Food Insecurity in Algoma

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Botulism

However, in the past 50 years the proportion of patients with botulism who die has fallen from about 50% to 8%

Blue-Green Algae Bloom Confirmed at Bass Lake in Aberdeen Township

Algoma Public Health is advising residents and visitors of a confirmed blue-green algae bloom (cyanobacteria) on Bass Lake in Aberdeen Township, located approximately 30 km north of Bruce Mines. Laboratory results from a water sample taken by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change…

Chapter 2 - Social Determinants of Health & Health Equity

Compared to Ontario, Mamow-Ahyamowen community members are much more likely to die before retirement age (65 years) and many could live longer with better public health and/or medical care

Ministry has selected Governance Consultant to work with APH Board

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has engaged the Institute on Governance (IOG) as a consultant to assist with the appointment process of the District of Algoma Board of Health, and to ensure that tools and guidelines are developed which can be used by all boards of health in Ontario. The…

New Measles Exposure Location in Algoma

  Algoma Public Health (APH) is investigating a potential measles exposure location in Algoma. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily through the air, especially indoors or in other enclosed spaces. APH is conducting a detailed investigation and taking all necessary measures to…

Board of Health Meetings

PSA: 5 new confirmed case of COVID-19 (#230-#234)

  Algoma Public Health (APH) is reporting 5 new cases of COVID-19, all from Sault Ste. Marie and area.  Through contact tracing, Algoma Public Health notifies all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Algoma Public Health you are not considered a close contact.   In addition, APH is…

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Rats (Rodent Control)

Rats can be a major problem for homeowners, business owners and the general public.  Rats are known carriers of disease and can cause damage to property and structure.   Evidence of rats can consist of capsule-shaped droppings, burrows, chewed food; gnaw marks on walls and surfaces, and footprints…