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Public Health Champions Awarded for 2023
This award is given to an individual or organization that has helped to protect and promote community health and advance health equity in Algoma, whether through leading, collaborating, innovating, or fostering opportunities for health for all, together... Their passion and dedication for eliminatin
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Algoma Public Health warns of an increase in Whooping Cough infections
It can spread from person to person and is particularly dangerous for newborn babies, pregnant women, and people with pre-existing lung disease... .” Routine vaccination for whooping cough is typically done at 2, 4, 6 and 18 months of age, with booster doses at ages 4-6 years, 14-16 years, and 24 years
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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... When cervical cancer is found and treated early, the chances for successful treatment are much higher. We would like to see this progress continue and see more indivi
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Two members of the health sector appointed to Algoma Board of Health
Avery and Ms... APH is a public health agency committed to improving health and reducing social inequities in health through evidence-informed practice... Marie and three offices in the Algoma district: Blind River, Elliot Lake and Wawa... Patricia Avery was born a... Graystone was born and raised in Sault Ste
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Board of Health Announces new Medical Officer of Health for Algoma
She currently holds an appointment with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) as an Assistant Professor and is a Medical Advisor to their Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) Committee... This appointment is contingent on approval by the Minister of Health and Long-Term Ca
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For the Record: School Suspension Notices Looming
APH is issuing letters to parents and guardians of high school students with incomplete immunization records... Immunization record review is ongoing, and further suspension notices may be issued. APH continues to work closely with students and their families to update records and provide opportuni
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Hepatitis C in the Algoma district
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that is carried in the blood and can cause severe dama. The virus is spread through the blood and in body fluids containing blood of an infected person... • Do not share personal care items such as razors, nail clippers, toothbrushes and scissors with an infected person
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Sex: Let’s talk about it
Talk openly with your health care provider and get regular testing for STI’s, including HIV. This is vital to educating yourself and reducing your risk. “Discussing sexuality and relationships with your health care provider is an important part of living a healthy life... This is a 370% increase in four
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Recall on Really Fantastic Meat from Superior Home Bakery & Deli
Algoma Public Health is recalling Superior Home Bakery & Deli's Really Fantastic Meat products... The products were prepared and sold at Superior Home Bakery and Deli up to and including May 12, 2017. Superior Home Bakery & Deli is located at 438 Great Northern Road in Sault Ste... Symptoms can inc
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Expired Prescription Medication Drop Off
Do you have expired, unwanted and unused prescribed medication in your home? Expired and unused prescription medications are often left in medicine cabinets and cupboards... Proper medication management is a simple way to improve an older adult’s chances of st... Review medications with your pharmacist