Budget conscious grocery shopping, part 1

by Dana Douglas, MScFN, RD, Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist Before Heading to the Grocery Store Successful grocery shopping begins before the grocery store. Start...

Two more horses in LGL confirmed to have EEEV

submitted by Susan Healey The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has been notified by Public Health Ontario that two additional horses in Lanark...

Well water health

submitted by LGLD Health Unit The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit can help you to ensure that the well water you and your...

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...

Seasonal vaccinations information

submitted by LGLD Health Unit The Health Unit has been receiving a number of calls and emails about fall COVID-19 boosters and Influenza vaccinations. Information to...

What is bullying?

Many adults over a certain age commonly talk about how much worse bullying was when they were in school. These adults will tell you...

Wind phone at Beth Donovan Hospice

submitted by Sue Walker Have you heard of a wind phone?  The original wind phone inspiration and creation was done by Japanese garden designer Itaru...

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...

Local horse confirmed to have eastern equine encephalitis virus

submitted by LGLD Health Unit A horse in Lanark County has tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV). EEEV is normally found in wild birds...

Health Unit raises awareness about bats and rabies

submitted by LGLD Health Unit Approximately three percent of bats carry the rabies virus. The most common signs of rabies in bats are the inability...