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  • Dec 22, 2011
    Follow the low-risk drinking guidelines for good health

    There are so many, often conflicting, messages around alcohol in the news that it can be difficult to know just how much one should or shouldn’t drink to maintain good health. 
  • Oct 17, 2011
    Protect your health with a flu shot

    You will soon be hearing information about influenza and reminders on the importance of getting your flu shot.  
  • Sep 26, 2011
    Rabies … it’s all about prevention

    The past few years have been good ones in terms of rabies incidents. Good preventive health measures have been very effective, the result being that we rarely hear about human cases of rabies in Canada. 
  • Sep 20, 2011
    Committing to good health in Simcoe and Muskoka

    A healthy population is the key to productive, vibrant and economically strong communities. Local and provincial governments play a key role in ensuring the health of their populations.  
  • Sep 13, 2011
    New vaccines offer additional protection for children

    Vaccination has been an important tool in protecting the health of our children. Childhood illnesses that were once commonplace, are now seldom seen. 
  • Aug 10, 2011
    Protect yourself from mosquito-borne viruses

    The rainy spring and recent heat waves have lead to an increased number of mosquitoes in our region this season.  
  • Jun 30, 2011
    Tattooing and piercing – make it safe

    In recent years, tattooing and piercing have become a popular form of self expression for people of all ages. Not so common, however, is discussion about the potential side effects and serious health risks (when done improperly) that can be associated with these procedures and what you can do to protect yourself. 
  • Jun 21, 2011
    Clean air means healthier communities

    Clean air is something we take for granted until we visit a place with poor air quality or experience a poor air quality day closer to home. 
  • Jun 07, 2011
    Parents can make every ride safer

    Safe Kids Week was May 30 to June 5 this year, but for parents, the reality is that we try to make every week a safe kids week. 
  • May 11, 2011
    Encouraging Healthy Behaviours in Sports and Recreation

    As the weather warms up, youth are heading outside to play on the fields and pitches. This is a great time for coaches, parents and organizations to encourage healthy behaviours by discouraging the use of tobacco products and reducing exposure to secondhand smoke.  
  • Apr 08, 2011
    Prevention the key for healthy teeth

    We all know that good dental hygiene is important for good oral health. However, we are increasingly becoming aware that good oral health also has a direct impact on our overall health.  
  • Feb 14, 2011
    Do your heart a favour and get moving

    Physical activity and its importance to our health has been in the news lately. New Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for children, youth, adults and older adults were released in January, while in February – Heart Month – a new report warned Canadians that their lives are being cut short by heart disease related to inactivity. 
  • Jan 24, 2011
    Dispelling the myths about vaccines

    This winter there has been a dramatic rise in influenza across much of Ontario, including Simcoe Muskoka. 
  • Jan 17, 2011
    Building a healthy feeding relationship with your child

    An important part of raising children who are healthy is to build a healthy feeding relationship when children are young. A healthy feeding relationship between parent and child is essential for a child’s proper nutrition, growth, development and overall wellbeing. 

Columns are stored here dating back to spring 2005. Earlier columns are maintained in an archive and can be retrieved by calling the health unit during business hours.

Page Last Updated: Monday, February 14 2011