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Health Professionals Portal

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/JFY/HPPortal

water, recreational water, rabies, air quality, extreme heat

Annual Report 2023

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/HealthUnit/About/Publications/Reports/Annual-Report-2023

services, such as food safety and water quality inspections to prevent illness. Additionally, it provides, included proactive measures to address potential contaminants and maintain water quality standards, believe in providing the highest quality programs and services to achieve our vision. POSITIVE, 1,377 safe water inspections 8,215 food premise inspections 1,551, . Air quality and wildfire smoke alerts The Healthy Environments Program developed and implemented

Extreme Heat

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/HealthyEnvironments/Outdoor-environment/Extreme-temperature/Heat

air, water, food quality and safety. Heat can increase rates of some diseases. Heat events stress our, be dangerous to health. Rising temperatures can also influence health related to air, water and food quality, . Water is best. Heat stroke is a medical emergency! If you are caring for someone who has a high body, if possible- Removing excess clothing- Applying cold water to the skinHealth Canada provides further, coverage, and places with water features (public pool, beach, splash pad).If you live alone or need

In Our Region

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/ClimateChange/Climate-change-in-our-region

as community-wide emergencies. Poor air quality and wildfire smoke events can lead to increases, cancers. Changing weather will also affect water and food safety, and the ability to grow food, disease; and providing health advice when heat and cold warnings and air quality alerts

Climate Change in Simcoe Muskoka

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/ClimateChange/ClimateChangeExchange/Climate-Change-in-Simcoe-Muskoka

. Changes to the environment (e.g., water quality) have an influence on health (e.g., increased risk of water-borne diseases) and the economy (e.g., increased health system cost, reduced tourism, with an increase in food- and water-borne illnesses, and the risk of vector-borne diseases such as Lyme, Under Water: The Costs of Climate Change for Canada’s Infrastructure The Health Costs of Climate, Sources Climate and Source Water Protection Data (gov.on.ca)Climate Atlas

Optimizing your health

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/Aging-and-wellness/Healthy-ageing

such as physical activity levels, ability to control pain, quality of social connections, and our diet, and water content. This makes them more susceptible to the intoxicating effects, even with less intake, or emotionally there are supports for you. Pain negatively impacts our mental and physical quality, pain is having on your quality of life.There are assessment tools that can be used to help you, NutritionSkipping meals, not eating healthy foods and not drinking enough water, can lead to dizziness and other

Climate Action and Opportunities

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/ClimateChange/ClimateChangeExchange/Climate-Action-in-Simcoe-Muskoka

of health co-benefits include: improved air quality, physical activity, mental health, road safety, food security and nutrition, water quality and availability, social networks, capital and connectivity, , access to safe food, water, shelter, clean air; access to health services; ending racism) as well

Board Orientation Manual

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/HealthUnit/About/BoardOfHealth/BoardOrientation.aspx

"that a high quality health care system is one that is accessible, appropriate, effective, efficient, on physical and mental health related to extreme weather, extreme temperature, air quality, infectious diseases, water and food impacts, ultraviolet radiation, degraded determinants of health, water facilities, recreational camps, personal service settings and drinking water systems in Simcoe

Cold Weather

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/HealthyEnvironments/Outdoor-environment/Extreme-temperature/Cold

clothes. Rewarm the skin using body heat, or warm (not hot) water. Do not rub or massage the affected, (e.g. non-caffeinated tea, water, milk). Avoid caffeinated or alcoholic beverages as they can cause, emergency car kit before you leave and bring warm clothing.Never pour water on your windshield to remove, home warm, the risk of household fires and carbon monoxide poisoning and poor indoor air quality, , or going to bed. Never cover a space heater, never place it on top of furniture, nor close to water

Accountability and Performance Management

https://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/HealthUnit/About/Profile/Accountability.aspx

, and report the results. Ultimately, these methods help to build a process of continuous quality, public health issues (community water fluoridation, infection prevention and control