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There has been a report of an algae bloom in Pelican Lake in Sioux Lookout. The bloom is being tested by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to see if it is blue-green algae. At this time, the results are not known, so Northwestern Health Unit asks that people Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) plays a large role in the region’s pandemic response efforts, and their 2021 Annual Report highlights some of the organization’s accomplishments from last year. The report includes both COVID-19 and other programming statistics and stories. Marilyn Herbacz, CEO at NWHU has nothing but praise for staff, Read more…
The Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) has awarded Dryden resident, Trudy Sachowski, the Board of Health Section Distinguished Service Award for her dedication to public health in Ontario. Sachowski is an executive member of Northwestern Health Unit’s (NWHU) Board of Health and has also been newly elected as Read more…
Much of our region is experiencing ongoing flooding due to the rapid snow melt and heavy rainfall. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) reminds the public that with floods, come potential health risks to those impacted by flood water. Some of those risks include: Flood waters can contain pollutants such as agricultural Read more…
This provincial election, the Northwestern Health Unit is encouraging local residents to learn about and discuss health issues that affect our communities. The health unit has launched a campaign promoting people to “Get Informed, Be Heard, and Vote.” The campaign aims to help the public make an informed decision at Read more…
As a 6th wave of COVID-19 begins in the province, local case numbers are increasing in many of our communities. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) notes that the virus, including the BA 2 variant, is circulating in the region. Public health officials urge residents to stay home and isolate if they Read more…
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is developing a new Strategic Plan. The plan will guide public health services from 2023 to 2025 to ensure they continue to meet the goals and needs of our population. The health unit is seeking public input into the strategic plan. To take part, please visit Read more…
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) region’s COVID-19 rates are starting to improve, even with the lifting of restrictions, however, our area’s case rate remains the highest in the province. We currently have a case rate of 294.3 per 100,000, compared to 75.0 per 100,000 provincially; and the local percent positivity Read more…
Although public health restrictions are being lifted provincially, our local COVID-19 rates remain high. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises that a booster dose of the vaccine provides the best protection against infection, hospitalization, and death from the virus. The chance of being exposed to the virus will increase when the Read more…
Due to the region’s continued high COVID-19 and hospitalization rates, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has extended their recommendations issued on February 17, 2022. As such, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health at NWHU asks that local businesses, organizations, and residents follow enhanced measures while case numbers and hospitalizations Read more…