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Climate Change in Simcoe Muskoka

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/ClimateChange/ClimateChangeExchange/Climate-Change-in-Simcoe-Muskoka

. Changes to the environment (e.g., water quality) have an influence on health (e.g., increased risk of water-borne diseases) and the economy (e.g., increased health system cost, reduced tourism, with an increase in food- and water-borne illnesses, and the risk of vector-borne diseases such as Lyme, Under Water: The Costs of Climate Change for Canada’s Infrastructure The Health Costs of Climate, Sources Climate and Source Water Protection Data (gov.on.ca)Climate Atlas

Board Orientation Manual

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to extreme weather, extreme temperature, air quality, infectious diseases, water and food impacts, "that a high quality health care system is one that is accessible, appropriate, effective, efficient, , recreational water facilities, recreational camps, personal service settings and drinking water systems

Extreme Heat

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/HealthyEnvironments/Outdoor-environment/Extreme-temperature/Extreme-Heat

cold water to the skinHealth Canada provides further information on signs, symptoms, and safety tips during extreme heat. Hot temperatures can change air, water, food quality and safety. Heat can, influence health related to air, water and food quality, infectious diseases, extreme weather, to move to a cool place and drink liquids right away. Water is best. Heat stroke is a medical, , religious centres, large parks with lots of tree coverage, and places with water features (public

Climate Change and Health Resources

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hazards in Simcoe Muskoka, like extreme heat, vector-borne disease, and poor air quality, and guidance on topics like urban planning, housing, transportation, energy, water resources, natural

Climate Action and Opportunities

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of health co-benefits include: improved air quality, physical activity, mental health, road safety, food security and nutrition, water quality and availability, social networks, capital and connectivity, , access to safe food, water, shelter, clean air; access to health services; ending racism) as well

Annual Report 2024

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safe water inspections 8,801 food premise inspections 995 personal service, and Smoke Protocol. Safe Water Program Safe water initiatives remained a priority, with proactive inspections conducted of small drinking water systems and recreational water facilities, and engagement, community preparedness through extreme heat and air quality alerts and co-developed guidance

SMDHU Annual Report 2020-2021

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/HealthUnit/About/Reports/Annual-Report-2020-2021

their full health potential. EXCELLENCE We believe in providing the highest quality programs and services, that arise from our built and natural environments. Safe Water Program continued with efforts to prevent or reduce the burden of water-borne illnesses and injury related to drinking and recreational water through on-going response to adverse water conditions, and where required, issuing boil water and/or drinking water orders and public notices. Public health inspectors assessed risk

Measles

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or work) and avoid contact with others. Wear a well-fitting, high-quality face mask (e.g., surgical, Stay home if you're feeling sick. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Information

Sustainable Food Systems

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to nutritious food. Public health: nutrition and health outcomes are influenced by food quality, and water, and supporting biodiversity. Learn more about sustainable food choices on the health unit’s

Annual Report 2022

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/HealthUnit/About/Reports/Annual-Report-2022

of adverse drinking water quality incidents, monitored public beaches, and issued health advisories, . EXCELLENCE We believe in providing the highest quality programs and services to achieve our vision, and renewals were processed within two weeks of receipt. Safe Water Program Following several years of recreational water restrictions that were in place due to the pandemic, the Safe Water Program focused, to facilities reopening after months of inactivity. More than 1,020 inspections of recreational water