CAMIMH applauds historic amendment to the Canada Health Act
by Isabelle Del Rio, CAMIMH
On World Mental Health Day, Member of Parliament, Gord Johns (Courtenay‑Alberni) rose in the House of Commons and tabled Bill...
Flu season is here
from EOHU
As the fall and cooler weather arrive, they bring with them the start of flu season. The flu shot is the best protection...
Prioritize your health: come out and get tested.
Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) is pleased to be part of an important Prostate Awareness Event on Saturday, September 14 at the hospital. The...
PSA Testing – FREE
If you are a man over 40, save Saturday, Sep 14 for a FREE PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) blood test.
Join us at the Winchester District...
Patients breathing easier with new pulmonary function testing clinic
A new outpatient clinic at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) has patients breathing a little easier – literally. The Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Clinic...
Getting a diagnosis without leaving home
When a Dundas Manor resident isn’t feeling well, a trip to the hospital is not necessarily the best medicine. Often the transition can be...
EOHU Reminds of the Importance of Routine Immunizations Amid Increase in Pertussis Cases
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is alerting the public about a concerning increase in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, in...
CCPA acknowledging government move to remove GST/HST
The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) was on Parliament Hill last week to acknowledge the federal government's decision to eliminate the Goods and...
SNC reminds residents to be aware of ticks this summer
As warmer temperatures settle in, so do the prevalence of ticks in the region.
South Nation Conservation (SNC) would like to remind residents and visitors...
National Immunization Week was April 22-30
National Immunization Awareness Week took place from April 22 to 30. Immunization is of key interest to public health. The theme for this year...