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...

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...

Significant increase in COVID-19 cases in LGL

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District health Unit has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 positive cases in the region with over 100 new...

Infection control notification issued this week by local Health Unit

submitted by LGLD Health Unit Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit identified an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) lapse during an inspection on June...

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...
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Caring for your mental health over the holidays

submitted by Susan Healey The holiday season is almost here!  And with it can come all sorts of emotions regardless of the age one might...

Local Health Unit wants to hear from you for Phase II of Substance...

The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is pleased to announce that Phase 2 of the three-year Health Canada Substance Use and Addictions...

What you should know about a silent heart attack

Lao Tzu, the Chinese philosopher, wrote that “Silence is a source of great strength.” Possibly sound advice in some situations. But for people who’ve...

Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds over the holidays

by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit The holidays can be especially challenging for people’s body image and mental health. Our Health Unit...

COVID-19 outbreak declared at the Interim Long Term Care Unit in Kemptville District Hospital...

The Health Unit is working with the Long-term Care/Convalescent Care Unit at Kemptville District Hospital to manage the COVID-19 outbreak. One staff member has...