Statement from Dr. Paul on masking, preventing illness and protecting our community this cold...
Over the past few weeks, we have seen the early return of seasonal respiratory illnesses such as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), influenza and colds,...
EOHU releases first of six Regional Mental Health Survey Summaries
submitted by EOHU
On World Mental Health Day 2023, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is excited to release the first in a series of...
Studying the best COVID-19 treatment plan for immunocompromised patients
Patients are now being recruited for a new clinical trial at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) focusing on COVID-19 treatment for patients who are...
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)...
‘Epic’ countdown has begun at three Eastern Ontario hospitals
Excitement was building as Deep River & District Hospital (DRDH), Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) conducted final preparations for...
Not every pain needs a pill
How we wish there were better ways to treat pain. But scientists are struggling to find them. The very nature of pain remains elusive...
Government debating euthanasia expansion for mental illness
submitted by AARP
On October 5, Parliament debated whether to proceed with expanding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to those whose sole underlying medical condition...
ROMA calls for more local health services
Rural communities are disproportionately impacted by Ontario’s healthcare crisis, according to a new report published by the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA).
The paper, titled...
Increase in measles activity and importance of immunization
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is alerting the public to the global increase in measles activity and reminding people of the importance of...
May is MS Awareness Month
Did you know that Canada has one of the highest rates of Multiple Sclerosis in the world, with approximately 90,000 people diagnosed?
Next month is...