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...
Keep expectations realistic for 2023
submitted by Rebecca Cronk
New Year, new you right? Wrong! The reality is, you are the same you that you were on December 31, but that...
‘Tis the season of holiday meals and potlucks
submitted by Saman Shaikh, RD., M.Sc.
Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist
Here are some tips for healthy eating during the holidays.
Make and enjoy healthy...
Be aware of the effects of extreme heat
It feels like summer! As we get into the warmer weather this summer, it is important to be prepared for high heat. Don’t forget...
Mental Health and looking after one another
At Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health (LLGAMH), we care for our local communities and provide support to those with mental health...
Breathe easy: Doctors share tips to protect your health at home
by News Media Canada
Taking steps to protect your family’s health at home is a natural instinct. If there’s mold, you clean it. If you...
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...
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...
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...
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...