Health Matters: Food allergies and children
An allergy is the body’s reaction to a certain substance.This substance can enter the body by ingestion, breathing it in or touching the skin.
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Local News New approach to public health reform gets cautious thumb's up in Cornwall
The Ford Government’s revamped approach to restructuring Ontario’s public health system is being met with cautious optimism in Cornwall after the government promised to be much more open to outside ... -
Local News Column: Spending time with pets benefits older adults
Sudbury senior care expert says seniors who interact with animals feel less depressed and isolated -
Health Mental health and the importance of staying on top of it
One in five Canadians will suffer some sort of mental health issue in their lifetime. For the first time in recent years, the subject of mental health has come to ... -
Local News Sudbury Accent: Georgie Hanson's final journey
Accent: Sudbury woman shares why she sought medically assisted death: 'Quality of life for me is so low going on with life feels like a torture I can’t endure any ... -
Local News Swimming safe again at Kagawong Village Beach
It is now safe to swim at Kagawong Village Beach on Manitoulin Island.Public Health Sudbury & Districts said Friday staff members have removed the swimming advisory signs at the beach, ... -
Health Algae advisory issued for Jack Fish Lake
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Local News 'I’m never in a bad mood when I’m here'
Sudbury's Independence Centre and Network marks 40 years
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Local News Massey woman makes second plea for living donor
Specialist in Sudbury helping to monitor her condition -
Local News Sudbury's city council approves $2.2-million bailout
While they were not happy about it, city council voted to invest more than $2 million into a community hub the Canadian Mental Health Association is establishing. -
Local News A marriage of dreams with plenty of coffee
Nicole Heck, daughters Alecia and Thea, and Shay Elliot will be serving the public in The Old Bistro when it opens its doors in October. -
Local News NHL vs Docs hockey game raises $340,000 for Sudbury's NEO Kids
The game between NHL players and Sudbury doctors on Sunday raised almost $350,000 for NEO Kids in Sudbury. -
Local News It's safe to swim again at Sudbury's Moonlight Beach
One of Sudbury’s most popular beaches is back in business.Public Health Sudbury & Districts said Tuesday its staff has removed the swimming advisory signs at Moonlight Beach on Ramsey Lake. -
Local News 'One defibrillator at a time'
Laurentian Child and Family Centre in Sudbury receives an AED -
Local News Amazing Taste Sudbury raises $41,000
On Aug. 8, guests from the 5th annual Amazing Taste Sudbury — presented by Frübar Juicery — were told to come hungry for food, fun and adventure. -
Local News More beaches in Sudbury area not safe for swimming
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued swimming advisories for two more beaches in the area.
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Farm News Program to promote good mental health on the farm expanding for its second year
We recognize the need for increased mental health support in agriculture, where people – often located in rural Canada – can sometimes feel isolated and don’t always know who to ... -
Health Haven’t Got Time for the Pain
New guidelines call for cutting opioid doses - but where does that leave those plagued by chronic pain? -
Local News Canadian Blood Services shifts gears in Sudbury
Agency says changes will help meet an increasing need for blood products other than whole blood -
Local News To give is better than to receive
This is the lesson to be learned from a recent donation to the Alexandra Marine & General Hospital Foundation. -
Local News It's not safe to swim at Amphitheatre or Moonlight beaches: Sudbury health unit
Swimming at Amphitheatre Beach at Bell Park and Moonlight Beach is not safe right now, Public Health Sudbury & Districts said Thursday. -
Local News No talks planned to end lockout in Sudbury
Health minister does not plan to intervene -
Local News Canadian Blood Services to close Sudbury donor, mobile clinics: nurses
Canadian Blood Services is closing its Sudbury donor and mobile clinics, the Ontario Nurses’ Association says. -
Health Goderich WALK-IT for Parkinson’s aims to build more support
As the fastest growing neurological disease in the world, it is estimated that 40,000 Ontarians are living with Parkinson’s Disease; Out of that statistic, 10,000 with Parkinson’s reside in Southwestern ... -
Local News Two more cases of blue-green algae detected
More blue-green algae cases have been detected in Sudbury.The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury and Districts that results from samples taken Aug. -
Health Health Matters: Protecting your family against rabies
Given the recent rabies-related death in B.C., I want to discuss this deadly, yet preventable infection.
