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  • Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP)

    To book an appointment, contact Algoma Public Health at 705-942-4646..., cleanings) Restorative services to repair broken teeth and cavities X-rays Oral surgery services to remove teeth or abnormal tissue Anaesthesia Endodontic services to treat infection and pain Periodontal services to treat gum con

  • Food Insecurity in Algoma

    Everyone deserves to meet their daily food needs with dignity. Between 2021-2023, an average of 17... Children who experience food insecurity have poorer general health and are at greater risk for mental health conditions including social anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and depre... Food charity is not enough

  • 2021 Report to the Community - Persevering Through Partnerships to Promote and Protect Health

    long-term care), and case and contact management (e..., young children, seniors, and those with respiratory conditions), and to provide strategies for risk mitigation... Marie is 100% Smoke Free...  Local public health is funded by provincial and municipal taxpayer dollars...  That's quite an exceptional deal

  • Chapter 1 - Demographics and Life Expectancy

    Key Messages: Algoma is home to an aging population, with a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 years and older compared to Northeast Public Health Units (NE PHUs) and Ontario...2 and 81...6% between 2021 and 2026...7 years old) and Ontario residents (41.8 years old)...8 and 41...3%) and Ontario (18...2 years and 84

  • Child Development

    The first 6 years of your child's life and the experiences that they have play an important . As a caregiver, you know your child best and can observe and identify possible developmental concerns... This visit is an opportunity to discuss your child's development and ask any questions that you may have

  • Chapter 10 - Oral Health

    Only 3 in 10 senior residents in Algoma reported having dental insurance coverage, highlighting a lack ofaccess to dental care for thi... The population-to-dentist ratio in Algoma is approximately 1961.4, indicating a low availability of dentalservices compared to the province (1230) and Canada overall

  • Cancer Prevention and Screening

      The incidence of cancer can be reduced through healthy lifestyle choices and understanding possible exposures in homes, workplaces and the en... Being self-aware is also important when it comes to early detection of cancer... This can change with greater awareness of what screening options are available

  • Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes

    APH provides the following information, forms and posters that can assist with identifying and/or managing an outbreak...  Sometimes a single case of an infectious disease may be considered an outbreak... For the health and well being of the residents, patients, staff and visitors, it is important to fol

  • Advisories

    Drinking water advisories are issued to warn the public that the water is potentially unsafe and outline what precautions should be taken to prevent injury and illness..., oil spill) Tips for Travelling: Always be prepared when travelling to rural or isolated areas by packing drinking water, in the e

  • Giardiasis

      What Is Giardiasis? Giardia lamblia is a parasite that causes diarrhea in humans. This parasite lives in the intestine of people and animals and is passed in the stool... . There is no immunity from re-infection... Thoroughly wash, with uncontaminated water, all vegetables and fruits you plan to eat raw