Winning the battle, but (at times) losing the war
The psychology behind health and fitness is a continual fascination for me.One day, I can be a mile high following a new personal best, completing a task for the first ...
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Local News Worry that changes to Ontario Autism Program will hurt children
Ford’s government recently announced changes to the Ontario Autism Program.Seeing the current program as “broken”, the Ontario PC government has the intention to reduce waitlists. -
Local News Hospital CEO makes case for more beds in Sudbury
'Northerners know that HSN was built too small,' Dominic Giroux tells chamber audience -
Health Health Matters: Asthma and indoor air quality
Up to 10 per cent of children have asthma, most of whom will develop symptoms during the first few years of life. -
Health Enhanced Respite Day program
Submitted by Kerry Appleton, AHS There is a new Enhanced Respite Day Program (ERDP) being offered at Fairview Continuing Care. -
Local News Seaway Valley Community Health Centre wants Cornwall to Get W.I.T.H It!
Many people enjoy walking or jogging around the track at the Cornwall Civic Complex arena as a way to keep themselves and their hearts healthy. -
Local News 'She would be proud'
Janis Foligno would be proud of the work being done at the Health Sciences North Research Institute on Walford Road in Sudbury. -
Local News Two-year funding freeze for Eastern Ontario Health Unit
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is bracing for what it expects will be a two-year freeze in its funding from the provincial government.
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Local News Opioids in Sudbury, by the numbers
Opioid misuse is up across the province and in 2017, more than 30 people in Sudbury died from the drug. -
Health Blood donor clinic in honour of Elijah
Elijah Caden Hennessey was born with a very rare congenital heart defect and heterotaxy, his heart and stomach are both on the right side of his body. -
Health Elliot Lake wears red to support congenital heart disease awareness
February is Congenital Heart Disease Awareness Month. In honour of our hero, baby boy Elijah and all his friends, we are kicking off a 2019 “1 in 100” Campaign to ... -
Health Health Matters: Why the MMR vaccine is important
In a previous column, I wrote about how measles is making a comeback because of people are refusing to be vaccinated or immunize their kids. -
Health Suspected fentanyl found at elementary school in Sault
A small amount of suspected fentanyl was found in a parking lot of an east-end elementary school in late January. -
Local News Hospital lays out its top priorities for Sudbury
February 05, 2019 Here are highlights from the Health Sciences North and Health Sciences North Research Institute’s new 2019-24 Strategic Plan launched Tuesday. -
Local News Sudbury's hospital wants more beds
Dr. John Fenton, chief of the medical staff at Health Sciences North, makes a point at the launch of Health Sciences North and Health Sciences North Research Institute 2019-2024 strategic ... -
Local News More hours of care needed in long-term care facilities, Cornwall audience told
The Ontario Health Coalition has released its Situation Critical report, making a stop in Cornwall Tuesday to share local info and reaction.
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Health AHS celebrates 10 years of health advice
Content provided by: Alberta Health Services This year marks AHS’ 10th anniversary and we want to celebrate by partnering with you on your health and wellness journey. -
Local News Work on shelter in downtown Sudbury begins
On Monday, the Sudbury/Manitoulin branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association and the City of Greater Sudbury hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the launch of construction at 200 Larch ... -
Local News Sudbury's Miners for Cancer raise another $22,000
Money will go to the Northeast Cancer Centre's Pediatric Unit in Sudbury -
Health 'It feels like God is reaching into my body and taking my heart and giving ...
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Health Captain V and his shore leave training
We call it shore leave training.Well, by we I mean Farr Ramsahoye, my personal trainer and the creator and owner of Visionary Fitness. -
Health Grants now available for Alzheimer’s and dementia care relief
Nikki Sage, home care consultant with Home Instead Senior Care, was at the Espanola Public Library on Thursday, Jan. -
Health Walk for Alzheimer’s set for Feb. 2
The 11th annual IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is set for Saturday, Feb. 2. The event will take place indoors in the Elliot Lake Secondary School gymnasium. -
Local News Sudbury may add bins to collect more dirty needles
Outreach workers collected more than 100,000 discarded needles from city streets last year. As a result, Sudbury will soon be outfitted with 11 sharps containers. -
Local News Overdose calls spike in Sudbury last year
The number of calls to 911 related to opioid consumption spiked in Sudbury last year.In 2018, paramedics responded to 173 calls about suspected overdoses, up 88 per cent over 2015 ... -
Health Health Matters: The unwelcome return of measles
For years, measles has been rare in developed countries like the U.S., Canada and the U.K., thanks to the availability of an effective vaccine.
