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24 October 2024 / Media Releases
Stay Healthy this Respiratory Illness Season
Northwestern Health Unit is reminding everyone to stay safe this respiratory illness season and to prevent unnecessary hospital visits by staying up to date on vaccinations. All eligible people are...
Read More 15 October 2024 / Media Releases
Northwestern Health Unit Alcohol Trends Dashboard
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has released a new statistical dashboard that outlines alcohol-related trends. This includes morbidity and mortality, usage behaviours, as well as availability and cost. “I am deeply...
Read More 9 October 2024 / Media Releases
NWHU Releases 2023 Annual Report: Celebrating Local Public Health
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has released its 2023 Annual Report, themed “Celebrating Local Public Health” in recognition of NWHU’s 75th anniversary. The milestone report highlights the organization’s key accomplishments over...
Read More 2 October 2024 / Media Releases
Protect Yourself This Respiratory Illness Season: Get Vaccinated for Influenza and COVID-19
Respiratory Illness Season is once again upon us! Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Getting your annual flu (influenza) shot and receiving the most recent COVID-19 vaccine...
Read More 30 August 2024 / Media Releases
Northwestern Health Unit Releases Report on Youth Health
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is sharing information on grade 9-12 student health data collected in partnership with schools across the region during the 2023/24 school year. The COMPASS study...
Read More 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...
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