Oral Health

  The World Health Organization defines oral health as being free of chronic mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral sores, birth defects such as cleft lip and palate, periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay and tooth loss, and other diseases and disorders that affect the mouth and oral…

Alerts & Updates

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Curriculum Supports

  As part of our goal to improve student health and promote healthy school environments, we support educators and school board staff on health-related curriculum topics. We can meet with you, share information and resources, and help you prepare for the delivery of presentations, activities,…

Healthy Relationships

  What is a healthy relationship? A healthy relationship is when people feel safe, comfortable, honest, trust, caring, share power, respect, and have open communication with each other (Alberta Health Services, teaching sexual health, 2017).   Strong healthy relationships help us to manage stress…

Stats & Reports

Thank You

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Infection Prevention & Control

  Algoma Public Health will help in the management and prevention of outbreaks of illness in our community.  We offer information, forms and posters in our Professional section that can assist with identifying and/or managing an outbreak in congregate settings. Visit our Infection Prevention and…

Emotional Health

  Emotional Health for Parents: Sometimes having a baby is not what you expected… Parenting can cause strain and tension – not to mention sleep deprivation!   We provide screening for early detection of postpartum mood disorders and anxiety, provide resources, and can also link families to other…

Mental Health

Support for caregivers and families    When you, or a family member, experience a change in your mental wellbeing, it can feel like you are all alone. But we are here to tell you that you are not alone and that organizations and resources exists to support you. Many of these organizations have been …

2024 - Report to the Community - Building Foundations for Healthier Communities

A Message from the Board of Health Chair In 2024, Algoma Public Health continued to fulfill its mandate to promote and protect the health of all people in Algoma through programs, partnerships, and evidence-informed action. As a local public health agency, our role extends beyond individual care to …