Fourth COVID-19 Vaccine dose now available for eligible individuals
As Ontario enters the sixth wave of the pandemic, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is encouraging all eligible individuals to receive their fourth...
Guidance on the use of Rapid Tests
The Eastern Ontario Heath Unit (EOHU) is providing Guidance on the Use of Rapid Antigen Tests as Ontarians access free rapid testing kits for...
Cardiac symptoms for some women to watch for
submitted by Louise Arsenault
I was compelled to write about my own experience after hearing the news about the lady from Cape Breton, NS a few...
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...
Periods – What’s Normal?
submitted by Andrea Empey
Like so many other teenage girls, I had no idea what to expect with my first period. I also did what...
Bats and Rabies: Staying Safe in the EOHU
The number of bats testing positive for rabies in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) area has increased over the past two years, and...
EOHU Reminds People Who Use Drugs Not to Use Alone
While the holidays are a time of happiness and family gatherings for many, they are also a time of the year when drug use...
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,...
EOHU warns of Monkeypox phone scam
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is warning residents about a scam where an automated call claims that you have been exposed to monkeypox...