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 …

Beauty and Body Art Safety (Personal Services)

Public Health Inspectors are responsible for the Personal Service Settings Program.  The program involves: Assessing and inspecting all personal service settings to ensure compliance with Ontario Regulation 136/18 under the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Guide to Infection Prevention…

Cleaning & Disinfecting

Regular cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces is important to reduce the risk of disease transmission.   Without proper cleaning, disinfection will not be effective.    Download: Proper Cleaning and Disinfection Practice Step 1: Cleaning   Cleaning must always be the first step to remove dirt…

Climate Change

  "...the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century" - World Health Organization (WHO)   Algoma Public Health is committed to climate change mitigation and adaptation because of the catastrophic impact it has and will have on the health and well-being of our communities now and in the…

2SLGBTQI+ Resources

  Algoma Public Health is working toward being a positive and safe space that is welcoming to everyone. This is reflected in all our buildings, our policies, and in the people that work and volunteer here. Below is some information and resources that may be helpful. Contact us to learn more about…

Hepatitis B

  What is it? A viral disease that affects the liver. About 10% of cases will carry the virus for many years, possibly life. The younger an individual is when exposed to HBV infection, the more likely they will become a chronic carrier. This carrier state can lead to cirrhosis and cancer of the…