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4 July 2022 / Media Releases
Northwestern Health Unit releases 2021 Annual Report
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...
Read More 15 June 2022 / Media Releases
Local resident receives prestigious award
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....
Read More 3 June 2022 / Media Releases
Potential health risks related to floods
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...
Read More 6 May 2022 / Media Releases
Get Informed, Be Heard, and Vote!
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...
Read More 12 April 2022 / Media Releases
Local COVID-19 update
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...
Read More 23 March 2022 / Media Releases
NWHU Seeks Public Input into its Next Strategic Plan
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...
Read More 17 March 2022 / Media Releases
Masking still recommended
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...
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