Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal Mental Health refers to emotional health and well-being from conception, through pregnancy and the first year after childbirth.  Often seen as a time of excitement and joy, pregnancy, birth and early parenthood are also times of great change and increased stress. A new parent may find…

Preconception Health

Preconception health refers to your health before becoming pregnant. Your nutrition, habits, and medication affect your baby before they are even conceived. Being informed of your current health status is an important first step to pregnancy. Why preconception health matters   Every person…

Blastomycosis

  What is blastomycosis? Blastomycosis is an infection caused by a fungus that lives naturally outdoors. The fungus is found in soil and in decaying plants, like wet leaves and rotting wood. In some parts of Canada, including Algoma, this fungus is part of the natural environment. This means…

Condom Ordering Form

  This form is for local non-profit community agencies, programs and services (e.g. schools, post-secondary institutions, libraries, food security programs, shelters, etc.) to order condoms, dental dams, and lubricant from Algoma Public Health If you are looking for condoms for…

About Us

Public Health Algoma Public Health (APH) is a public health agency committed to improving health and reducing social inequities in health through evidence-informed practice. APH has a main office in Sault Ste. Marie and three offices in the Algoma district: Blind River, Elliot Lake and Wawa. Learn …

Healthy Built Environment

A built environment is anything in our physical environment that is human-created. It includes obvious things like buildings, parks and neighbourhoods, but it also refers to land use patterns and transportation systems.  The built environment around us has a direct impact on our health. When…

What is Planet Youth?

Child Care Centres

Child Care Centre Manual      

Sun Safety

  We look forward to warmer weather and sunshine, but too much sun can cause problems. All skin colours are susceptible to the harms of ultraviolet rays. UV radiation can cause sunburn, premature aging, cataracts and over time, skin cancers. This is why it is important to protect your skin and your …

Public Service Announcement: Twelfth confirmed case of COVID-19 reported by Algoma Public Health

Algoma Public Health is reporting a new COVID-19 case in a resident in the Algoma district. Details of confirmed case:   Case # Age, Gender   Exposure category   Status Tested Case #12     30s, female           Unknown          Self-isolating          April 14, 2020        …