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Sudbury health unit offers advice about West Nile Virus

Sudbury health unit offers advice about West Nile Virus

The risk is low but people should still take precautions against getting bitten by mosquitoes said Public Health Sudbury and Districts
HSN makes cancer screening more gender-identity inclusive

HSN makes cancer screening more gender-identity inclusive

Hospital produces video series aimed at making transgender and non-binary individuals feel more welcome and included in cancer screening
Northern doctor loses licence for COVID conduct

Northern doctor loses licence for COVID conduct

Through his practice and on social media, Dr. Patrick Phillips waged a campaign against COVID-19 vaccine requirements and public health measures for more than a year
Region remains under air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke

Region remains under air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke

Forest fire smoke from Ontario and Quebec has caused significant smoke pollution throughout Greater Sudbury and Northeastern Ontario
Annual Gutsy Walk raises some $30,000

Annual Gutsy Walk raises some $30,000

Benefit event for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada draws numerous teams and around 100 walkers to raise funds for research into bowel disease
Gélinas wants limit on salt in Ontario food

Gélinas wants limit on salt in Ontario food

'Many people overeat sodium, which can cause high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, gastric cancer, liver diseases, and obesity. Cardiovascular disease is often linked to high blood pressure, so excess dietary sodium can also be a risk factor for cardiovascular problems'
Youth depression increased during pandemic, says study

Youth depression increased during pandemic, says study

Study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal said more detection and treatment for depression is required at younger ages
City, health unit offer tips to stay safe as the mercury spikes

City, health unit offer tips to stay safe as the mercury spikes

With temperatures on the rise this week, Sudbury residents can take steps to stay cool    
Community Drug Strategy re-issues warning about street drugs

Community Drug Strategy re-issues warning about street drugs

The latest warning has included a poster advising that ‘your supply may be more toxic than you know’
Feds provide Sudbury outreach group $930K for opioid fight

Feds provide Sudbury outreach group $930K for opioid fight

Federal government says funds will help the Go-Give mobile outreach project to continue its work of providing support and service to people with addictions