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...
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...
Depleted Soil at the Root of Poor Health
We recently wrote about the gut microbiome – the remarkable digestive ecosystem that influences how nutrients and bacteria contribute to weight management, organ function,...
Growing Food
Submitted by Danielle Labonte, MPH, MAN, RD
Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Finally, winter is over and people can get...
Shaking: An annoyance or Parkinson’s Disease?
It’s fair to say, these are shaky times! In keeping with the rocky ride of 2020, have you noticed your hands shaking lately? Are...
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...
Not every pain needs a pill
How we wish there were better ways to treat pain. But scientists are struggling to find them. The very nature of pain remains elusive...
Health Unit reports upswing of Fentanyl-related overdoses in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit (LGLDHU) is warning of a rise in Fentanyl-related overdoses in the region.
Although they don't have specific...
The joy of traditions and routines
As a trained mental health counsellor, I have provided services to a great many children, teens and parents. Two common themes frequently stick out:...
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,...