Why We Do What We Do - To reduce the incidence, spread and complications of infectious diseases.
- To ensure specific disease control requirements are met as directed by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; e.g., tuberculosis, influenza, sexually transmitted infections, emerging infections such as SARS.
- To reduce death from breast cancer and cervical cancers.
- To promote healthy sexuality at all ages and stages.
How and What Do We Provide? - Disease surveillance, case-finding, and contact-tracing.
- Immunization schools and community.
- Education for health care workers, educators, parents and the general public.
- Support for schools in delivering the Healthy Lifestyles Curriculum from Grade 7 to 9.
- Promotion of breast and cervical screening in conjunction with provincial agencies and community partners.
- Mass communication and media campaigns.
- Development and loan of educational resources.
What are the Challenges to Service Delivery? - Large geographic area and winter travel.
- Population diversity and low density.
- Expensive to do business in Northwestern Ontario.
- Qualified staff-recruitment and retention.
- Inter-jurisdictional issues – Federal Lands, inter-provincial.
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