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Relay for Life is June 12: ‘We all relay together' even if we’re physically apart

Relay for Life is June 12: ‘We all relay together' even if we’re physically apart

Nearly 1 in 2 Canadians expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime
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Public Health Sudbury extends warning as heat wave lingers

Public Health Sudbury extends warning as heat wave lingers

First issued June 6, health unit extends the warning until further notice
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Registration is now open for free summer camp offered by the Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Registration is now open for free summer camp offered by the Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Camp is being offered entirely online for the second summer in a row
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Public Health Sudbury reports two new cases of COVID-19 for June 7

Public Health Sudbury reports two new cases of COVID-19 for June 7

There are also 27 active cases being monitored by local health officials
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Vaccine clinics for kids 12+: Here’s what you need to know to book locally

Vaccine clinics for kids 12+: Here’s what you need to know to book locally

The Pfizer BioNTech vaccine has been approved for youths aged 12 and older by Health Canada
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Warning: Anecdotal reports of substance called ‘THC Gold’ circulating in Greater Sudbury

Warning: Anecdotal reports of substance called ‘THC Gold’ circulating in Greater Sudbury

Public Health Sudbury issued a warning to the public Friday evening
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There’s a pretty decent chance the region will set a heat record this weekend

There’s a pretty decent chance the region will set a heat record this weekend

Public Health Sudbury offers tips on avoiding heat-related illnesses
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Hugs are back! Ontario loosening restrictions at long-term care homes

Hugs are back! Ontario loosening restrictions at long-term care homes

Starting June 9, fully vaccinated long-term care residents can also go out for social and overnight trips
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Public Health, school boards setting up vaccination clinics for young people 12 and older

Public Health, school boards setting up vaccination clinics for young people 12 and older

Plan is to provide two doses to all youth before the beginning of the new school year in September
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Health Canada recalls select high blood pressure and heart failure prescription drugs

Health Canada recalls select high blood pressure and heart failure prescription drugs

Several companies are recalling multiple lots of irbesartan, losartan and valsartan drug products after tests found an azido impurity above the acceptable limit. Canadians are encouraged to continue with their prescription unless advised otherwise by a healthcare provider
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