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North Bay and Area residents can get flu and COVID shots North …

WebCOVID-19 vaccine appointments for the health unit’s community clinics can be booked online or by calling 1-833-943-3900. More vaccine opportunities for high-risk …

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Public Health reports 14 outbreaks of COVID in Sudbury

WebPublic Health officials are encouraging residents to get their flu and COVID-19 shots. Photo by Postmedia. As the province announced its immunization program …

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Over $900,000 to support Alternate Level of Care programs

WebThese initiatives were launched in 2022-23 to support health system and recovery, with current projections show a reduction of approximately 2,200 ALC cases in …

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How long is the wait in the emergency department at North Bay

WebAs of 1 p.m. Tuesday the average wait time was two hours and the longest wait time was two hours and 35 minutes. According to the health centre wait times are …

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Hospital says ER visits for non-urgent care could mean long

WebThe health centre is urging patients to contact their family doctor first for non-urgent care before heading to the emergency department. Dr. Gordon Mah, General …

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Northeastern hospitals now united by one electronic health record

WebThe Meditech Expanse ONE initiative connects 23 partner hospitals throughout northeastern Ontario. It aims to improve the delivery of health care through a single …

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There will be no merger of health units in Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie

WebTuesday’s decision by Public Health in Sudbury “was informed by this comprehensive study and the board’s assessment of the potential impact of a merger on …

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COVID-19 and flu shots available North Bay Nugget

WebThe flu shot is also available at doctors’ offices and pharmacies. COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics: North Bay. Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Elks Lodge (325 Elks Ln., North Bay) …

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$9 Million from province to support hospital bed capacity

WebFunding breakdown is as follows: – $4,599,000 in base funding to support 21 alternate level of care (ALC) transitional beds; – $4,380,000 in one-time funding to …

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Masking will remain optional in other places in the hospital North

WebMasks will also be required in all inpatient units (including common spaces),” according to a media release issued by the health centre. Masking will remain optional in …

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If approved, plan would double the number of hospital beds in …

WebThe hospital was designed for just 412 patients and demand, especially in recent years, has far exceeded that capacity. A few weeks ago HSN said it was …

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Northern Ontario facing a crisis in health care: Top doctor

WebVerma, president, vice-chancellor, dean and CEO of NOSM University, says about 400,000 residents of northern Ontario have access to a family doctor because of …

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Health Minister Adriana LaGrange would airlift sick babies if need …

WebAddressed to LaGrange and Athana Mentzelopoulos, president and CEO of Alberta Health Services, the letter cited grim numbers. The Edmonton units have been …

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Powassan group home forced to close due to health concerns

WebPublished Nov 09, 2023 • Last updated Nov 10, 2023 • 1 minute read. Dosanjh Care Residence in Powassan will remain closed for at least three months due to “critical …

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Province invests big in Powassan and Area Family Health Team

WebThe Ontario government is investing $321,000 in the Powassan and Area Family Health Team. Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli made the announcement on April 19, …

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Blanche River Health welcomes new physician North Bay Nugget

WebBlanche River Health is a 74-bed hospital corporation with two sites serving the Northeastern Ontario communities of Englehart (26 beds) and Kirkland Lake (48 …

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Sault Area Hospital names Dr. John Heintzman as new chief of …

WebHeintzman, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, brings more than 19 years of medical leadership experience to the organization. He is completing his credentialing …

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Group Health Centre cardiac rehabilitation program pulls up …

WebGroup Health Centre said earlier it was weighing options when news broke that the Sault Y was likely to shutter by mid-May. However, Sault Ste. Marie City Council …

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Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions visits North …

WebPrieur said Canadore students enrolled in a variety of programs, such as mental health and addictions or nursing, would come to the centre to gain hands-on …

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Homeless struggle with mental health issues

Web“The frequent occurrence of mental health issues among those experiencing homelessness in our community is an issue that needs to be heard and addressed,” …

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Northern Ontario CMHA focus on addictions for Bell Let’s Talk Day

WebPeople with a mental health issue are twice as likely to have a substance use issue compared to the general population. Alcohol cost Ontario $7.1 billion in 2020 …

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