http://www.smdhu.org SMDHU Ministry of Health Rss Feed 60 en-us 2/7/2012 7:02:53 AM 1 65 Breaking up is hard to do, but it may be the best thing you ever do for your heart and the hearts of those you love. http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/JFY/Newsroom/MOH/Details/12-01-16/this_breakup_is_good_for_the_heart.aspx Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT 66c137c3-c79d-450f-803d-1ffdcd4cf8fb 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. http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/JFY/Newsroom/MOH/Details/11-12-22/follow_the_low-risk_drinking_guidelines_for_good_health.aspx Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT 21f0cebe-46d6-47d3-bfa0-2ffa21743782 You will soon be hearing information about influenza and reminders on the importance of getting your flu shot. http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/JFY/Newsroom/MOH/Details/11-10-17/protect_your_health_with_a_flu_shot.aspx Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT 95072f70-4852-472d-b80b-e0e3b47d9c7a 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. http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/JFY/Newsroom/MOH/Details/11-09-26/rabies_it_s_all_about_prevention.aspx Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT d32d08a5-775a-4b64-9540-0ffe74dde28b 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. http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/JFY/Newsroom/MOH/Details/11-09-20/committing_to_good_health_in_simcoe_and_muskoka.aspx Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT ca6a7f86-d059-4c5a-a526-e245f4d7b76a Vaccination has been an important tool in protecting the health of our children. Childhood illnesses that were once commonplace, are now seldom seen. http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/JFY/Newsroom/MOH/Details/11-09-13/new_vaccines_offer_additional_protection_for_children.aspx Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT 9d4cce26-b7c8-4c90-8ea1-0a2380a067c6 The rainy spring and recent heat waves have lead to an increased number of mosquitoes in our region this season. http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/JFY/Newsroom/MOH/Details/11-08-10/protect_yourself_from_mosquito-borne_viruses.aspx Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT 2f02e034-2481-4455-ab24-1a20c667b604 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. http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/JFY/Newsroom/MOH/Details/11-06-30/tattooing_and_piercing_make_it_safe.aspx Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT cc8b27ff-eab5-4778-8ceb-18b22a754694 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. http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/JFY/Newsroom/MOH/Details/11-06-21/clean_air_means_healthier_communities.aspx Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT e40b293d-3dc2-4d4d-bc79-9221acba20de 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. http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/JFY/Newsroom/MOH/Details/11-06-07/parents_can_make_every_ride_safer.aspx Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT 4f366391-9cf0-4ffa-bc48-9dd39bc2ee13