LDHC – COVID Resources

It’s been a while since Wawa-news was able to feature a video from these talented doctors! But they are back with a very informative video explaining the two vaccines that are being distributed in Canada. The doctors have no conflicts of interest to declare – which means as they said,  “we are not and have never been affiliated with or ...

With the Ontario government declaring a state of emergency due to the increasing COVID-19 infections across the province, the Lady Dunn Health Centre continues to put the safety of our patients, residents, staff and community at the forefront.   During the stay-at-home order, health care services continue to be essential, and therefore we encourage any client needing emergency services to ...

The Wawa Family Health Team is providing drive up flu shots at the Pentecostal Church Parking lot. No appointment is needed. Drivers are asked to pull into a parking space (on the Algoma Street side of the building), and WAIT in your vehicle for a nurse to come to you! Wear a tee so that you can easily receive your ...

As Ontario enters the second wave of COVID-19, Algoma Public Health is sharing the following ways for everyone to stay safe and healthy this Thanksgiving.   If you are sick, stay home and away from others.  Even if your symptoms are mild, do not attend shared meals or gatherings. Keep any gatherings as small as possible, ideally to your immediate ...

Step 1 Call the North Algoma COVID-19 Assessment Centre at (705) 914-1114. If you meet the current testing guidelines you will be given an appointment to attend one of our testing sites.   Step 2 Visit the Assessment Centre testing site that your appointment has been booked at: Lady Dunn Health Centre – Main Site 17 Government Road Wawa, ON ...

Get tested at an assessment centre if you: are showing COVID-19 symptoms have been exposed to a confirmed case of the virus, as informed by your public health unit or notified through the COVID Alert app are a resident or work in a setting that has a COVID-19covid 19 outbreak, as informed by your local public health unit are a ...

  The Lady Dunn Health Centre’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre has moved. If you require testing, the new COVID-19 Assessment Centre can be found at the following location: Ambulance Entrance 17 Government Road Wawa, ON     Please call for your appointment at (705) 914-1114: Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30am – 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. ...

The Lady Dunn Health Centre and the Municipality of Wawa collaborated to launch the COVID-19 Assessment Centre on April 6th, 2020 at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre (MMCC). With the province in Stage Three of its reopening plan, the Assessment Centre will operate out of the MMCC up until September 14th, 2020 as the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre prepares to ...

  The photos below demonstrate only a fraction of the staff’s appreciation for the generous support received. THANK YOU!                      

Take the Ministry of Health’s Self-Assessment to help determine if you need to seek care. If you are experiencing symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus contact:   Telehealth Ontario: 1-866-797-0000 or Algoma Public Health: 705-759-5404 or 1-866-892-0172 ext. 5404 Hours of operation – Monday – Sunday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm   Click here if you require non-medical related assistance in your community. (i.e. ...

Visiting Hours Due to COVID-19, some restrictions have been put in place with respect to visitation at the LDHC. Please view the Visitor Guide below for up-to-date and accurate information. Limited Entry in Place To continue to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission and protect our most vulnerable people, LDHC visitor restrictions are still in place. Acute care Each inpatient ...

As Ontarians continue to do their part to help stop the spread of COVID-19, the Ontario government is encouraging everyone to download the new COVID Alert app on their smart phone from the Apple and Google Play app stores. This app, which is available beginning today, lets users know if they may have been exposed to the virus. It is ...

On June 11th, 2020, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH), the Ontario government announced the gradual resumption of visits to long-term care homes. We know that it has been difficult for our LTC residents and their families over the past three month to not be able to visit in person. However, we thank you for your ...