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...
Health Unit’s vaccination plan
With lots of health units throughout Ontario offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics, it is notable that the Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit is...
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...
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 reminds public of safety during the solar eclipse
by Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
On April 8, 2024, parts of Leeds and Grenville Counties will be within the path of totality...
Health Unit starting to reduce pandemic specific services
Susan Healey, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
We are currently transitioning away from our pandemic response and beginning to resume our non-COVID work....
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...
Health Unit launches public health diseases surveillance dashboard
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has been monitoring Diseases of Public Health Significance (DOPHS) locally and across Ontario for some time....
Health Unit reminding residents of testing for syphilis
The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is reminding residents about a local rise in cases of syphilis, and to consider getting tested...
ConnectWell Autism addresses “Sibling Burnout” with new Sibshop program
Your relationship with your sibling is probably part of your earliest memories. Siblings rely on each other for support, share secrets that they do...