Did Radiation Protect President Carter from Pancreatic Cancer?

by W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones What do former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Gifford-Jones have in common? They were both born the same...

The agony of shingles: How to decrease the risk

“It was like going through hell,” he said. A friend had developed facial shingles, involving his ear, and despite medication, the pain continued for...

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...
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Caring for your mental health over the holidays

submitted by Susan Healey The holiday season is almost here!  And with it can come all sorts of emotions regardless of the age one might...

Weightlifting, not just for a medal

When asked how they exercise, people often report jogging, bicycling or walking. But what about weightlifting? Authorities say that picking up weights is not...

COVID-19 Vaccine Status Report

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Vaccination Statistics As of November 21, 2022 a total of 513,528 vaccinations have been administered in the Leeds,...

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...

Local Vaccine Status in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Health Unit’s COVID-19 Distribution and Administration Roll Out Plan helps facilitate the efficient and effective delivery of the COVID-19...

Fixing the leak of untold incontinence

Urinary incontinence is one of the most common problems of aging. It instills, needlessly, the prospect of embarrassment and a fear of leaving the...

Health Unit warns of toxic Fentanyl powder

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has become aware of what appears to be a new Fentanyl powder in both Brockville and...