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8 March 2023 / Media Releases
Syphilis Rates Continue to Increase
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) advises that cases of syphilis continue to increase in the region. In 2022, there were 139 confirmed cases of syphilis in the NWHU catchment area, which...
Read More 21 February 2023 / Media Releases
Ear Falls, you’re invited to celebrate NWHU’s 75th anniversary on Feb 28
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and you’re invited! Residents of Ear Falls and surrounding areas are encouraged to stop by Northwestern Health Unit for refreshments, prizes,...
Read More 25 January 2023 / Media Releases
New Strategic Plan for Northwestern Health Unit
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has unveiled their 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. The health unit used input from the public, partners, staff, and stakeholders to identify where to focus its work to...
Read More 20 January 2023 / Media Releases
Statement from Northwestern Health Unit regarding the identification of plausible burials at former St. Mary’s Indian Residential School
Northwestern Health Unit acknowledges the recent identification of 171 plausible burials at the former St. Mary’s Indian Residential School. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, survivors, and...
Read More 19 January 2023 / Media Releases
Dryden, you’re invited to celebrate NWHU’s 75th anniversary on Jan 27
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and you’re invited! Residents of Dryden and surrounding areas are encouraged to stop by Northwestern Health Unit for refreshments, prizes, and...
Read More 5 January 2023 / Media Releases
Northwestern Health Unit celebrates 75th anniversary with year-long campaign
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is celebrating 75 years of local public health. The anniversary is being honoured throughout 2023 with events and contests and a local public health matters campaign. ...
Read More 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...
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