Health Unit warns community about toxic drug supply
submitted by Leeds, Grenville and Lanark DHU
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is raising awareness of the emerging presence of Xylazine in...
Canadians give provinces failing grades on access to mental health services
submitted by CAMIMH
In surveying Canadian residents who have accessed mental health services in the past year, the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental...
Minister officially appoints local Medical Officer of Health
submitted by Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Yesterday, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, Sylvia Jones, informed the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District...
MyChart connects patients to their health story
Submitted by Jenny Read
Terry MacLellan and his family have lived in Barrhaven for 13 years, but they still think of Winchester District Memorial Hospital...
Prevention is the key to reducing the spread of Norovirus
submitted by Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit
Many health jurisdictions across Canada, including Ontario, are reporting increases in Norovirus and similar gastrointestinal illnesses back...
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:...
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...
Beth Donovan Hospice seeks approval from Province for 2 residential hospice beds
submitted by Sue Walker
Executive Director, Beth Donovan
Over the past 30 years, Beth Donovan Hospice has been actively serving the North Grenville and surrounding area...
Cardiac symptoms for some women to watch for
submitted by Louise Arsenault
I was compelled to write about my own experience after hearing the news about the lady from Cape Breton, NS a few...
COVID-19 Vaccination Statistics
submitted by Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
As of January 30, 2023 a total of 530,282 COVID-19 vaccinations have been administered in the...