The “Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds” approach and physical activity

by Danielle Labonte, MPH, MAN, RD, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Parents and caregivers can help children have healthy bodies and healthy minds...

Increase in new COVID-19 infections in workplaces

The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit is seeing a significant increase in new COVID-19 infections in the past weeks, particularly in workplaces....

Third Dose Boosters

by the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Health Unit Based on guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations, Ontario is now recommending third doses of...

Significant increase in COVID-19 cases in LGL

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District health Unit has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 positive cases in the region with over 100 new...

Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds over the holidays

by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit The holidays can be especially challenging for people’s body image and mental health. Our Health Unit...

Expanded eligibility for 50+ for Third Booster Doses

by the District Health Unit The Ministry of Health announced that starting December 13, 2021, they will be opening up eligibility for 3rd doses to...

Children aged 5 to 11 can be vaccinated

Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, and Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, issued the following statement regarding Health Canada’s approval of the Pfizer...

Stocking up in case of bad weather

by Marie Traynor, Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist, LGL Health Unit How can it be November already?! Here are some ideas for stocking up...

Flu season is approaching: What you need to know!

from the Health Unit Influenza is a preventable illness that can cause serious lung infection for young children, pregnant individuals, and people who are older...

Local COVID-19 Vaccine Status Report

LGL Health Unit Statistics: Of the region’s population 12 years of age and over, 91.7% have first doses and 85.8% have second doses (as of August...