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...
Farmers encouraged to reach out for mental health supports
by Sara Wood, Director, OFA
Summer is a busy time on the farm. Whether we’re cutting hay or silage to feed our livestock next winter,...
WAY Collaborative promotes self-care
submitted by Jenny Read
North Grenville’s WAY (Wellness Access for Youth) Collaborative wants to spread the word that July 24 is International Self-Care Day, a...
Preventing West Nile Virus infections
submitted by LGLD Health Unit
The Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit would like to remind our citizens that we started our mosquito surveillance...
Government’s Good Intentions Gone Bad
Everyone wants a safe, effective, and accessible supply of the products that keep us healthy. Doctors and patients need proven drugs. People seeking to...
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...
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...
Spring clean up tips
submitted by Susan Healey, LGLDHU
Spring has sprung! When it comes to cleaning up the cottage, garage or shed, be prepared. You may find small...
Good nutrition for adults and the elderly
submitted by Saman Shaikh, RD., M.Sc.
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark DHU
Good nutrition is important for adults because it provides energy and nutrients to maintain health,...
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...