Addictions During Pregnancy

Substance use in pregnancy can have harmful long-term effects on your growing baby. Algoma Public Health wants to protect you and your baby from substance use such as drug, alcohol, and nicotine (cigarettes & vaping) use. See how substance abuse has impacted our region on Public Health…

Child Development

The early years in a child's life prepare them for their future. The first 6 years of your child's life and the experiences that they have play an important role in your child's development. As a caregiver, you know your child best and can observe and identify possible developmental concerns. The…

Immunization education session completion form

Substance Use & Harm Reduction

Substance Use refers to the use of drugs, and includes substances such as cigarettes, cannabis, alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal drugs. Substance use occurs on a spectrum, ranging from abstinence to substance use disorder (addiction).   Harm Reduction is a term used to describe programs,…

Smoking, Vaping and Tobacco

Public advisory on nicotine pouches: Nicotine pouches are a new product being targeted to youth. Nicotine is highly addictive and harmful to the developing brain. Anyone under the age of 18 should not use nicotine pouches.   It is important to have conversations with youth about nicotine pouches…

Accessibility

Statement of Commitment   Algoma Public Health (APH) is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity and are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We…

Balancing Family and Stress

  Coping with the demands of raising a family can be stressful. It is a challenging job with an endless to do list. There can be added stressors of increased financial pressure, balancing work, coping with illness, or relationship challenges with a partner of family member. Given all these demands…

Why Do Babies Cry

  Crying is an important way that your baby communicates to you before he/she can speak. Figuring out crying can be difficult - here are some suggestions:   Possible Reasons What to do... Hunger Feed baby. Baby may be hungrier on some days. Offer the breast often if that helps to soothe baby. …

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

  What is FASD? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term that describes the range of effects that can occur in an individual whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. These effects may include physical, mental, behavioural, and learning disabilities with lifelong implications.   FASD is…

Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes

Public Health staff will help in the management and prevention of outbreaks of illness at long-term care and retirement homes. APH provides the following information, forms and posters that can assist with identifying and/or managing an outbreak.   Active and resolved outbreaks can be found on our…