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2 June 2025 / Media Releases
Forest Fire Smoke Impacting Air Quality
Due to active forest fires, communities in northwestern Ontario may experience smoke in the air and poor air quality. As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Forest fire smoke is...
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20 May 2025
Media Bulletin – Manitoba: Measles Vaccine Eligibility Bulletin
As the number of measles cases in Manitoba continues to increase, the province has broadened eligibility for the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to include infants from six months...
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9 May 2025 / Media Releases
Measles Case Confirmed in Thunder Bay District
Thunder Bay District Health Unit is reporting a lab-confirmed case of measles. The individual acquired the infection through international travel and is now recovering at home. The public health investigation...
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14 April 2025 / Media Releases
Canadian Dental Care Plan – an important program locally
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal program currently offering dental care to eligible: children under 18 years old, seniors aged 65 and older, and people with disabilities...
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11 April 2025 / Media Releases
Drug Alert – Increase in drug poisonings/overdose events
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...
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7 April 2025 / Media Releases
NWHU Celebrates Canadian Public Health Week
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...
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13 March 2025 / Media Releases
Risk of Measles Exposure – Toronto Pearson Airport
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...
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