Reporters or members of the public researching public health issues will find a wealth of information in a variety of documents in this website. Following are several links to researched and reviewed documents that contain localized health information.
Supervised Consumption
Consultations have begun to support an application for a supervised consumption site in Barrie.
Broad-ranging and up-to-date statistical information on a variety of topics.
Detailed reports on ongoing, new or emerging public health issues are linked here. Community surveys are one way of building an understanding of the health issues, attitudes and behaviours of Simcoe Muskoka residents. This understanding is critical to planning effective public health programs and services. Some monthly surveys are conducted through the provincial Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System; others are conducted from time to time when need arises.
