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Nov 12, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As the holiday season approaches, filled with family gatherings, social events, and celebrations, many people may find themselves drinking more alcohol than usual.
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Nov 04, 2024
Health Unit (SMDHU) is encouraging everyone to take proactive steps to prevent falls. Falls can pose serious health risks, but by following a few simple strategies, individuals can support healthy aging and SIMCOE MUSKOKA
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Oct 21, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – It’s that time of year when contagious respiratory viruses, such as influenza (flu), COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise.
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Oct 09, 2024
As autumn brings cooler days and changing leaves, it also marks the start of respiratory illness season
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Oct 02, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – National Breastfeeding Week in Canada, observed annually from Oct.1 to 7, raises awareness of the vital role breastfeeding plays in the healthy growth and development of infants and young children.
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Sep 27, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – According to the 2024 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, 61 percent of Canadian kids aged five to 17 are not getting the recommended 60 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity.
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Sep 26, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Beginning Oct. 1, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) in partnership with local school boards, is providing school-based clinics for three routine recommended immunizations for Grade 7 students: hepatitis B, meningococcal conjugate (Men-C-ACYW) and human papillomavirus (HPV-9).
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Sep 26, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding everyone to stay protected from mosquito bites after a person in Simcoe County was recently diagnosed with West Nile virus (WNv).
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Sep 20, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Expecting a new baby is exciting and it’s normal to have many questions about pregnancy and what to expect once baby arrives.
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Sep 13, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Veterinarians in Simcoe County are offering several low-cost rabies vaccination clinics to help pet owners protect their dogs and cats, aged three months and older, from rabies—a preventable but potentially fatal disease.
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Sep 12, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is advising the public to continue to protect themselves against mosquito bites after recent laboratory results confirmed a positive human case of West Nile virus (WNv) in the District of Muskoka.
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Sep 09, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – New data from Public Health Ontario (PHO) Household Food Insecurity Snapshot (July 2024), reveals a concerning rise in household food insecurity across the province, with Simcoe Muskoka experiencing a particularly sharp increase compared to the previous four years.
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Sep 04, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA –The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a trap in Alliston tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNv).
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Aug 27, 2024
MIDLAND – The Boil Water Advisory issued for the East Pressure Zone of Midland on August 26, 2024, has been lifted today by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. Laboratory test results have confirmed that the water is free from contamination and is safe to drink. Any facilities that were closed as a result of the advisory can now reopen after taking the necessary precautions.
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Aug 27, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA –The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a second trap in the City of Barrie tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNv). The first positive test was reported by the health unit on August 14.
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Aug 26, 2024
Midland – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit issued a boil water advisory (BWA) on Aug 26, 2024 for the East Pressure Zone of Midland after a recent water main break. Repairs are underway. This advisory is in effect until further notice and will be lifted once the safety of the water has been confirmed by laboratory tests.
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Aug 14, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a trap in the City of Barrie tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNv).
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Aug 12, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The start of a new school year is a few weeks away and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) continues to offer vaccination clinics throughout our communities to help children and youth aged four to 17 years to catch up, keep up and stay on track with their publicly funded, routine vaccines before classes begin.
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Jul 29, 2024
On March 28, 2024, Dr. Kieran Moore, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, released his 2023 Annual Report, Balancing Act: An All-of-Society Approach to Addressing Substance Use and Harms.
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Jul 11, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – A blue-green algae bloom has been confirmed on the southeast shoreline of Kempenfelt Bay (Bear Point area) and the southwest shoreline of Lake Simcoe (Innisfil Beach Park area), Town of Innisfil. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is encouraging residents and visitors to exercise caution.
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Jun 25, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Summer is here and there is nothing like spending a day at one of Simcoe Muskoka’s many beaches. Before heading to the beach, be sure to check the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) beach advisory webpage for a list of public beaches with a swimming advisory.
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Jun 24, 2024
Applications for a Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site at 11 Innisfil St., Barrie, were submitted to Health Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Health on Oct. 7, 2021, by the Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County Branch (CMHA SCB).
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Jun 17, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Summer weather is here and as Simcoe Muskoka experiences the first heat warning of 2024, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reminds everyone that when the weather is hot there are steps you should take to stay cooler and protect your health.
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Jun 10, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – This summer the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is operating vaccination clinics to help children and youth aged four to 17 years to catch up, keep up and stay on track with their publicly funded, routine vaccines that were missed during the pandemic.
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Jun 04, 2024
Since 2018, the number of syphilis cases in Simcoe Muskoka has increased fivefold. Syphilis is a bacterial infection that spreads through sexual contact, such as genital, anal, or oral sex.
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May 31, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Ontario Bike Month begins June 1, and residents are invited to join the month-long festivities by replacing car trips with bike rides, brushing up on bicycle safety skills, and taking part in locally planned Bike Month events and celebrations hosted throughout Simcoe and Muskoka.
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May 22, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Each year Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit health inspectors complete more than 6,100 inspections at food premises, licensed child care centres, recreational water facilities, recreational camps and personal service settings to ensure that public health requirements are being met.
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May 08, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you opening a new beauty or body art business or making changes to an existing one?
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May 07, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Severe storms, flooding, and power failures are examples of types of emergencies that can happen in Simcoe Muskoka.
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Apr 22, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Immunization is a valuable public health tool that has led to the elimination, containment and control of diseases that were once very common in Canada.
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Apr 18, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – When heading outside to enjoy the spring weather remember that woodland trails and grassy areas can also be home to blacklegged ticks that may carry Lyme disease, a serious but preventable illness.
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Apr 15, 2024
Public health is a sector within Canada’s health care system that frequently works in the background and often goes unnoticed when things are well.
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Apr 05, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Beginning this week, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) in partnership with local school boards, will resume school-based clinics to complete the series of routine immunizations for Grade 7 students.
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Apr 02, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – On April 8, 2024, between approximately 2 to 4:30 p.m., there will be a rare total solar eclipse.
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Mar 27, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – On March 26, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) was notified by Public Health Ontario’s (PHO) laboratory that due to laboratory error, the case of measles that had been lab-confirmed positive on March 12, based on symptoms and a positive urine measles laboratory result by PHO’s laboratory, is in fact negative for the measles virus.
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Mar 19, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Today marks the first day of spring and as we start to get ready for warmer weather, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding the public that springtime is a great time to consider physical activity as part of a healthy lifestyle.
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Mar 15, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – On March 13, 2024, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) communicated that a resident of Simcoe Muskoka had tested positive for measles.
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Mar 15, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has identified additional exposure sites related to the confirmed measles case first reported on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
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Mar 14, 2024
SIMCOE – The Boil Water Advisory issued for Friday Harbour Resort on March 12, 2024, has been lifted today by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
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Mar 13, 2024
Innisfil – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit issued a boil water advisory (BWA) on March 12, 2024 for Friday Harbour Resort following a recent water main break.
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Mar 13, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has received confirmation that a resident of Simcoe Muskoka has tested positive for measles.
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Feb 29, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding families that many youth born in 2008 are missing their human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis B vaccines.
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Feb 27, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Measles is the world’s most contagious human respiratory virus, much more so than COVID-19, as it is spread through the air indoors without needing to be close to someone who is infectious.
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Feb 13, 2024
Immunization is one of the most effective public health innovations that protects people from contracting serious and sometimes life-threatening diseases.
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Feb 12, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Feeling in the mood this Valentine’s Day?
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Jan 22, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are your children’s routine immunizations up to date? Have you updated their immunization records?
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Jan 16, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — An extreme cold warning has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for Innisfil, New Tecumseth, and Angus for the night of Tuesday, Jan. 16 and into Wednesday morning with wind chill values near -30°C.
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Jan 15, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – With the dramatic increase in the cost of living and the steep rise in food prices, the results of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) 2023 Nutritious Food Basket (NFB) survey show that many residents cannot afford to put nutritious food on the table.
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Jan 11, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – With cases of seasonal influenza (flu) continuing to rise in Simcoe Muskoka the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) strongly recommends using multiple layers of protection, including getting vaccinated, to prevent the spread of the virus and to protect against severe illness.
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Jan 11, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – It can be tempting to stay indoors when it is cold and dark outside.
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Jan 10, 2024
In Simcoe Muskoka, one in five households is experiencing food insecurity, meaning they don’t have enough money for adequate and secure access to food.
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Jan 04, 2024
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Rapid antigen test (RAT) kits for COVID-19 are available to the public for free from the health unit.
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Dec 13, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – After three years of operation and more than 300,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine provided to the public, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) will close the immunization clinic at 29 Sperling Dr. in Barrie at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 20.
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Dec 12, 2023
The holidays are often a time of gatherings and celebration. Alcohol may be a part of these festivities.
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Dec 04, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has updated its HealthSTATS website to offer interactive dashboards that provide users with a modern, efficient and dynamic way to view local health data and information.
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Nov 29, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – From parades, tree decorating and menorah lighting ceremonies to the New Year’s Eve countdown, the holiday season is here, but it doesn’t have to be time off from maintaining your health and wellbeing.
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Nov 27, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – On Nov. 23, 2023, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) moved the region’s overall COVID-19 Community Risk Level from moderate to high as the virus continues to circulate within the community.
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Nov 23, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Do colder mornings and darker afternoons have you and your kids wishing you could hibernate until spring?
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Nov 16, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – A refreshed drug strategy has been developed to address the ongoing harms associated with the current drug toxicity crisis being experienced in the region.
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Nov 15, 2023
November is Fall Prevention Month and an opportune time to increase awareness of the significant impact that falls have on older adults, the factors that contribute to the risk of falling, and the ways falls can be prevented.
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Nov 08, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Looking to receive your COVID-19 or flu vaccine in Simcoe Muskoka?
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Oct 24, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of Monday, Oct. 30, the XBB formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine and the influenza vaccine will be available in Simcoe Muskoka to all eligible individuals ages six months and older.
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Oct 16, 2023
Deciding how to feed a new baby is one of many important decisions new parents will make.
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Oct 12, 2023
SIMCOE COUNTY – The annual series of low-cost rabies clinics continues across Simcoe County until Oct. 29. The clinics provide an affordable way to get rabies shots for dogs and cats over three months old. You can find the dates and locations most convenient for you at smdhu.org/RabiesClinics.
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Oct 11, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Beginning this week, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) in partnership with local school boards, is providing school-based clinics for three routine recommended immunizations for Grade 7 students: hepatitis B, meningococcal conjugate (Men-C-ACYW) and human papillomavirus (HPV-9).
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Oct 04, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As temperatures cool and people spend more time indoors, the number of common colds, COVID-19, seasonal influenza cases and other respiratory infections in our communities rise.
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Sep 26, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is advising the public to continue to protect themselves against mosquito bites after recent laboratory results confirmed a positive human case of West Nile virus (WNv) in Simcoe County.
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Sep 26, 2023
SIMCOE COUNTY – Low-cost rabies clinics, an affordable way to get rabies shots for dogs and cats over three months old, are available again this year in Simcoe County.
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Sep 25, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – On Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), in accordance with the Immunization of Schools Pupils Act (ISPA), will issue suspension orders to 1623 students in Grades 11 and 12 with missing or incomplete vaccination records, affidavits or medical exemptions on file.
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Sep 21, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As respiratory illness season approaches, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is resuming the use of its COVID-19 Community Risk Level to provide information to help people in our communities make better informed decision about how they can best protect themselves and others from transmission and severe illness due to COVID-19.
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Sep 20, 2023
The landscape of commercial tobacco and nicotine products has become more complex with the arrival of vaping products containing nicotine, which includes electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), the primary users of which are youth.
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Sep 18, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is urging secondary students to provide up-to-date immunization records or submit a medical exemption form or affidavit to the health unit before Sept. 26, 2023, to avoid suspension from school.
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Sep 06, 2023
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding secondary school students to update their immunization record on file with the health unit by September 26th to comply with the Immunization of School Pupils Act and avoid suspension from school.
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Sep 05, 2023
SIMCOE COUNTY– An extended heat warning has been issued for all areas within Simcoe Muskoka through to Wednesday, Sept. 6.
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Aug 23, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - Summer isn’t officially over yet and many people are taking advantage of the last weeks of summer to enjoying water activities in Simcoe Muskoka’s many lakes, rivers, recreational facilities and private pools.
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Aug 21, 2023
It’s time to get ready for the new school year and families in Simcoe Muskoka are encouraged to help their children and teens build physical activity into their back-to-school routines and keep it going all year long.
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Aug 16, 2023
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Aug 14, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The start of a new school year is a few weeks away and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) continues to offer vaccination clinics throughout our communities to help children and youth aged four to 17 years to catch up, keep up and stay on track with their publicly funded, routine vaccines before classes begin.
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Aug 04, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has received notification from Public Health Ontario that two dead birds, one found in Oro-Medonte and one in Bracebridge, have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv).
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Aug 03, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Good music, delicious food and time enjoyed with friends and family at summer festivals and outdoor events are often highlights of the season.
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Jul 25, 2023
SIMCOE COUNTY– A heat warning has been issued for some communities in our region for Wednesday, July 26 through to Friday, July 28.
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Jul 24, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As COVID-19 continues to circulate, although at a lower level, it is recommended that everyone stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Jul 21, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Rapid antigen test (RAT) kits for COVID-19 are now available to the public for free from the health unit.
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Jul 18, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) Board of Health congratulates Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Dr. Charles Gardner for being honoured with a Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) on June 12, 2023.
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Jul 11, 2023
Over the past month, Simcoe Muskoka has experienced a higher than usual number of days with poor air quality caused by smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario and Quebec.
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Jul 05, 2023
SIMCOE COUNTY– A heat warning has been issued for issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) for the following areas of Muskoka for Wednesday, July 5 and Thursday, July 6.
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Jul 04, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is encouraging local residents to exercise caution around Little Lake, Midland after the first blue-green algae bloom of 2023 was confirmed through testing.
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Jul 04, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – An extreme heat warning has been issued for some communities in our region for Tuesday, July 4 through to Thursday, July 6.
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Jun 30, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – A Special Air Quality Statement indicating exposure to wildfire smoke has been issued for Simcoe and Muskoka, with smoke plumes from forest fires over northeastern Ontario and Quebec moving into the area today and possibly into Saturday, resulting in deteriorated air quality.
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Jun 27, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – A Special Air Quality Statement indicating exposure to wildfire smoke has been issued for Simcoe and Muskoka, with smoke plumes from forest fires over northeastern Ontario and Quebec moving into the area this afternoon or tonight, resulting in deteriorated air quality.
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Jun 26, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Many of us look forward to enjoying outdoor events and festivals offered throughout our community during the summer. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit offers tips and reminders to help ensure your experiences are both healthy and enjoyable.
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Jun 22, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Summer is here and there is nothing like spending a day at one of Simcoe Muskoka’s many beaches with friends and family. But before heading to the beach, be sure to check the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) beach advisory webpage for a list of public beaches with a swimming advisory.
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Jun 15, 2023
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Jun 13, 2023
The return of warm weather allows us opportunities for outdoor activity with friends and family.
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Jun 13, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – This summer the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is operating vaccination clinics to help children and youth aged four to 17 years to catch up, keep up and stay on track with their publicly funded, routine vaccines that were missed during the pandemic.
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Jun 07, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Wildfires occurring in parts of Ontario and Quebec are producing smoke that is being carried into Simcoe Muskoka and affecting local air quality.
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Jun 05, 2023
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is pleased to announce that its newly renovated Barrie Clinic located at 80 Bradford St. is once again open as of June 5.
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Jun 02, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA –The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Immunization Clinic at 29 Sperling Dr. in Barrie, continues to offer COVID-19 vaccines and routine immunizations to eligible individuals.
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Jun 01, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Summer is almost here and as outdoor temperatures rise it can be difficult to stay cool. During periods of extreme heat, everyone is at risk of heat-related illness.
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May 30, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – June is Ontario Bike Month and Simcoe Muskoka residents are encouraged to join the celebration by including cycling in their daily routines, practising bicycle safety skills, and participating in locally planned events.
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May 18, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Enjoying and being active in natural environments such as parks and woodlands is associated with better health and well-being. These places can also be home to blacklegged ticks that carry Lyme disease, a serious but preventable illness.
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Apr 26, 2023
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Apr 24, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Immunization is one of the easiest ways you can protect your health; however, due to the disruptions caused by the pandemic, many adults across our region need to catch up on routine immunizations.
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Apr 11, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - April marks Oral Health Month and this year’s theme is Oral Health for Total Health, which highlights the essential role oral health plays in everyone’s overall health, self-esteem and well-being.
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Apr 05, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of Monday, April 3, operation of the COVID-19 Immunization Clinic at 29 Sperling Dr. in Barrie has transferred to the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) from the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH).
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Mar 06, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) reminds parents and caregivers that maintaining you child’s COVID-19 immunizations by getting the bivalent booster they are eligible for is the best way to protect them and to prevent them from passing the virus to grandparents or others who can get seriously ill.
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Feb 23, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – On Feb. 23, in recognition of National Kids and Vaccine Day, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding families of the vital role that routine immunizations play in protecting children and youth from vaccine preventable diseases.
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Feb 21, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As the cost of living continues to rise at an unprecedented rate, results of the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) 2022 Nutritious Food Basket (NFB) survey show that more residents are finding it difficult to put basic healthy food on the table and for some, it is nearly impossible.
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Feb 06, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Feb. 6 to 13.
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Feb 02, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — An extreme cold warning has been issued by Environment Canada for Simcoe and Muskoka for Feb. 2 to 4.
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Jan 31, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – To help students get caught up on the routine and required immunizations that were missed during the pandemic, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is partnering with local school boards to offer school-based immunization clinics at Simcoe Muskoka secondary schools during February and March.
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Jan 30, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Jan. 30 to Feb. 6.
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Jan 26, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is launching an eight-week Tobacco and Vapour Product Retailer education and enforcement campaign next week.
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Jan 23, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Jan. 25 to 30.
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Jan 17, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Physical activity keeps the body strong and healthy and can improve mental health.
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Jan 16, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Jan. 16 to 22.
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Jan 09, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Jan. 9 to 16.
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Jan 03, 2023
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Jan.3 to 9.
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Dec 28, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka
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Dec 22, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of Monday, Jan. 9, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Georgian Mall in Barrie will relocate and operate at 29 Sperling Dr.
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Dec 20, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – During the pandemic, many high school students were unable to receive their routine and required immunizations.
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Dec 19, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Dec. 19 to 28.
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Dec 15, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has lifted the advisories where blue-green algae blooms were detected earlier this year for the following waterways in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka.
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Dec 12, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Dec. 12 to 19.
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Dec 09, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of Thursday, December 8, 2022, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has moved the region’s current overall COVID-19 Community Risk Level from moderate to high as the virus continues to circulate within the community.
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Dec 05, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The holiday season has officially begun but it doesn’t have to be a vacation from maintaining your health and well-being.
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Nov 28, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4.
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Nov 22, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – November is Fall Prevention Month, and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding the public that the risk for falling can increase with age and declining health, but steps can be taken to prevent falls.
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Nov 21, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Nov. 21 to 28.
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Nov 16, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – With the cooler weather upon us, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health (SMDHU) is seeing higher and earlier than normal rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza in our communities, in addition to the ongoing spread of COVID-19 infection.
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Nov 14, 2022
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer one-day pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics at locations throughout Simcoe Muskoka, with upcoming clinics taking place from Nov. 14 to 21.
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