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Public Health's needle exchange handed out 1.2 million needles in 2017

Public Health's needle exchange handed out 1.2 million needles in 2017

Spike in needle use spans across the province
$21M grant means construction on high-tech Learners' Centre at HSN is a go

$21M grant means construction on high-tech Learners' Centre at HSN is a go

Construction on state-of-the-art medical education facility to begin in March
NEO Kids Foundation donation supports second phase of radon research project

NEO Kids Foundation donation supports second phase of radon research project

Research project is only one of its kind in the province
Ontario grants NEO Kids $500K to help with expansion project

Ontario grants NEO Kids $500K to help with expansion project

Health minister in town to make announcement at HSN
New name in public health: Health unit rebrands, unveils new strategic plan

New name in public health: Health unit rebrands, unveils new strategic plan

Introducing: Public Health Sudbury and Districts
Strategy rolled out to try to tackle North's frightening opioid addiction, overdose rates

Strategy rolled out to try to tackle North's frightening opioid addiction, overdose rates

Local Health Integration Network opening clinics from North Bay to the James Bay coast
Influenza outbreak hits Health Sciences North

Influenza outbreak hits Health Sciences North

Staff are monitoring outbreak of Influenza B - currently no restrictions on visitors 
Lingering colds a sign of the season: health unit

Lingering colds a sign of the season: health unit

Best way to get healthy and prevent spreading infection is to stay home if you're sick
HSN hitting their target for ALC beds

HSN hitting their target for ALC beds

Reduced number of ALC beds has shown a stabilization in overall hospital occupancy
#ILiveWithDementia: New Alzheimer Society campaign aims to end shame, embarrassment

#ILiveWithDementia: New Alzheimer Society campaign aims to end shame, embarrassment

To coincide with Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in January, the Alzheimer Society has launched a new campaign — and film — about early-onset dementia