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Protect yourself and those around you this respiratory illness …

WEBThe health unit is reporting that influenza is circulating in the region along with COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Everyone is encouraged to use …

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COVID-19 vaccine clinics to begin for senior residents

WEBThe Porcupine Health Unit will begin holding COVID-19 vaccine clinics this Friday in Timmins and Smooth Rock Falls.

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Survey finds COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect mental …

WEBNearly 25 per cent of respondents reported a deterioration of mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, PHU stated in a release issued Wednesday. The PHU …

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PHU district could re-open soon The Daily Press

WEBShe reported that by the latest data, the PHU region has a 70.9 per cent confirmation for first doses in people over 18 years of age, and 23.8 per cent of individuals over 18 now …

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Elderly among PHU's initial focus for COVID-19 booster shots

WEB“We’ve already done the third doses for residents in long-term care homes and high-risk retirement homes.” She said the most recent announcement recommended booster …

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Timmins' safe injection site set to open Monday

WEBSafe Health Site Timmins, a supervised consumption and treatment site, located at the former location of Living Space, is set to open Monday and its operation will be overseen …

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Partnership will ease Safe Health Site Timmins transition

WEBA partnership between the Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming and Timmins and District Hospital will ease the transition of Safe Health …

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Ontario funds primary care teams in Timmins and James Bay

WEBThe Ontario government announced Friday it is delivering over $1.3 million in funds to primary care teams in Timmins and Porcupine, and almost $1,5 million for a …

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Campbell cites public concerns about new safe injection site

WEBThe Daily Press file photo SunMedia. During a panel discussion held this week to discuss Safe Health Site Timmins, a proposed safe consumption site, Coun. Joe Campbell …

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Know the 10 early warning signs of dementia The Daily Press

WEBQ: Tell me a bit about the situation in Timmins. JC: Right now we serve over 800 clients. Q: I understand you help people with more than just Alzheimer’s

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More vaccine clinics announced The Daily Press

WEBThe Porcupine Health Unit has announced another series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held in various communities within its catchment area. Story …

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Applications submitted for permanent Supervised Consumption Site

WEBThe Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming branch, in partnership with the Timmins and Area Drug Strategy announce Friday that the required …

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Health unit collects over 250K needles in 2023 The Daily Press

WEBThe Porcupine Health Unit released its harm reduction report for 2023. Harm reduction includes needle collection since used needles can transmit Hepatitis C and …

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Unknowns of health unit merger raise concerns at council

WEBMayor Michelle Boileau, who is the chair of the Porcupine Health Unit Board, attempted to address some of Black’s concerns. “I participated in one of the merger …

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Timmins Life Food, Recipes, Travel, Health, Homes, Gardening

WEBChorney-Booth: The Office gets down to the business of serving beachy fare with local flair. During the mid-afternoon and early evening, the block of Stephen Avenue between 3rd …

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Dr. Richard Kvas named Regional Family Physician of the Year

WEBThe Regional Family Physician of the Year award is presented annually to six family doctors across Ontario. Dr. Kvas is the award recipient for the North East Region. …

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TADH introduces two new programs to aid those afflicted by …

WEBThe AMCT and the CWM are the newest programs to join to the Mental Health Program at TADH, which offers a wide range of in-patient and out-patient …

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Health unit merger could occur as early as 2024 The Daily Press

WEBDr. Lianne Catton, medical officer of health for the Porcupine Health Unit, is seen in this Daily Press file photo taking questions from local media during an online …

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TADH establishes priorities with 2022-2027 Strategic Plan

WEBKate Fyfe, president and chief executive officer of TADH, told The Daily Press, the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan will serve as a “roadmap, providing a high-level …

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