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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...
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...
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