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COVID-19 infections on the rise, Algoma Public Health says

WEBBoth the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines are safe and effective for people aged six months of age and older. The vaccines are available at participating …

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COVID-19 vaccine continue in Elliot Lake this week

WEBThe ELFHT received 365 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech version of the vaccine for this week, says Nancy Ewen, Elliot Lake Family Health Team executive …

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New health teams to fill gaps in care for northeastern Ontario

WEBAs teams mature, Jones said, they will continue to broaden partnerships to meet the needs of the diverse populations and regions they serve. “With the approval of …

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COVID-19 vaccinations continue in Elliot Lake

WEBThe Elliot Lake Family Health Team continues to vaccinate the seniors in the city against COVID-19. On Wednesday and Thursday, of last week, about 640 …

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Hospital CEO has ambitious plan for healthcare in Elliot Lake

WEBArticle content. Jeremy Stevenson, the new CEO of St. Joseph’s General Hospital (SJGH), has an ambitious vision to ensure all members of Elliot Lake’s …

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Family Health Team to start giving fourth COVID shot to ages 60 …

WEB“We’re ramping up now for the fourth dose,” says Ewen. She says the Family Health Team will be holding vaccination clinics at the Collins Hall on Fridays for the next …

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Vaccination clinics in Elliot Lake to soon begin vaccinating for …

WEBArticle content. The Elliot Lake Family Health Team’s COVID-19 vaccination program is open to people aged 60 years and up. Nancy Ewen, Elliot Lake Family …

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Public health announces new restrictions amid COVID-19 surge in …

WEBAccording to public health, more than 75% of Algoma’s total population are fully immunized. Over 22,000 Algoma residents are not yet fully immunized including in …

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SRFN acid plant leaves a legacy of health issues Part 2

WEBBertell drew a direct connection between the acid plant and the health issues in SRFN. She said, “Even after the plant closed, community members had skin …

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ELFHT, hospital, city and others putting much effort into doctor

WEBThe city has operated a physician recruitment program for many years. In 2015, Senese was hired by the city as a part-time physician recruiter and works at the …

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COVID-19 outbreak on 3rd floor at St. Joseph’s General Hospital

WEBCOVID-19 outbreak on 3rd floor at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. SJGHEL reminds everyone there are several things that can be done to protect yourself and …

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New MD ‘critical first step’ in stemming Huron Shore's doctor …

WEBHowever, North Shore Health Network CEO Tim Vine told the Sault Star in June he was “cautiously optimistic” the renewal of a financial incentive for locums – or …

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Ontario seeks national solution to rise of clinics charging for …

WEBGrinspun said the RNAO wants the province to provide $15 million in a separate fund to support nurse practitioner clinics in Ontario, similar to the way midwives …

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Medical association golf fundraiser to support HSN Elliot Lake …

WEBA Sudbury and District Medical Society golf fundraiser at Idylwylde Golf and Country Club on June 27 will provide vital support for the Health Sciences North …

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Algoma Public Health awaits ‘catch-up’ dollars from province

WEBAPH anticipates a “catch-up” payment related to these funding changes in the spring. Earlier, APH announced six layoffs – three ONA members, one CUPE …

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Half of Canadians unhappy with provincial health care: Poll

WEBA new MEI-Ipsos poll says 50% of Canadians are dissatisfied with their provincial health care systems with that feeling being the highest in the Atlantic …

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CCEA offers harm reduction, hot meals and more

WEBCCEA obtained their harm reduction supplies from Algoma Public Health and are dispensing snoots, pipes, foils, needles, sharp containers, naloxone kits and more. …

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Same-day nurse practitioner clinic opens Tuesday

WEBWhile the same-day clinic will alleviate some pressures on the emergency department, it is not intended for medical emergencies. Patients will continue to attend …

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Hospital Auxiliary Donates $25,000 to BRH Cardiac Fund Elliot …

WEBBlanche River Health is closer to its goal of purchasing new cardiac equipment for the Englehart and Kirkland Lake sites, thanks to a $25,000 donation by …

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