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Jun 16, 2021
The promise of warm summer days brings hope as we leave behind a winter marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the hardships it has imposed.
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Jun 16, 2021
New Tecumseth – Effective Monday, June 21, the Alliston COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be moving from its current location at the Alliston Memorial Arena to its new site at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre located at 7300 Industrial Parkway in Alliston.
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Jun 11, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The health unit and their school board partners are now offering youth focused, first dose COVID-19 vaccination clinics to those aged 12 to 17 years.
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Jun 09, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) Board of Health (BOH) has given a unanimous vote of confidence to Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Charles Gardner for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jun 08, 2021
Township of Ramara– First and second dose appointments are available for adults 18+ who live or work in the Brechin, Ramara, or surrounding areas.
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Jun 04, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – There is currently an increase in drug overdoses within the City of Barrie. Simcoe County Paramedic Services and the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre have responded to an increase in opioid overdoses in recent days.
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Jun 03, 2021
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury - The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury together with many community partners and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Bob Fallis Arena this week on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and next week Thursday and Saturday (June 3, 5, 6, 10 and 12, 2021).
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Jun 01, 2021
Barrie – After an extensive community consultation process that included online surveys, discussions with key stakeholders including Barrie City Council members, and neighborhood virtual consultation sessions, 11 Innisfil St. (also known as 80 Bradford St., Unit 940) has been endorsed by Barrie City Council as the location for a Supervised Consumption Site (SCS) for the community.
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May 28, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Tomorrow at 8:00 a.m., thousands of new COVID-19 vaccination appointments will become available and the health unit is encouraging youth ages 12 -17 to book their first dose in June with the expectation that they will receive their second does two weeks before school starts.
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May 27, 2021
Coldwater - The Orillia Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Couchiching Ontario Health Team, Township of Severn and Coldwater Pharmacy along with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit are hosting a COVID-19 Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic at the Coldwater Arena located at 11 Michael Anne Drive in Coldwater on Saturday, May 29, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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May 25, 2021
Lake of Bays - The Township of Lake of Bays together with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is hosting a COVID-19 Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic at the Baysville Arena located at 10 University Street in Baysville on Monday, May 31, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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May 21, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Anyone who received their first COVID-19 immunization at one of the health unit’s community clinics prior to March 17th and does not have a second dose appointment can now book their second dose appointment on the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website.
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May 10, 2021
ESSA - The Township of Essa together with the Town of Adjala-Tosorontio is hosting a COVID-19 Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic at the Angus Arena located at 8529 County Rd 10 in Angus on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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May 06, 2021
Barrie – After an extensive community consultation process that included online surveys, discussions with key stakeholders including Barrie City Council members, and neighbourhood virtual consultation sessions, 19 Innisfil St. (also known as 80 Bradford St., Unit 940) has been identified as the proposed location for a Supervised Consumption Site (SCS) for the community.
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May 04, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – A standby list is now available for same day COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Simcoe Muskoka for those who are eligible and can get to an appointment within 45 minutes of receiving a call.
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Apr 23, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — As of today, those who are pregnant are now eligible to register for COVID-19 vaccination appointments under the highest risk health conditions in Ontario’s Phase 2 prioritization guidance.
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Apr 12, 2021
Barrie – Registration to participate in online neighborhood consultations remains open to people who live, own a business or work nearby the proposed locations for a Supervised Consumption Service (SCS) Site in the City of Barrie.
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Apr 09, 2021
SIMCOE – Residents 50 years of age and older (born in 1971 and earlier) who live within the Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) L3Z postal code area are now eligible to directly book their COVID-19 vaccination at community clinics via the provincial booking system at Ontario.ca/bookvaccine.
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Apr 07, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Those 60 years of age and older are now eligible to directly book their COVID-19 vaccination at community clinics via Ontario.ca/bookvaccine as the provincial COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan moves into Phase 2.
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Mar 25, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Adults 70 and older (born in 1951 or earlier), as well as all remaining (moderate priority) healthcare workers as identified in the Ministry of Health’s Guidance on Health Care Worker Prioritization can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment through the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s website at www.smdhu.org.
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Mar 22, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Difficulties with the provincial COVID-19 booking system that resulted in appointment delays and line ups at vaccination clinics over the weekend now appear to be resolved.
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Mar 19, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Adults 75 and older can pre-register now and throughout the weekend for their COVID-19 vaccine appointment through the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s website at www.smdhu.org and, as of Monday, directly book their appointment using the provincial booking system.
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Mar 19, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - Anyone who received their first COVID-19 immunization prior to March 10 are reminded that their second dose appointment has been cancelled and will be rebooked later.
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Mar 16, 2021
MUSKOKA – Dr Charles Gardner, Simcoe Muskoka’s medical officer of health, has written a letter to the people who live, work and obtain their health care in the District of Muskoka about the roll out of COVID-19 vaccination clinics as the vaccine becomes more readily available.
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Mar 16, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is launching a second local impact survey to gain more insight into how individuals and families have been affected by the pandemic.
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Mar 15, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Please note that as of 10:00 a.m. Monday March 15, the Province has NOT yet input all the Simcoe Muskoka clinic locations and appointments into their booking system.
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Mar 12, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Pre-registration for select eligible groups as per the province’s Phase 1 roll out plan is now open on the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) website.
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Mar 11, 2021
As of March 10, the majority of people who have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine will get their second dose 16 weeks later. The move is intended to allow more people to be protected from COVID-19 during this time of limited vaccine supply.
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Mar 10, 2021
BARRIE –The Supervised Consumption Site (SCS) Selection Advisory Committee has added new sites to the existing options for an SCS in Barrie and is currently looking for community feedback on these additional proposed sites.
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Feb 28, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The movement of Simcoe Muskoka into Grey-Lockdown on Monday is a short-term “emergency brake” intended to prevent the possibility of a third wave of the pandemic and it’s important that the community work together to overcome this risk.
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Feb 25, 2021
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Jan 26, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – In addition to the seven confirmed cases of the UK COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 previously reported by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDH), an additional 99 individuals who have had a positive first screening test for a variant of concern have been identified.
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Jan 24, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) was informed late yesterday by Public Health Ontario Laboratory of an additional individual with the United Kingdom (UK) variant of COVID-19 within the region.
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Jan 23, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA –Genome sequencing on all six COVID-19 samples from a Barrie long-term care home have now been identified as the United Kingdom (UK) variant that has proven to be highly contagious and easily transmitted
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Jan 22, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – In the fight against any further spread of COVID-19 that has swept through Roberta Place long-term care home, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has accelerated its immunization program.
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Jan 20, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Laboratory testing has identified a COVID-19 variant in six swabs from a Barrie long-term care home experiencing a significant outbreak.
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Jan 19, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – All eligible long-term care (LTC) residents across Simcoe Muskoka have been offered and the great majority have accepted and received their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine along with some employees and essential caregivers at the homes.
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Jan 18, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has issued an order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) for the temporary leadership of Roberta Place Long-Term Care Home in Barrie by Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) to help bring a current outbreak under control.
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Jan 14, 2021
BRACEBRIDGE – The Boil Water Advisory issued for the Town of Bracebridge on January 10, 2021 has been lifted by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU). Laboratory test results have confirmed that the water is free from contamination and is safe to drink.
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Jan 12, 2021
SIMCOE MUSKOKA– The COVID-19 immunization of residents of long-term care (LTC) and retirement homes (RH) in Simcoe Muskoka is now underway.
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Jan 10, 2021
TOWN OF BRACEBRIDGE – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued a boil water advisory (BWA) for the Town of Bracebridge following a recent water main break.
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Dec 18, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - A COVID-19 Immunization Clinic is expected to open in Barrie imminently to begin immunizing prioritized individuals against COVID-19. The exact date is dependent on delivery of the vaccine.
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Dec 16, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU).
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Dec 10, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – While the efforts of the Simcoe Muskoka Opioid Strategy (SMOS) to address the opioid crisis have been somewhat interrupted by COVID-19, critical work continues amidst a worsening local situation.
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Dec 09, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU).
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Dec 02, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – In an updated letter of instruction to businesses and organizations, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Charles Gardner is providing revised information and clarification for businesses and organizations expected to employ additional precautions to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in work settings.
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Dec 02, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU).
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Nov 26, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Dr. Charles Gardner, medical officer of health, has instructed businesses and organizations operating inSimcoe Muskoka that they must employ additional precautions to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in work settings.
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Nov 24, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Dr. Charles Gardner, Simcoe Muskoka’s Medical Officer of Health, today issued a special statement to all residents of Simcoe Muskoka asking that they increase their efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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Nov 18, 2020
Township of Muskoka Lakes — Residents and visitors to the north side of Bass Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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Nov 18, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA — Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring are now being offered.
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Nov 11, 2020
Township of Muskoka Lakes — Residents and visitors to the southeast side of LEONARD LAKE, Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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Nov 11, 2020
Town of Gravenhurst — Residents and visitors to the west side of KASHE LAKE, Town of Gravenhurst are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom
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Nov 11, 2020
Township of Muskoka Lakes — Residents and visitors to the north end of BLACK LAKE, Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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Nov 06, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA— Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU).
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Nov 03, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – A class order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act has been issued by Simcoe Muskoka’s Medical Officer of Health (MOH) to immediately restrict all indoor visits at long-term care homes to one essential visitor at a time and suspend general visiting to protect the vulnerable elderly residents from COVID-19 transmission.
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Oct 28, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – New data on Feeding Babies in Simcoe Muskoka is available for healthcare partners on the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s Health Professional web portal to support their efforts to increase local breastfeeding rates.
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Oct 27, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit wants to know more about your experiences, good and bad, during this pandemic and is asking residents to complete an online survey to learn what issues need to be addressed.
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Oct 27, 2020
TOWNSHIP OF SEVERN — Residents and visitors to Deep Bay Sparrow Lake in the Township of Severn are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the west side of Deep Bay, Sparrow Lake.
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Oct 22, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring, are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU).
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Oct 19, 2020
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, in collaboration with several community partners, has launched simcoemuskokaonthemove.ca, a new section on its website designed to promote active school travel as a safe and healthy choice for students and families. The launch coincides with International Walk to School Month in October.
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Oct 16, 2020
Township of Georgian Bay — Residents and visitors to Stewart Lake, Township of Georgian Bay are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northwest end of Stewart Lake.
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Oct 16, 2020
Township of Severn — Residents and visitors to Otter Lake in the Township of Severn are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the North end of Otter Lake.
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Oct 09, 2020
Town of Innisfil — Residents and visitors to Cooks Bay Lake Simcoe, Town of Innisfil, are being advised about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northwest area of Cooks Bay, Innisfil (vicinity of 2nd Line).
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Oct 07, 2020
BARRIE – The Barrie community is invited to offer their opinion on two proposed locations for a supervised consumption site (SCS) in the city by filling out a survey now available online.
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Oct 06, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – A class order under Section 22 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act has been issued by Simcoe Muskoka’s Medical Officer of Health (MOH) to enforce COVID-19 self-isolation requirements.
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Sep 29, 2020
Township of Lake of Bays — Residents and visitors to Ril Lake, Lake of Bays Township are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northeast area of the lake.
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Sep 28, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As summer lengthens, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNv) increases.
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Sep 25, 2020
MUSKOKA - The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has lifted the advisories for three lake locations where blue-green algae was previously detected in Brandy Lake, the northwest end of Three Mile Lake and 10 Mile Bay (eastern end).
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Sep 22, 2020
SIMCOE COUNTY – The annual series of low-cost rabies clinics will be launching this week across Simcoe County.
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Sep 21, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As summer lengthens, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNv) increases.
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Sep 18, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As local cases of COVID-19 sharply rise to numbers not seen since the spring, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is asking the public to shrink their social circles as much as possible to those within their own household and to be cautious to reduce their exposure within the community.
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Sep 15, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has received notification of the region’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 related to a school, specifically in a staff member at Twin Lakes Secondary School in Orillia.
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Sep 14, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As summer lengthens, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNv) increases.
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Sep 09, 2020
DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer free Hepatitis A immunization for eligible residents of Muskoka at its clinics in Gravenhurst and Huntsville.
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Sep 08, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As summer lengthens, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNv) increases.
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Sep 04, 2020
Town of Bracebridge — Residents and visitors to Boyd’s Bay Lake Muskoka (in the area of Spirit Bay Harbour), Bracebridge are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom
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Sep 01, 2020
DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer free Hepatitis A immunization for eligible residents of Muskoka at its clinics in Gravenhurst and Huntsville. Cases of Hepatitis A have been circulating in Muskoka and the best way to prevent the virus is by getting vaccinated.
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Aug 31, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As summer lengthens, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNv) increases.
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Aug 26, 2020
DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer free Hepatitis A immunization for eligible residents of Muskoka at its clinics in Gravenhurst and Huntsville.
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Aug 24, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - As summer lengthens, the risk of being bitten by a mosquito infected with West Nile virus (WNv) increases.
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Aug 20, 2020
DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is continuing to offer free Hepatitis A immunization for eligible residents of Muskoka at its clinics in Gravenhurst and Huntsville.
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Aug 18, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is working with local schools and school boards to support back to school planning, and has information and resources to help guide parents in returning their children to school.
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Aug 18, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit continues to see mosquitoes test positive for the West Nile virus (WNv) in Alliston, Town of New Tecumseth, prompting a reminder that residents need to be careful to protect themselves against mosquito bites.
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Aug 13, 2020
TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES — Residents and visitors are being cautioned about a blue-green algae bloom in the east end of the main basin of Three Mile Lake.
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Aug 11, 2020
Township of Ramara— Residents and visitors are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom located in the south end of Lake St. John, Township of Ramara.
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Aug 11, 2020
Township of Muskoka Lakes— Residents and visitors are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom located in the south-west area of Silver Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes.
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Aug 10, 2020
DISTRICT OF MUSKOKA – Appointments for free Hepatitis A immunization are now available for eligible residents of Muskoka at the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s clinics in Gravenhurst and Huntsville.
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Aug 04, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites following confirmation that mosquitoes collected from a trap in Alliston, Town of New Tecumseth, tested positive for the West Nile virus (WNv).
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Jul 29, 2020
Township of Muskoka Lakes — Residents and visitors are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom located in the north end of Brandy Lake, Muskoka Lakes (Falkenburg Road and Brackenrig Road area).
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Jul 27, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – An extended heat warning has been issued until the end of the day for communities in our region, a reminder that people should be careful of their health and look for ways to avoid overheating, says the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
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Jul 24, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Environment Canada has issued an early heat warning notification for communities in our area. The heat warning is expected to be issued to the public on Saturday July 25, 2020.
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Jul 17, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - The heat warning issued Friday through to Sunday for communities in our area means that people should be careful of their health and look for ways to avoid overheating, says the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
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Jul 17, 2020
TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES – Based on water sample results received today from the Township of Muskoka Lakes, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has re-opened Windermere Beach for swimming.
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Jul 15, 2020
TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS — A confirmed blue-green algae bloom is impacting a shallow bay on the eastern end of Ten Mile Bay, in the Township of Lake of Bays, and residents and visitors are being reminded to take precautions.
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Jul 14, 2020
TOWN OF MIDLAND — A blue-green algae bloom in Little Lake Park Beach, on Little Lake in the Town of Midland, has been confirmed and residents and visitors are being reminded to take precautions.
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Jul 13, 2020
TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES — The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is advising the public of a small fuel spill into Lake Rosseau from a boat at the Windermere Marina. The affected area is in the vicinity of the Windermere Marina and Windermere Beach.
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Jul 10, 2020
TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES — Residents and visitors to Weismiller Bay on Lake Muskoka, in the Township of Muskoka Lakes are being cautioned about a small confirmed blue-green algae bloom.
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Jul 08, 2020
MIDLAND — Beach goers and visitors to Little Lake Park in the Town of Midland are being cautioned about a potential blue-green algae bloom.
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Jul 07, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – As of Monday July 13, 2020, the public is required to wear a face covering (i.e. non-medical mask) when entering the indoor premises of businesses, organizations and on public transit systems in Simcoe Muskoka.
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Jul 06, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – An extended heat warning has been issued through to the end of the week for communities in our region, a reminder that people should be careful of their health and look for ways to avoid overheating, says the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
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Jun 24, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Today the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) issued an order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) to employers of farm workers in Simcoe Muskoka to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on farms.
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Jun 09, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - The heat warning issued for Tuesday through to Wednesday for communities in our area means that people should be careful of their health and look for ways to avoid overheating, says the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
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Jun 08, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit is encouraging local residents to use a free app to help identify ticks, offering an easy way for people to determine if the tick they have found is a blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis).
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May 25, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - The heat warning issued today means that people should be taking care not to overdo it, says the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.
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May 05, 2020
Township of Muskoka Lakes – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is advising the public that a diesel fuel spill into Henshaw Lake has now been remediated and that recommended drinking water precautions are now lifted.
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Apr 09, 2020
Township of Muskoka Lakes – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is advising the public of a small diesel fuel spill into Henshaw Lake.
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Mar 25, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has been notified of a second case of Hepatitis A in an additional food handler who worked at the Family Place Restaurant and Pizza, 1 King William St., Huntsville on certain dates and times between March 5 and March 15, 2020. The restaurant is working closely with the health unit on the investigation.
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Mar 21, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has received notification that an individual who was being treated at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie for COVID-19 has died.
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Mar 18, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is following up with known contacts of its fifth confirmed case of COVID-19.
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Mar 17, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has received notification that the death of an individual at the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie was potentially related to COVID-19.
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Mar 16, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Dr. Charles Gardner, Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is strongly recommending that dine-in restaurants and bars close or stop in-person delivery to limit potential spread of COVID-19.
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Mar 15, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is following up with known contacts of a two new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
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Mar 14, 2020
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is confirming that there are no new cases of COVID-19 in the region, after a follow up investigation of its first case, announced March 12.
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Mar 12, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has received notification of the region’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) in a local resident who recently returned from Germany and Spain. The individual is self-isolating and recovering at home.
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Mar 11, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) was notified of a case of Hepatitis A in a food handler, who worked at the Family Place Restaurant and Pizza, 1 King William St., Huntsville on certain dates and times between February 19th and March 7th, 2020.
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Mar 10, 2020
Board meeting notes from February 19, 2020: Board approves 2020 budget; Infectious disease program under stress
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Mar 06, 2020
While the risk of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) is currently low for our area and there are no confirmed cases here, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is planning for the potential arrival of widespread community transmission of the virus, and is urging the community to prepare as well.
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Mar 04, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has identified an increase in individuals with Hepatitis A virus in the region from north of Gravenhurst to Huntsville, and is currently investigating to identify any potential common exposures or risk factors/behaviours.
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Mar 03, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - Orillia and Barrie are currently experiencing an increase in drug overdoses, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reports.
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Feb 24, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Feb 24, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Feb 13, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold conditions for the region for tonight, which may remain in effect for the night of Friday February 14 as well. A frigid arctic air mass and strong winds are expected, which will result in wind chill values of minus 30 to minus 35 tonight.
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Feb 11, 2020
Town of Gravenhurst – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is advising the public of a small fuel spill into the South Beaver Creek yesterday, following a transport truck collision on Highway 11 southbound just south of Beiers Road.
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Feb 10, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Feb 10, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Feb 07, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Environment Canada has forecasted extreme cold conditions for the region.
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Feb 06, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Earlier this month the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit mailed more than 2000 suspension orders home to students in Grades 2 & 8 reminding them that their child’s immunization information needs to be updated before February 27
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Jan 28, 2020
Board of Health chair and vice-chair acclaimed; Gravenhurst dental clinic expanding to improve access for eligible seniors
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Jan 24, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – While the risk of the new coronavirus remains low for our region, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is putting in place measures to protect residents should the virus appear.
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Jan 23, 2020
BARRIE – An investigation by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) into an increase in Legionnaires’ disease cases in Barrie, first announced December 11, is now concluded.
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Jan 13, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Jan 13, 2020
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Dec 19, 2019
Board of Health Meeting Notes of November 20, 2019 covering the following topics: Supervised drug consumption plans in Barrie; Legalized cannabis edibles generate uncertainty; People in our communities are struggling to put food on the table.
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Dec 16, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Dec 16, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Dec 11, 2019
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is currently investigating an increase in Legionnaires’ disease cases in Barrie
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Dec 02, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Nov 19, 2019
For immediate release (Nov. 19, 2019) – The investigation into a Legionnaire’s disease cluster in Orillia which was announced Oct. 11, 2019, is now concluded and declared over with no risk of further transmission of the disease associated with this cluster.
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Nov 18, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA —The cost of three square meals a day has crept further out of reach for people with the lowest income in Simcoe Muskoka, a new report shows.
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Nov 18, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Nov 18, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Nov 14, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - This year for Fall Prevention Month 2019, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is partnering with VON, Osteoporosis Canada and Georgian College’s Oral Hygiene Program, to provide knowledge and services for the following.
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Nov 12, 2019
BARRIE –The Ontario Medical Association and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit are underscoring the importance of being immunized.
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Nov 04, 2019
BARRIE – With the popularity of youth vaping skyrocketing the decision by Georgian College to make all of its campuses smoke- and vape-free has important health consequences for the entire community says Simcoe Muskoka’s Medical Officer of Health.
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Nov 04, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Nov 04, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Oct 29, 2019
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in Canada.
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Oct 25, 2019
Township of Muskoka Lakes – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has been advised by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the northern end of Bass Lake.
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Oct 21, 2019
SIMCOE – Local veterinarians in Simcoe are continuing their annual low-cost rabies clinics through to the first week of November.
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Oct 21, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Oct 21, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA– Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Oct 18, 2019
Township of Ramara – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has been advised by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that additional laboratory tests confirm the presence of a blue-green algae bloom now impacting all of Lake St. John.
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Oct 17, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Determined not to be an experiment for the tobacco and vaping industry, local youth are spreading the word that vaping is not just harmless water vapour!
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Oct 15, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - Young children are naturally curious about animals. But a bite or even a scratch from a stray or wild animal can be a dangerous thing.
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Oct 11, 2019
Township of Severn — The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has been advised by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the north end of MacLean Lake.
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Oct 11, 2019
Township of Lake of Bays— The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has been advised by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the east end of Echo Lake.
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Oct 11, 2019
ORILLIA – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is currently investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in the Orillia area.
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Oct 08, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Oct 08, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Oct 07, 2019
Over decades Ontario has made great strides in preventing rabies from spreading. The number of cases in Ontario each year is now lower than many areas in North America.
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Oct 04, 2019
Township of Ramara – The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has been advised by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the southwest end of Lake St. John
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Oct 01, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – This school year, students in Simcoe and Muskoka will be encouraged to walk and wheel on the journey to and from school through a collaborative project called “on the MOVE” — an active school travel partnership project led by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit set to launch on October 2 with two big events.
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Sep 30, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA - Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is teaming up with local community partners in Simcoe and Muskoka to celebrate National Breastfeeding Week the first week of October.
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Sep 26, 2019
Township of Severn — The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has been advised by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the south end of Geri Bay on MacLean Lake.
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Sep 23, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Sep 23, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Sep 20, 2019
Board of Health Meeting September 18, 2019 topics: Sales, advertising of vaping products need to be controlled; New funding for seniors dental care; Plea for better funding for Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program
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Sep 16, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – The annual series of low-cost rabies clinics will be launching shortly across Simcoe and Muskoka.
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Sep 12, 2019
Township of Muskoka Lakes — The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has been advised by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the west end of Brandy Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes.
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Sep 10, 2019
BARRIE - Simcoe Muskoka Medical Officer of Health Dr. Charles Gardner is one of three speakers at a special forum on climate change and health, taking place in Barrie.
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Sep 10, 2019
Township of Severn — The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has been advised by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the south-end of Lake St. George.
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Sep 10, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class? The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit offers free prenatal classes in-person, as well as online for those who prefer to take classes at a time when it’s more convenient for them.
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Sep 10, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Aug 27, 2019
Township of Muskoka Lakes — The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has been advised by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) that laboratory tests have confirmed the presence of a blue-green algae bloom in the Dee Bank area (West end) of Three Mile Lake.
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Aug 26, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Aug 26, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Aug 12, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Aug 12, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Jul 29, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA– Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Jul 29, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Jul 25, 2019
MIDLAND - The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s new Midland office has been a welcome one for both staff and the public.
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Jul 19, 2019
Hepatitis A immunization clinics are being held tonight (Friday, July 19, 2019) and this weekend (July 20-21) by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit for those who may have been exposed to the Hepatitis A virus at the State & Main Restaurant, 467 Cundles Road East in Barrie.
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Jul 18, 2019
The heat warning issued today for Friday and Saturday means that people should be taking care not to overdo it, the health unit says.
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Jul 15, 2019
Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Jul 15, 2019
Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Jul 05, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – With high heat and humidity continuing over the next few days, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reminds people to put some precautions in place to protect their health.
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Jul 04, 2019
Board meeting notes from June 19, 2019. Topics covered include: Building tools for better nutrition and Public health standards must remain.
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Jul 02, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Are you a parent to be, looking for a local prenatal class?
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Jul 02, 2019
SIMCOE MUSKOKA – Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Jun 28, 2019
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is warning that in the first four months of this year there has been a 50 per cent increase in deaths in Ontario from carfentanil, a powerful synthetic opioid. Carfentanil is many times more potent than other opioids.
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Jun 17, 2019
Did you know that you can easily update your child’s immunization records online?
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Jun 17, 2019
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