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Hospitalizations related to eating disorders spike amid the pandemic

Hospitalizations related to eating disorders spike amid the pandemic

The pandemic has taken a significant toll on many, but specifically on young women with eating disorders, according to recent data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information.
Public Health Sudbury moves COVID risk rating to high

Public Health Sudbury moves COVID risk rating to high

This follows the COVID case positivity rate going up, the number of COVID cases in the hospital going up and the number of active COVID outbreaks has also increased.
One new COVID-19 related death reported in Sudbury District

One new COVID-19 related death reported in Sudbury District

Sudbury also has 14 COVID outbreaks including five at the hospital
Hospital neurosurgeon’s practice suspended

Hospital neurosurgeon’s practice suspended

College of Physicians and Surgeons suspends the practice of Dr. Ross Mantle on an interim basis, which suspends his privileges at Health Sciences North
Public Health Sudbury concerned as COVID-19 surges again locally

Public Health Sudbury concerned as COVID-19 surges again locally

Health unit urges caution and urges people to take precautions to protect themselves
Region enters fourth day under a heat warning

Region enters fourth day under a heat warning

Rains today expected to herald cooler temperatures for Thursday
Need relief from the heat? Here are the services available

Need relief from the heat? Here are the services available

The City of Greater Sudbury has extended certain services today in order to help keep people cool in the midst of the day plunging into the depths of a heat wave
NOSM University doctors part of COVID medicine research team

NOSM University doctors part of COVID medicine research team

Federal government has provided $10 million in research funding to test the effectiveness of COVID-19 treatments in non-hospitalized patients
Public Health Sudbury reports a local person has monkeypox

Public Health Sudbury reports a local person has monkeypox

Disease is rare and public health said local residents should not be concerned about routine everyday activities
Vaccines for children under 5 expected in August

Vaccines for children under 5 expected in August

Vaccines against COVID-19 are expected to soon be available to children 6 months to five years, but uptake is uncertain.