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27 August 2024 / Media Releases
Local public health leaders discuss regional needs with Province
Local public health leaders from Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) recently attended the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) annual conference. While at the conference, representatives from NWHU met with two...
Read More 27 June 2024 / Media Releases
Beat the Heat this Summer
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) encourages residents and visitors to enjoy the beautiful weather this summer by getting active and exploring the great outdoors. Whether hitting the trails, out on the...
Read More 17 June 2024 / Media Releases
Local public health leaders recognized by provincial organization alPHa
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is proud to share that local public health leaders have been recognized provincially. Their Board of Health Chair, Doug Lawrance has been awarded the 2024 Distinguished...
Read More 31 May 2024 / Media Releases
Measles Update
Following yesterday’s media release from Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) regarding a possible case of measles in Sioux Lookout, laboratory test results have confirmed that this was NOT measles. NWHU advises...
Read More 30 May 2024 / Media Releases
Possible Measles Exposure – Updated
Updated - laboratory test results have confirmed that this was NOT measles. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is investigating a probable case of measles in an infant in the Sioux Lookout...
Read More 24 May 2024 / Media Releases
Protect Yourself from Tick Bites this Spring and Summer
With the warmer weather upon us and many residents and visitors enjoying more time outdoors, the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) would like to encourage you to take precautions to prevent...
Read More 3 May 2024 / Media Releases
Drug Alert – Risk of overdose remains high
Kenora area OPP report that drug overdoses in the region remain higher than usual, and syndromic surveillance shows that Lake of the Woods Hospital’s Emergency Room continues to see an...
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