Nutrition & Food

  Good Nutrition is essential for health throughout the lifespan. Canada’s Food Guide offers guidance to all Canadians (2 years of age and older) to help meet nutrient needs, improve health and well-being and lower the risk of developing chronic diseases.   Registered Dietitians in Public …

Vagina & Penis Health

  Every vagina or penis is different and deserves the best possible care. Many people may have questions about how to keep genitals clean, appearance (size, shape) and function. Having these questions is completely normal. See below to find out facts and common concerns regarding your genitals.  

Pinworms

Cancer Prevention and Screening

  The incidence of cancer can be reduced through healthy lifestyle choices and understanding possible exposures in homes, workplaces and the environment that may increase the risk of developing cancer. Learn more about cancer, learn how to reduce risk, and take part in cancer screening programs.…

Road & Off-Road Safety

    Date of Creation: June 1, 2015 Last Modified: June 12, 2019

Birth Control

  At Algoma Public Health, we believe that everyone has the right to choose the birth control method/ contraception that is right for them. Contraception is a shared responsibility of both partners, so if you are sexually active, it’s important to take steps to avoid unintended pregnancy by using…

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. There are three types of drinking water advisories: Boil water advisories Do not drink advisories Do not use advisories   How do …

COVID-19 – Novel Coronavirus: New Updates and Guidance to Travellers and Communities

  These include municipalities and Algoma community emergency management coordinators, hospitals, long-term care facilities, school boards, post-secondary institutions, First Nation partners,and local employers and community organizations... 5404 If you need immediate medical assistance, please call 91

PSA: 1 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (#383)

7, first detected in the UK P.1, first detected in Brazil Details of the confirmed cases:   Unknown exposure means the person did not have recent international travel or close contact with a known confirmed case

Over 15, 000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments at GFL clinics added in December

  Algoma Public Health (APH) and local health care partners are pleased to announce over 15,000 new appointments at GFL Memorial Gardens for 3rd doses of the COVID-19 vaccine taking place on the following dates:   Sunday, December 19 – Thursday, December 23 Monday, December 27 Tuesday, December …