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Just For You Newsroom News Releases 2008 News Archive Archived news releases, 2008 2010    2009    2008    2007    2006    2005    Dec 29, 2008 Protect yourself during flood conditions Power failures and flooding in recent days have created conditions that require special care for many residents in Simcoe and Muskoka, the health unit warns.   Dec 17, 2008 Nicotine therapy still available Free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) is still available for those people who missed out on the recent quit smoking workshops hosted by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.   Dec 01, 2008 Mumps vaccine offered on college campuses The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is hitting college and university campuses throughout Simcoe and Muskoka in January offering mumps immunization to students.   Nov 27, 2008 Risk of suspension for some school students A Dec. 16 deadline is fast approaching for parents of elementary school students to submit their children’s immunization records, or their children face suspension from school.   Nov 07, 2008 Healthy workplaces recognized Businesses that recognize a healthy workforce is good for the bottom line were recognized themselves recently at the annual Healthy Workplace Recognition Awards.  Nov 04, 2008 Flu vaccine clinics ready to roll This year’s flu vaccine is being distributed across the province and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is making last preparations for the public flu clinics beginning November 5.   Oct 31, 2008 Gruesome side of tobacco revealed Gruesome side of tobacco revealed   Oct 27, 2008 Community support needed to keep school property smoke free 24/7 If you’re dropping teens off at the local high school, stopping in to see a football game or using the building for a night meeting, there may be a new lesson to learn: Smoking is prohibited on school property anytime, anywhere, by anyone.   Oct 23, 2008 Report offers local picture of air quality Local health agencies, municipalities, environmental groups and transportation companies interested in the health effects and costs of air pollution upon people living in Simcoe Muskoka now have a one-stop on-line resource where they can find that information.   Oct 22, 2008 Free nicotine therapy to help smokers ready to quit A workshop and a free supply of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) for people ready to try to quit smoking was such as success last year that it’s back again this fall.   Oct 17, 2008 Solving homework problems Kate and Peter like to be proactive when it comes to their 11-year-old daughter, Rebecca.   Oct 06, 2008 Public health surveys exempt from Do Not Call registry The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is one of a number of organizations that are exempt from the new National Do Not Call List.   Sep 29, 2008 Low-cost rabies vaccine for pets available again Local veterinarians are again offering low-cost rabies clinics to vaccinate against rabies for dogs and cats over 3 months old.   Sep 15, 2008 High School Grants available to students to promote tobacco-free living High school students can tap into cash resources at school this fall to beat the tobacco industry at its own teen marketing game.   Sep 10, 2008 Instant professional help for families through Let’s Grow Screening Centre Is there anything worse for a mom or dad than a child who throws themselves on the mall floor in a fit of frustration and anger as curious shoppers look on?   Aug 26, 2008 Local case linked to listeriosis outbreak Laboratory results have now linked Simcoe Muskoka’s only case of Listeriosis to the current provincial outbreak related to recalled deli meats.   Aug 26, 2008 Clients of Adam & Eve Tattooing and Piercing urged to call health unit The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is asking all clients who received tattooing or piercing services at the Adam & Eve Tattooing and Piercing in Innisfil between April 29 and August 21, 2008 to call the health unit as part of an investigation into potential exposure to non-sterile equipment.   Aug 20, 2008 Second crow tests positive for West Nile virus Second crow tests positive for West Nile virus   Aug 06, 2008 Crow tests positive for West Nile virus A dead crow collected in Bracebridge is the first bird to test positive for West Nile virus (WNv) in Simcoe Muskoka this season.   Jul 09, 2008 Free hats get sun safety message to day campers Young day campers in Simcoe will become hat-makers for a day this summer.   123 Next page News releases are stored here dating back to spring 2005. Earlier news releases are maintained in an archive and can be retrieved by calling the health unit during business hours. Page Last Updated: Monday, August 16 2010

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