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The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal program currently offering dental care to eligible: The federal government is set to expand the program to include people ages 18 to 64 in May. With this expansion, 6,350 people will become eligible making a total of 18,000 people in our Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has received reports of an increase in drug overdoses. While the specific substance responsible has not been identified, the effectiveness of naloxone suggests that opioids may be involved. It is unclear which drugs the substance is being sold as or mixed with, but various methods of Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is proud to participate in Canadian Public Health Week celebrations from April 7-11, 2025. The week is a time to recognize the important role public health plays in enhancing the safety and well-being of our residents and communities. Public health initiatives have a remarkable impact. Recent Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is advising the public of a risk of exposure to measles at Pearson Airport in Toronto on March 2, 2025. Measles is a highly contagious airborne illness that spreads easily. Anyone who was at the following location between the times listed is considered exposed to measles. Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and the Town of Fort Frances work together to make school zone areas safer. A new road sign that displays the speed of approaching vehicles, has been installed on Second Street East near Robert Moore School. Funded through the Ministry of Transportation’s Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) reports a rise in respiratory illnesses, including influenza cases, hospitalizations, and institutional outbreaks in the region. To help prevent the spread of infections and reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, NWHU urges everyone to take precautions this season. For non-life-threatening concerns, consider using the North West Region Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is reminding people to get immunized and be prepared before they travel. With spring break and an increase in travel coming up, there is a real risk that diseases, like measles, could spread to our area. Many vaccine-preventable diseases are on the rise provincially, nationally, and Read more…
To avoid long wait times, we ask the public to keep the emergency department for emergencies only. Please do not ignore your symptoms or avoid emergency care when needed. Before going to the emergency department for concerns that are not life-threatening, try virtual care options: These services are open Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) would like to remind residents to be ready for cold temperatures this winter. One way to be prepared is to check the weather forecast before you head out. Whenever temperatures are expected to be dangerously low, Environment Canada will issue an extreme cold weather warning for Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit is reminding everyone to stay safe this respiratory illness season and to prevent unnecessary hospital visits by staying up to date on vaccinations. All eligible people are encouraged to get their influenza and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are available. Everyone needs to do their part Read more…