The Language Express Communication Checkup is Online!

The new online Language Express Communication Checkup (CCU) makes it easy for parents in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville to check that their child's development...

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...

Health Unit announces strategic plan for 2024-2026

The new strategic plan for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has been approved. Beginning in June of 2023, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark...

Health Unit seeking assistance in identifying people at risk of infection

submitted by LGLD Health Unit The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit previously communicated regarding an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Lapse associated with...

Farmer Wellness Initiative focuses on helping farmers in need

- Help for Ontario farmers and their families is just a phone call away by Tyler Brooks Director of Communications and Stakeholder Relations A telehealth line that makes...

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...

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...

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...

Good nutrition for babies, children, and teens

submitted by Saman Shaikh, RD., M.Sc. Leeds, Grenville and Lanark DHU Good nutrition is vital through the life cycle. For infants, breastmilk is the only food or...

Finding credible nutrition information

by Danielle Labonte, LG&L District Health Unit March is Nutrition Month and this year's theme is "We Are Dietitians". Dietitians at the health unit are...