Steve Clark announces grant to expand Community Paramedicine
The Ontario government is investing $3,250,000 to expand the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program in Leeds-Grenville. This initiative will help more seniors on...
Holiday hours for LGL Health Unit Programs and Services
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit will be closed for the holidays on the following days:
Friday, December 23, 2022
Monday, December...
Mental Health and looking after one another
At Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health (LLGAMH), we care for our local communities and provide support to those with mental health...
Healthy Eating for the New Year
by Danielle Labonte, MAN, RD,
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Mindful Eating
Mindful eating involves not only being aware of eating habits, but also...
Unripe apples protect from threat of a fatty liver
by W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones
Worried about having too many alcoholic drinks during the coronavirus pandemic? Think you’re on the way to liver...
Call to residents to take action
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
We can all reduce hospital visits and admissions in those most vulnerable (the very young, very old and...
Food insecurity in Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark and the Nutritious Food Basket Costing
submitted by Danielle Labonte,
Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist
Each year, with the exception of 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Leeds,...
Identifying health-related misinformation
by Danielle Labonte, Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit
There are many things to look out for with health-related messaging and misinformation. Be aware...
Spring clean up tips
submitted by Susan Healey, LGLDHU
Spring has sprung! When it comes to cleaning up the cottage, garage or shed, be prepared. You may find small...
Keep blood pressure under control
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “You must do the things you think you cannot do.” Avoiding disease may be the gift of lucky genetics, but...