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4 January 2023 / Media Releases
Increase in HIV cases in Kenora Area
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has noted an increase in HIV cases in the Kenora area, particularly towards the end of 2022. Last year alone, there were nine confirmed cases reported...
Read More 23 December 2022 / Media Releases
NWHU urges following virus control measures over the holiday period
Stay at home if you’re unwell. That’s the message from Northwestern Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young Hoon as we move into a busy holiday season. Young...
Read More 22 December 2022
NWHU urges following virus control measures over the holiday period
Stay at home if you’re unwell.That’s the message from Northwestern Health Unit Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kit Young Hoon as wemove into a busy holiday season.Young Hoon encourages everyone...
Read More 8 December 2022 / Media Releases
The real cost of eating in northwestern Ontario
Struggling to put food on the table due to finances is a reality for more than 1 in 7 households in northwestern Ontario. According to a food costing survey done...
Read More 17 November 2022 / Media Releases
Health Unit releases report on climate change impacts on health
Health Unit releases report on climate change impacts on health Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has released a report on the links between climate change and human health in northern Ontario....
Read More 7 November 2022 / Media Releases
Health Unit launching telephone survey on mental health
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has launched a telephone survey to learn more about local mental health-related perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours in our communities. Residents may get a call from Prairie...
Read More 24 October 2022 / Media Releases
Influenza Confirmed in the Region
Influenza, also called “the flu” has been confirmed in the Sioux Lookout, Atikokan, and Kenora areas. It is certain that others in the region have also been infected and that...
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