The Community Drug Strategies have received reports of an increase in the number of drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions from the use of substances in the Sudbury and districts area. There have been multiple reports of a very strong purple substance circulating. Effects include heavy nods, laboured breathing, and inability to wake with ease. Keep reading
At its meeting today, the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts set its sights on the future of public health for the area and marked a clear path forward to ensure strong, stable, and locally responsive public health capacity. Keep reading
The season’s first confirmed case of influenza virus has been reported within Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ service area. Similar to last year, this local activity indicates an early start to our influenza season. Area residents are reminded to protect themselves and others from respiratory infections by implementing simple and effective protective practices. Keep reading
The Community Drug Strategies have received reports of an increase in the number of drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions from the use of substances in the Sudbury and districts area. There have been multiple reports of a very strong purple substance circulating. Effects include heavy nods, laboured breathing, and inability to wake with ease. Keep reading
At its meeting today, the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts set its sights on the future of public health for the area and marked a clear path forward to ensure strong, stable, and locally responsive public health capacity. As part of the province’s public health system, boards of health are required by law to deliver provincially mandated public health programs and services to promote and protect the health of individuals in their service areas. This public health system is expected to fundamentally change with the sweeping Strengthening Public Health plan announced by the Ministry of Health in August. The Ministry’s plan includes mergers of existing public health units and a review of local public health roles and responsibilities, both by 2025, and a new approach to funding by 2026. Keep reading
The season’s first confirmed case of influenza virus has been reported within Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ service area. Similar to last year, this local activity indicates an early start to our influenza season. Area residents are reminded to protect themselves and others from respiratory infections by implementing simple and effective protective practices. “As we enter the respiratory season, getting your flu shot is a simple and effective way to protect yourself, loved ones, co-workers, and the community,” said Christina Baier, a manager in Public Health’s Health Protection Division. “It is available at many locations throughout the community, including local pharmacies and health care providers. Check with your local pharmacy or health care provider about COVID-19 and influenza vaccine availability as it is safe to receive both at the same time.” Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Thursday, November 9, 2023, for residents of the Town of Gogama. Public Health issued the drinking water advisory because of a temporary loss of pressure in the municipal water system. The water has been tested to ensure its safety. “The bacteriological quality of the water supply has been tested with no adverse results being reported,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager in Public Health’s Health Protection Division. “Residents in the affected areas may notice chlorine odours and discoloured water.” Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Thursday, November 9, 2023, for residents of the Town of Gogama. Public Health issued the drinking water advisory because of a temporary loss of pressure in the municipal water system. The water has been tested to ensure its safety. “The bacteriological quality of the water supply has been tested with no adverse results being reported,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager in Public Health’s Health Protection Division. “Residents in the affected areas may notice chlorine odours and discoloured water.” Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of the Town of Gogama. A drinking water advisory means that people who take their water from the municipal system should NOT use it for drinking; making juice, infant formula, or ice; cooking; washing uncooked fruit and vegetables; or brushing teeth. Boiling the water may not make it safe for drinking. For these purposes, water from an alternate source, such as bottled water, should be used. The water can be used for laundry and bathing (excluding small children who could swallow the water). Although the Town of Gogama has re-established the water supply, which was interrupted due to a power failure, residents should not use the water for human consumption until advised otherwise by Public Health Sudbury & Districts. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts (Public Health) is pleased to announce the updated COVID-19 vaccine, which better protects against the Omicron XBB subvariant, is now available to the general public at all our vaccination clinics in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. See all Public Health clinic opportunities at phsd.ca/COVID-19/vaccine-clinics. Additional opportunities to receive a COVID-19 vaccine may also be available through select primary care providers and at participating pharmacies. Visit covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations for pharmacy locations that offer the COVID-19 vaccine. Keep reading