Hepatitis C

What is it? A viral disease that affects the liver. Most people who develop Hepatitis C will carry the virus for many years, possibly life (carrier). Some people who carry the virus will also develop cirrhosis (scars on the liver) or liver cancer. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of hepatitis C…

Rabies

  Rabies is a viral disease that attacks the central nervous system of warm-blooded animals, including humans. Once symptoms appear, rabies is almost always fatal. In Canada, the animals that most often transmit rabies are bats, foxes, skunks and raccoons.   How Rabies Is Spread Rabies is…

Group A Streptococcal Infection

What is Group A Streptococcus (GAS)?Group A Streptococcus (Strep) bacteria are commonly found in the throat and on the skin. The bacteria can be present and cause no symptoms of disease, but they may also cause infections that range from mild to severe and even life threatening. The majority of GAS …

Grocery Store Tours

Grocery shopping can sometimes be overwhelming with so many options, health claims and marketed promotions. This series of videos aims to help you make informed choices; ones that work for you not only in terms of nutrition but budget as well.     Grocery Store Planning Tips Nutrition…

Public Health Inspectors

Vacancies: Sault Ste. Marie - A permanent full-time vacancy Sault Ste. Marie - A temporary full-time vacancy to cover an employee leave.  This position is expected to last up to 18 months. Salary Range: $82,828.20 - $94,476.20   Position Summary Algoma Public Health…

Support Services Directory

  This section is not solely inclusive of mental health and addictions – it includes all support services available to residents of the Algoma District.   To make changes, add or remove a service, please contact (705) 942-4646 ext. 3058.  

Health Care Providers_PHP Review

    Notifications & Alerts   Public Health Ontario Test Information Index For disease-specific details on how to send appropriate specimens for public health laboratory testing, including type of specimen, timing of collection, requisition forms, and turnaround time, please…

IPAC Lapse Disclosure

This webpage contains reports on premises where an infection prevention and control lapse was identified through the assessment of a complaint or referral, or through communicable disease surveillance. It does not include reports of premises that were investigated after a complaint or referral…

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