Good for you: Dietitians help you find your healthy
by Dana Douglas, RD MscFN, Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
What is a Registered Dietitian?
Registered dietitians are regulated health professionals who guide individuals,...
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...
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic sites begin
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Heath Unit, along with many community partners, are pleased to start providing COVID-19 vaccine at on-going community clinics...
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...
Province makes changes to Self-Isolation requirements and school/childcare screening
from the LGL health Unit
The presence of COVID-19 variants of concern (VOCs) in Ontario has prompted the province to make changes to the guidelines...
The agony of shingles: How to decrease the risk
“It was like going through hell,” he said. A friend had developed facial shingles, involving his ear, and despite medication, the pain continued for...
Vaccine distribution plan rolling out in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark
from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Heath Unit
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Heath Unit is pleased to be working with many community...
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...
Heart Month – Salt and heart health
by Danielle Labonté, MAN, RD, Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
When we eat more sodium, or salt, than our bodies need, the amount...
Can athletes escape Covid virus?
Professional sporting events have never been entirely about the game. Team owners, player sponsorships, media contracts, ticket sales, and merchandising licenses are the playgrounds...