Alcohol and your health

Opioids

        This page is not for emergencies. If you are with someone who has overdosed, call 911 immediately.                 

Opioids & Overdose

Environment Health Facts

Chapter 2 - Social Determinants of Health & Health Equity

Key Messages: Algoma’s community is quickly diversifying as the proportion of the visible minority population is growing. The majority of Algoma residents have completed high school and are employed. 1 in 5 Algoma households is experiencing food insecurity. The average cost to feed a family of…

Stand Up

Stand Up! is a FREE falls prevention exercise program for older adults. It runs twice a week for 12 weeks. A trained facilitator leads the program. Stand Up! exercises are safe and adapted to your abilities. Locations this Fall 2023:      YMCA    235 McNabb St.    Sault Ste. Marie, ON…

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…

Public Health Nurse - Blind River

Location:  Blind River Vacancy Status: A temporary full-time vacancy to cover an employee leave.  This position is expected to last up to 12 months. Salary Range: $70,616.00 - $92,164.80   The Public Health Nurse (PHN) is a member of multiple public health program teams…

Registered Dietitian

Location:  Sault Ste. Marie Vacancy Status:  A temporary full-time vacancy to cover an employee leave.  This position is expected to last up to 18 months. Salary Range: $60,333.00 - $69,196.40   The Registered Dietitian (RD) is a member of the Community Wellness team,…