New strategy aims to address substance use
submitted by EOHU
Local community partners and people with lived substance use experience have come together to address issues related to substance use in Cornwall,...
Reflections on the Canadian Community Mental Health Report
A new report has been launched on behalf of community-based mental health organizations from across the country. The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC)...
Support line for farmer wellness now live
A telehealth line to provide mental wellness support to all Ontario farmers and farm families is now live.
Through the Farmer Wellness Initiative, the provincial...
Questions about the Ketogenic Diet
What is a ketogenic diet? How does it differ, and is it more effective than other diets? Apart from the hype surrounding this diet,...
What you should know about a silent heart attack
Lao Tzu, the Chinese philosopher, wrote that “Silence is a source of great strength.” Possibly sound advice in some situations. But for people who’ve...
EOHU Confirms presence of Avian Influenza in the region
The Eastern Ontario Heath Unit (EOHU) is advising the public that a case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 has been detected in...
Thank You for funding a ‘Shocking’ piece of equipment
submitted by Jane Adams
It is one of the most recognizable pieces of hospital equipment. A new defibrillator life pack will continue to help save...
EOHU offering Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Vaccine starting September 12
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) will be offering Moderna’s bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine at its vaccination clinics starting on September 12th. Bivalent vaccines...
EOHU Holding Walk-In Vaccination Clinics for Children
The Eastern Ontario Heath Unit (EOHU) is pleased to announce that it will be holding walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children aged 5 to...
CAMIMH calling on Canadians to support a new view of mental health
by Brandon Mayer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is launching an initiative to ensure a parity...