Tips for a healthy heart
submitted by Saman Shaikh, RD., M.Sc.
Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
February is Heart Month. According to the Government...
Healthy Eating for the New Year
by Danielle Labonte, MAN, RD,
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
All Foods Fit
All foods can be part of a healthy eating pattern, provided you...
Health Unit warns of toxic Fentanyl powder
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has become aware of what appears to be a new Fentanyl powder in both Brockville and...
Finding truth in science is a moving target
Having a good debate about matters of your health is not a bad thing. As has been said, “It is better to debate a...
Get your COVID-19 Fall Booster
submitted by Katie Lamb
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
Fall Booster (bivalent vaccine) is available for those ages 18 and over and for persons...
Health Unit introduces new client booking system
submitted by Susan Healey
Starting September 19, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has adopted a virtual appointment booking system, Front Desk, for...
Budget conscious grocery shopping, part 2
by Dana Douglas, MScFN, RD, Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist
Best Buys
Knowing what the “best buys” are in the grocery store can help with...
Local horse confirmed to have eastern equine encephalitis virus
submitted by LGLD Health Unit
A horse in Lanark County has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV).
EEEV is normally found in wild birds...
Coughing Again? Could it be COPD?
Ask any singer what they detest the most and they will say, “People who cough at concerts.” So how do you tell if your...
Health Unit’s vaccination plan
With lots of health units throughout Ontario offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics, it is notable that the Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit is...