Temiskaming Hospital and Platinum Patient Transfer sign a service contract
New plan for transporting non-urgent patients TEMISKAMING SHORES – Temiskaming Hospital is taking several steps to address overcrowding at the hospital, one of which is addressing patient transportation issues said…
Federal government moving toward national drug plan
The federal government has announced the final amendments to the Patented Medicines Regulations. The most significant reforms to the regulations since their introduction in 1987, these amendments will give the Patented…
Public health warnings about Sudbury beaches
Swimming advisories have been issued to the following beaches: Amphitheatre Beach – Bell Park, Greater Sudbury Moonlight Beach, Greater Sudbury As a result of routine water samples exceeding the acceptable bacteriological water…
Public health Sudbury urging child vaccines now
With the 2019 school year soon to be upon us, Public Health Sudbury & Districts would like to remind parents that now is the time to make sure that student…
Cambrian EMS grads achieve 100 per cent pass rate – AGAIN!
Cambrian College is calling it “a remarkable winning streak by any measure.” For the 15th year in a row, the graduating class of Cambrian’s Paramedic Program received a 100 per…
Working to re-open the service hub in Kenora
Northwestern Health Unit is committed to working with partners towards re-opening the Service Hub Shelter in Kenora Despite good intentions, the temporary closure of the service hub shelter in Kenora…
Heat Warnings issued for Friday July 19
Special heat warnings have been issued by Public Health Sudbury and Districts Greater Sudbury and vicinity Markstay-Warren, St. Charles West-Nipissing, French River With hot, humid weather in the forecast for…
New chief of ambulance EMS services in Sault District
The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (DSSMSSAB) has appointed Robert Rushworth as its first Chief of Land Ambulance Emergency Medical Services (EMS). In May of this…
Health Canada regulations will require hospitals to report serious adverse reactions to drugs and devices
Health Canada regulations are being changed to require hospitals to report on serious adverse reactions from drugs and medical devices. Drugs and medical devices are an important part of Canada’s…
Nipissing nursing grad liked smaller class sizes
By LEN GILLIS Megan McNalty is another Nipissing University student who is pleased with her choice to study nursing in the North. “To say it simply, the B.Sc.N. program at…
