Chapter 4 - Healthy Sexuality

3% Algoma adults aged 20 – 29 reported using a condom the last time they had sex. The rate of chlamydia and gonorrhea infections in Algoma, were lower in 2023 than previous years

Finance and Audit Committee Meetings

Beat the heat!

"Exposure to extreme heat and humidity can lead to illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke," explains Chris Spooney, Environmental Health Manager with Algoma Public Health... Thirst is not a good indicator... Wear sunglasses with UV protection. Use sunscreen and remember to re-apply it as needed

Protecting your health and safety

Infection Prevention and Control Hub

  On this Page:   Request a Service What We Do and Who We Serve Services Provided Resources   Contact the IPAC Hub Team      Request a Service       What We Do and Who We Serve   We provide services and supports to enhance IPAC practices in congregate living settings. This includes:    Lon

Taking Care of My Newborn

Rinse then remove baby and quickly dry off with the towel... Wash around baby’s nose and ears... Rinse and dry with towel... Clean the thermometer with cool, soapy water and then rinse... Clean the th... Strong contrasts (such as red, white, and black), curves, and symmetry stimulate an infant's developing vision

OMA President and APH Medical Officer Of Health To Discuss Vaccinations And Vaccine Hesitancy

Sohail Gandhi and Algoma Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr... Gandhi and Dr... -30- About the OMA The Ontario Medical Association represents Ontario’s 43,000 plus physicians, medical students and retired physic. Our vision is to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health-care system

Chapter 11 - Chronic Diseases

3% in 2021), with cancer and heart diseases as the major contributors. Of cancer deaths, lung cancer is the most ... The heart disease-related hospitalization rate in Algoma and NE PHUs is significantly higher than the average rate in Ontario... Smoking and exposure to smoke is a key modifiable risk factor

Algoma update on COVID-19 and Immunizations

  In the coming weeks: APH ...  This variant was originally detected in the United Kingdom, and there is evidence that, compared to non-VOCs, it is more transmissible, and is linked to a higher risk of hospitalization and death... There is an ongoing risk of contracting COVID-19 in our local communities

Sun Safety

This is why it is important to protect your skin and your eyes... In Canada, the UV index is most often 3 or higher from...   Wear sunglasses or prescription eyeglasses with UV-protective lenses...   Use sun screen SPF 30 or higher that is labelled “broad-spectrum” and “water-resistant” on all exposed skin