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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Protect Our Community: Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings Prohibited during Stay-at-Home Order

      (Joint news release with Sault Ste... Marie Police Service is actively investigating planned public gatherings...   Upon attending officers identified and spoke with eight people who were taking part in the gathering...   The safest way, and your first step in preventing the spread of COVID-19 in Algoma is

  • Vector borne diseases

    Lyme disease is becoming mo... Algoma Public Health also investigates all reported human cases of Lyme disease and provides information on testing and treatment to clients and physicians... After removing the tick, clean the bite area and your hands-with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub or soap and water

  • Facility Inspection Reports

      Inspection information is available online for:   Childcare facilities Food premises  Personal services settings Public pools and spas (Recreational water facilities) Small drinking water systems Enforcement related information is available online for:   Food premises Personal service settings

  • 2017 - Bulletin: Alcohol and Cancer

    Having 1-3 drinks a day can increase your risk of cancer for the following types:¹ Mouth/throat Voice box Liver Esophageal Breast (women) Colorectal Between 2010 and 2012 in Algoma, estimates show alcohol use is responsible for:²,³   173 new cases of cancer 63 deaths from cancer Self-reported

  • The cost of eating well in Algoma

    92/month to feed a family of four (two adults and two children) and $423... Food insecurity negatively impacts physical, mental, and social wel. Food insecurity is a robust predictor of healthcare use and costs, resulting in considerable public spending on health care. Food insecurity is an income issue

  • Naloxone

    Having the ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, and having access to a naloxone kit, can save someone’... If you suspect someone is overdosing, call 911 and administer naloxone if available. Stay with the person until help arrives...     >>Return to opioids and overdose

  • Appointment Booking Eligibility

      Safe and effective vaccines will help protect us against COVID-19 and Influenza  The Province of Ontario's Fall 2024 COVID-19 vaccine program is underway...   All Out of Province COVID-19 vaccines must be reported to Algoma Public Health and entered into the provincial system prior to booking an appo

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