds in the 2022 - 2023 school year is 63.5% compared to…

Chapter 6 - Infectious Diseases & Environmental Health

Key Messages: Cases of invasive pneumococcal disease jumped to 54 cases in 2023 from 16 cases in 2019, causing the rate of infection to significantly rise in Algoma as compared to Ontario. In early 2022, COVID-19 cases peaked in Algoma, resulting in increased illnesses, hospitalizations, and…

Chapter 8 - Injuries & Harm Reduction

Key Messages: Most injury-related emergency department (ED) visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in Algoma are from unintentional injuries: falls, land transport collisions, and unintentional poisonings are the top three. Among the 0-19 age group, hospitalizations due to intentional injuries…

Chapter 11 - Chronic Diseases

Key Messages: Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death in Algoma (72.3% in 2021), with cancer and heart diseases as the major contributors. Of cancer deaths, lung cancer is the most common in Algoma. From 2016-2020 the rate of deaths related to lung cancer was 61.0 per 100, 000 in Algoma,…

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Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan

The purpose of this Energy Conservation and Demand Management (ECDM) Plan from Algoma Public Health is to outline specific actions and measures that will promote good stewardship of our environment and community resources in the years to come.Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan (PDF)

Fragrance Free Workplace

For some people, especially those with asthma, allergies and other medical conditions, scented products can cause serious or deadly allergic reactions. We ask that you do not use fragrant products when visiting Algoma Public Health.Please: Do not wear scented personal care products like perfume,…

Concussion References

  http://www.parachutecanada.org/activeandsafe http://www.cdc.gov/concussion/index.html

Sun Safety Sources

  Canadian Dermatology Association   Canadian Cancer Society   Weather Network UV Report   Ontario Sun Safety Working Group    

Alcohol and your health