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In response to evolving data around the transmissibility of the Delta variant and based on the recent experiences of other jurisdictions, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking action to increase protection for our most vulnerable, including frail seniors, immunocompromised individuals and young children who are not yet eligible for vaccination. This includes making ...

We are reporting 1 new case of COVID-19 (#410), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. This case is on unknown exposure, and was tested August 13th. The individual is self-isolating. Through contact tracing, all close contacts have been notified.

Algoma Public Health is advising of a low-risk exposure to COVID-19 for anyone who attended a wedding reception event on August 7, 2021, from 3:00 pm to midnight, at 546 Plummer Rd, Bruce Mines, ON. Attendees considered high-risk close contacts have already been directly notified. All other attendees are considered to have low-risk exposure and are asked to: Self-monitor for ...

Algoma Public Health has reported 2 new cases of COVID-19 (#409 – #410), one from Sault Ste. Marie and area and one from north Algoma (Dubreuilville, Michipicoten First Nation, Missinabie Cree First Nation, Wawa, White River). Case #409 is of unknown exposure, is self-isolating, and was tested on August 12, 2021. Case #410 is of close contact, is self-isolating, and ...

Since mid-March, weekly Mass Immunization Clinics (MICs) in Wawa have been taking place at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre (MMCC). The planning, organization, and staffing of these clinics have been a collaborative effort between the Lady Dunn Health Centre, Wawa Family Health Team, Algoma Public Health, Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services, and Algoma District Paramedic Services. Starting August 3rd, ...

The Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre walk-up clinic is happening today! Walk-up appointments are open from 1 to 3pm. The clinic is using Pfizer, so the clinic is open to anyone 12+. A health card is not needed to get immunized but if you have one, please bring it with you.

The LDHC Palliative Care Program is excited to welcome our live butterflies back again this year! It has been a difficult year for all, but we are excited to celebrate and honour those who have passed! As Ontario moves through the road to recovery, we have decided to host our event a bit differently again this year, with our community ...

With active forest fires in northwestern Ontario and eastern Manitoba, Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for parts of north Algoma, including White River, Wawa and Dubreuilville.  Smoke plumes from these active fires may result in deteriorated air quality across these areas. Algoma Public Health cautions residents that air pollution from wildfire smoke can be harmful to ...

Algoma Public Health has reported one (1) new case of COVID-19 (#405), from Sault Ste. Marie and area. The individual was tested today, July 23rd, 2021 and is of close contact exposure. Through contact tracing, all close contacts have been notified.

The Wawa Family Health team would like to inform the public that we currently have a shortage of physicians, and have been unable to secure locum physicians to fill the shortage.  The remaining local physicians will do their best to maintain services, however, there will be longer wait times for clinic appointments and may be longer wait times for non-urgent ...

Mélanie-Rose Frappier and Alison Lewis, both fourth-year medical students at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), are the inaugural recipients of newly established CIBC Indigenous Learner Leadership Awards. The awards recognize self-identified Indigenous learners at NOSM who demonstrate exceptional leadership and mentorship within the School and community. “Mélanie-Rose and Alison are fantastic leaders with a strong commitment to promoting ...

MMélanie-Rose Frappier et Alison Lewis, étudiantes en quatrième année de médecine à l’École de médecine du Nord de l’Ontario (EMNO) sont les toutes premières lauréates du nouveau Prix de leadership étudiant de la CIBC pour les Autochtones. Ce prix récompense des étudiantes et étudiants de l’EMNO qui se disent Autochtones et apportent du leadership et du mentorat exceptionnels à l’École ...

The Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services NORTHERN CLINIC will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 administering the Moderna vaccine with afternoon and evening appointments available. Indigenous people (First Nation, Metis, Inuit) and Urban Indigenous in Wawa, Chapleau and the surrounding area 18 years and up are the focus of this clinic. Appointments are also ...

Ontario will be removing the requirement that fully-immunized and asymptomatic staff, caregivers and visitors be tested before entering long-term care homes. This update to testing requirements was made in consultation with Dr. Kieran Moore, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, and is based on the latest scientific evidence and expert advice. Updated guidance to retirement homes will also recommend exempting ...

L’Ontario lèvera l’exigence selon laquelle le personnel, les fournisseurs de soins et les visiteurs entièrement immunisés et asymptomatiques doivent subir un test de dépistage avant d’entrer dans les foyers de soins de longue durée. Cette mise à jour des exigences en matière de dépistage a été effectuée en consultation avec le Dr Kieran Moore, médecin hygiéniste en chef, et repose ...