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Aug 18, 2010

Fall goal for sport and recreation a winner

As local youth head onto the fields and pitches this fall, it’s a great time for coaches, parents and organizations to get involved in making their sport and recreation activities tobacco free.
Jun 09, 2010

Health unit intensifies work leading to G8 Summit

As the G8 Summit approaches, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues its preparations to safeguard the health of the public, with an additional focus on the Huntsville community.
Jun 01, 2010

Health unit studies maternal health in region

As the world’s leading economies prepare for discussions on maternal health at the G8 Summit, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has taken a look at maternal health locally.
May 31, 2010

Public health G8 website launched

With the G8 Summit less than a month away, the health unit has launched a new section on its website that contains links to helpful information for the public to stay healthy before and during the G8 Summit.
May 31, 2010

Films get nod as best in student media contest

The judges have completed their voting and aspiring movie directors from schools in Collingwood, Barrie and Bracebridge have been named winners in the annual Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s YSTOMP media contest.
May 25, 2010

Four local groups named Tobacco-Free Champions for World No Tobacco Day

Bylaws helping youth stay tobacco free and supports for people trying to quit have earned four local organizations recognition as Tobacco-Free Champions by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
May 11, 2010

Barrie swim club first to receive grant to promote

The Barrie Trojans Swim Club is the first local group to be awarded a Play, Live, Be Tobacco-Free grant to help it develop and promote tobacco-free sports polices that proactively support participants, parents, coaches, officials and spectators to be tobacco free.
Apr 26, 2010

More than 28,500 Ontario residents butt out in March

This year’s Driven to Quit challenge encouraged 28,646 adults across Ontario to try to quit using tobacco products for at least one month for a chance to win a Ford Escape Hybrid or $5,000 vacation getaway.
Apr 21, 2010

Reducing playground injuries

Playground injuries are a common reason for hospital visits in young children, but there are some simple ways that parents and caregivers can reduce the risk of those injuries happening in the first place.
Mar 22, 2010

Breastfeeding a weight regulator, research shows

New research is beginning to show that continuous breastfeeding up to the age of nine months can help reduce a baby’s risk of obesity later in life.
Mar 02, 2010

Bringing Healthy Eating Closer to Home

The theme of this year’s Nutrition Month, “Celebrate food … from field to table,” is a great opportunity to put healthy local foods on the menu both at home and in the numerous places across Simcoe Muskoka where people and food come together.
Jan 22, 2010

Flyers, health unit team up for tobacco-free sports night

The Midland Flyers are taking on more than just local rivals the Penetang Kings when the two teams meet Saturday, Jan. 30 at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre.
Jan 15, 2010

Driven to Quit challenge already attracting quitters

More than 370 tobacco users in Simcoe and Muskoka have already signed on to make a quit attempt and hopefully win a new Ford Escape hybrid in the annual Driven to Quit Challenge.

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