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Cancer Prevention and Screening
The incidence of cancer can be reduced through healthy lifestyle choices and understanding possible exposures in homes, workplaces and the environment that may increase the risk of developing cancer. Learn more about cancer, learn how to reduce risk, and take part in cancer screening programs.…
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Food Insecurity in Algoma
Click to learn more about the cost of eating well in Algoma View the full Food Affordability & Insecurity report View the accompanying Food Affordability in Algoma infographic What is Food…
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Planet Youth
On this page: What is Planet Youth Let's bring Planet Youth to Algoma In the news Community partners What is Planet Youth? Planet Youth is based on the Icelandic Prevention Model, a world-renowned approach to reduce alcohol and drug use among young people and improve their wellbeing. It shifts …
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Physical Activity
The most recent Canadian Health Measures Survey found that 85% of Canadian adults currently do not meet the recommended amount of physical activity, which is 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity per week, accumulated in bouts of 10 minutes or more. “Heart and Stroke Position…
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2018 - Report to the community
Public Health by the numbers: 7,230 dental screenings in Elementary schools and Daycares3,135 students immunized at school clinics83% of mothers initiated breastfeeding 608 food handlers certified 1,170 food premises inspected 161 pools & spas inspected39 inspections at public venues to ens
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Prenatal
Prenatal refers to the time before birth; during or relating to a pregnancy. In this section learn about the changes that both you and your growing baby go through during each trimester. It will be helpful to review these topics with your partner/support person. On This Page: Your…
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Toxic Drugs in Algoma
Community Assessment and Next Steps The purpose of this report is to provide a general understanding of the toxic drug crisis, how it is being experienced in Algoma, and what we can do as a community to respond. It is critical to ensure that local response efforts are evidence-informed,…
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Mental Wellness
On this Page: No Health without Mental Health Your Mental Wellness Changes Over Time Taking Care of Your Mental Wellness Supporting Someone Else The Role of Public Health in Mental Health Promotion Mental Health & Wellness Support No Health Without Mental Health …
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Safer Sharps Handling and Disposal
On This Page 1. Retrieve and dispose of sharps 2. Needle drop off bin locations in Sault Ste. Marie, Blind River & Elliot Lake 3. Looking for Sharps/Needle Containers? 4. Locations of Needle Exchange Programs in Algoma Retrieve and dispose of sharps safely …
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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 …