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  • Increased Health Risks During Warmer Weather

    As we approach the warmer months, Algoma Public Health is encouraging people to take additional precautions in protecting themselves against the heat.  While extreme heat can put everyone at risk, some people can be at higher risk of heat related illness, including (but not limited to): older…

  • Algoma Public Health warns of an increase in Whooping Cough infections

    Algoma Public Health is notifying residents that a number of cases of whooping cough (pertussis) have been identified this summer. Whooping cough is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by a bacterial infection of the lungs. It can spread from person to person and is particularly dangerous for…

  • Protect Yourself against West Nile virus

      A human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) has been confirmed in the Algoma District. This case closely followed a report of a wild bird (American Crow) in Sault Ste. Marie testing positive for WNV. These events are a reminder that WNV is present in our communities and there is an ongoing risk to…

  • Parents, does your freshman think drinking is all fun and games?

    This Thanksgiving holiday, take time with your son or daughter who is in college or university to find out what is really happening on campus, including the realities of drinking. A big part of the social scene is drinking alcohol and drinking to get drunk is the primary goal. Whether your student…

  • Pap tests save lives, book yours today!

    October 17-21 is Cervical Cancer Awareness Week and Algoma Public Health wants to remind you about the importance of regular Pap tests. “Cervical cancer is caused by abnormal cell changes on the cervix that often show no signs or symptoms. The Pap test is a simple screening test that can detect…

  • Two members of the health sector appointed to Algoma Board of Health

    Algoma Public Health (APH) welcomed two new board members to the Board of Health at its meeting on September 28th. Dr. Patricia Avery, M.D. and Deborah Graystone, Nurse Practitioner, were appointed by the Province of Ontario on August 4, 2016 to serve on the board. “We welcome both Dr. Avery and…

  • For the Record: School Suspension Notices Looming

    To avoid suspensions, parents and guardians are encouraged to update their child’s vaccines and submit immunization records to Algoma Public Health.  Algoma Public Health (APH) is reminding families across the region of the importance of keeping childhood vaccinations up to date. This message comes …

  • Blue-green algae bloom on Diamond Lake

    Algoma Public Health is advising residents and visitors of a confirmed blue-green algae bloom (cyanobacteria) on Diamond Lake in Johnson Township. Laboratory results from a water sample taken on Monday December 5, 2016 by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change have come back today,…

  • Rise in Health Risks During Warmer Weather

      As the weather warms, Algoma Public Health is encouraging people to protect themselves against the heat.  While warmer weather can put everyone at risk, some people may be at higher risk of heat related illness, including (but not limited to):   older adults  infants and young children  people…

  • Hepatitis C in the Algoma district

    Between the years of 2012-2016, the rate of new hepatitis C cases in the Algoma district has increased by 7.2%, according to new data released by Algoma Public Health. Hepatitis C is a viral infection that is carried in the blood and can cause severe damage to the liver. The virus is spread through …

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