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 Affordabilit. For 1 in 4 households in Algoma, healthy eating is not affordable1

Registered Dental Hygienist

Oral and written proficiency in English is essential.  Proficiency in both official languages, as well as knowledge of additional languages relevant to our diverse communitie... A current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) with satisfactory clearance is a condition of employment, at own expense

Public Health Nurse - Sault Ste. Marie (3 vacancies)

Maintain client confidentiality and ensure that all information is collected in accordance with APH policy and privacy legislation... Advanced oral and written proficiency in English is essential... A current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) with satisfactory clearance is a condition of employment,

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... Blue-green algae are naturally present in ponds, lakes and streams but can quickly increase in numbers to

Active Living

, Municipal Official Plans and Community Safety and Well-Being Plans) and offe...      Active Transportation Active transportation is any form of human-powered travel, including walking, cycling, skating, and skateboarding...Using active transportation is good for your body and the planet

Ministry has selected Governance Consultant to work with APH Board

“The Board is very pleased to be continuing its development process and is happy the Ministry has followed through on its promised ... Their work is marked by independent thought, innovation, collaboration, excellence, and a responsive and principled approach... It is a registered charitable organization

New Measles Exposure Location in Algoma

  Algoma Public Health (APH) is investigating a potential measles exposure location in Algoma... APH is conducting a detailed investigation and taking all necessary measures to prevent further sprea... Algoma Public Health is advising anyone who may have been exposed to measles to take the following steps

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...   In addition, APH is advising anyone who visited Tim Hortons in Sault Ste...  How the person acquired the virus is not known... Critical Actions: Anyone who is ill, even with mild symptoms, must stay home and self-isol

Board of Health Meetings

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... 1 in 5 Algoma households is experiencing food insecurity...6 % not a visible minority Ethnicity/Language Most commonly visible minorities: South Asian, Chinese, Black   Knowledge o