Health

NOSM University alumnus named Assistant Dean, Resident Affairs

NOSM University’s new Assistant Dean, Resident Affairs completed both his MD and residency training in Sudbury. Dr. Sean Sullivan has been practising as a broad-scope family physician with special interests in medical education, physician and learner wellness, and 2SLGBTQ+ health. An Associate Professor at NOSM University, Dr. Sullivan is an active teacher and preceptor of medical students and residents and is a primary ...

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Local pharmacies now a one-stop-shop for 19 common ailments

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The Ontario government is making it more convenient for people to connect to care closer to home by allowing pharmacists to treat and prescribe medications for an additional six common medical ailments. This is in addition to the 13 common ailments that pharmacists have already been prescribing for since January 1, 2023. “Expanding the list of common ailments pharmacists can ...

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Les pharmacies locales sont maintenant un guichet unique pour 19 affections courantes

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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario permet à la population d’être plus commodément aiguillée vers des soins plus près de chez elle en permettant aux pharmaciens de traiter et de prescrire des médicaments pour six affections courantes additionnelles. Il s’agit d’un ajout aux 13 affections courantes pour lesquelles les pharmaciens ont déjà le droit de prescrire un traitement depuis le 1er janvier ...

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ONE for the Dunn – DONE!

We did it! The Lady Dunn Health Centre Foundation has reached its goal of $240,000 for the purchase of 2 Automated Dispensing Units and related equipment. We thank each and every individual, group, business, service club, organization and corporation who donated towards this campaign. The ADUs are located in the Emergency Department and in Acute Care. Both will assist staff ...

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WFHT – Fitness for Breath Launches!

The Wawa Family Health Team is happy to announce the Fitness for Breath startup! This is a new virtual fitness program for individuals diagnosed with chronic lung conditions (COPD, Asthma, ECT) . This program is run through ZOOM and individuals can attend these classes in their own home. Since this is a virtual fitness program, individuals who are interested are ...

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Shadows of the Mind to feature only one movie in 2024, no festival

The Shadows of the Mind Film Festival committee has reached the unanimous decision to call it a day making it official that the long running film festival will not be returning in 2024. Festival director Bill MacPherson speaks for everyone: “While it is sad to declare an end to an event we know many people look forward to, we are ...

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L’Ontario élargit l’accès aux services de sages-femmes

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit 8,27 millions de dollars pour offrir de nouveaux services de sages-femmes et élargir ceux qui existent dans la province, afin d’aiguiller plus rapidement des milliers de familles ontariennes vers des soins dans leur propre collectivité. Ce financement comprend 4,82 millions de dollars pour élargir les services de sages-femmes dans les centres de santé communautaire, les ...

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Ontario Expanding Access to Midwifery Services

The Ontario government is investing $8.27 million for new and expanded midwifery services across the province that will connect thousands of families to faster care in their own community. This funding includes $4.82 million to expand midwifery services in community health centres, hospitals, family health teams and existing midwifery practices, as well as $3.45 million to support future initiatives put ...

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Lady Dunn’s Nursing Staffing Shortage

Ontario is experiencing a sustained, system-wide pressure on hospital staffing levels and while care settings at the Lady Dunn Heath Centre continues to remain open, we have been navigating the pressures as well.   On July 1st and 2nd, 2023 we will experience a staffing shortage in our Registered Nurse group. The Emergency Department (ED) will remain open; however, we ...

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Special Air Quality Statement (White River – Dubreuilville) CONTINUES

Jun 5, 2023 at 07:06 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in deteriorated air quality in the area. Jun 3, 2023 at 07:06 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in ...

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Special Air Quality Statement (Manitouwadge – Hornepayne) CONTINUES

Jun 1, 2023 at 08:09 5:09 AM EDT Thursday 1 June 2023 High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires. Smoke plumes from local forest fires have resulted in deteriorated air quality in the above regions.   May 31, 2023 at 07:32 5:17 AM EDT Wednesday 31 May 2023 The Special Air Quality Statement remains ...

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Protect yourself from ticks this summer

Although Wawa-news is not aware of any ticks in the immediate Wawa area – travellers who go to where ticks have been found may wish to read this preventative article.   As temperatures start to climb, the Ontario government is encouraging people across the province to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of Lyme disease and ...

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Ontario Connecting Long-term Care Residents to More Nutritional Food Choices

The government of Ontario is investing an additional $32 million this year to expand healthy menu options for long-term care residents, including a broader range of culturally inspired meals. This investment builds on the 15 per cent – or over $40 million – increase to nutritional support funding for long-term care homes last year. “We believe long-term homes should be ...

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L’Ontario offre un plus grand choix d’aliments nutritifs aux résidents des foyers de soins de longue durée

Le gouvernement de l’Ontario investit une somme supplémentaire de 32 millions de dollars cette année pour élargir les options de menu santé pour les résidents des foyers de soins de longue durée, y compris un plus large éventail de repas d’inspiration culturelle. Cet investissement s’ajoute à l’augmentation de 15 pour cent — ou plus de 40 millions de dollars — ...

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Indigenous Support & Engagement Training for Allies

The Northern Neighbours Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic with the guidance of Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg is providing “Indigenous Support and Engagement Training for Allies”.  This project is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care.   The Northern Neighbours Nurse Practitioner Led-Clinic would like to invite you and your staff to a full-day event which offers “Indigenous Support & Engagement Training for ...

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