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Health Unit: Crow tests positive for West Nile virus

Health Unit: Crow tests positive for West Nile virus

The virus is spread by mosquitoes that bite infected birds and the virus can be transmitted to other animals and humans 
Sudbury planning to set up a Youth Wellness Hub in 2023

Sudbury planning to set up a Youth Wellness Hub in 2023

Creating a place for people aged 12 to 25 to get support for such things as mental health, substance use, primary care, education, employment, training and housing
Lively man wins more than $700K in hospital 50/50 draw

Lively man wins more than $700K in hospital 50/50 draw

Corey Mackevicius says he will likely enjoy a trip to Alaska with his windfall
Today marks International Overdose Awareness Day

Today marks International Overdose Awareness Day

The day honours loved ones who have died or been permanently injured by overdose or drug poisoning, and gives an opportunity to focus on the crisis that is happening in the north
MPP Mantha working to boost Northern Health Travel Grant

MPP Mantha working to boost Northern Health Travel Grant

Following the steep increase in the price of gasoline in the past year, Algoma Manitoulin MPP wants committee created to make recommendations to improve the travel grant, thus improving access to health care for Northerners
Ontario COVID wave flattens, cases continue but deaths decrease

Ontario COVID wave flattens, cases continue but deaths decrease

About 8.5% of Ontario's ICU beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients
Lack of support, toxic supply driving northern overdose deaths

Lack of support, toxic supply driving northern overdose deaths

Kaela Pelland of Réseau ACCESS Network told Sudbury.com the high death and injury rates from substance use are part poisoned supply, part lack of support or planning, but also, grief and hopelessness
Gélinas says many 'card-carrying Conservatives' oppose LTC plan

Gélinas says many 'card-carrying Conservatives' oppose LTC plan

NDP health critic argues that fewer people are willing to chance living in a long-term care home and would prefer to get specialized home care instead
Gélinas opposes plan that takes away choice on LTC placement

Gélinas opposes plan that takes away choice on LTC placement

The plan is to free up 300 beds across Ontario by the end of summer and to increase that number to 1,000 freed up beds within six months
More than 150 job postings for nursing positions in Sudbury

More than 150 job postings for nursing positions in Sudbury

The shortage of professional health care workers across Ontario has hit home in Sudbury, with the call for licensed nurses to apply at Health Sciences North and Public Health Sudbury and Districts