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...
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...
The Importance of Spiritual Care
submitted by Jane Adams
Spiritual care is an important part of the support provided to each of our residents at Dundas Manor. Our Pastoral Care...
1000 Hours Outside Project
You may have heard people talking about being outside for 1000 hours, and thought them possibly somewhat extreme. Who on earth wants to stay...
WDMH proud to be part of COVID-19 Research Project
by Jane Adams
Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) is proud to be involved in a research study that will support primary care providers in talking...
Take steps to relieve chronic stress
Nothing can be more heart wrenching than the sudden death of a loved one. The visualization of a wrench tightening on the heart is...
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...
EOHU launches Tick Awareness Campaign
With tick season upon us, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) is cautioning residents that populations of blacklegged ticks, which can spread Lyme disease...
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)...
Who has lost the logic in the Vaccine Debate?
Why would any logical person choose to face severe medical complications of COVID if they could be avoided? Most of us have weighed the...