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COVID-19 immunization clinics underway The Daily Press

WebThe Porcupine Health Unit said it is currently completing all second doses in local long-term care homes and high-risk retirement homes, and First Nation Elders care …

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Protect yourself and those around you this respiratory illness …

WebThe health unit is reporting that influenza is circulating in the region along with COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Everyone is encouraged to use …

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COVID-19 vaccine clinics to begin for senior residents

WebThe Porcupine Health Unit will begin holding COVID-19 vaccine clinics this Friday in Timmins and Smooth Rock Falls.

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Vaccine clinics open up for younger Indigenous residents

WebAppointments are required. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Individuals who are eligible can book an appointment online at phu.fyi/covid-vaccine or call the health …

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Newest COVID-19 case not part of hospital outbreak

WebAs of Thursday afternoon, the PHU had completed 1,481 tests, of which 55 were positive, and 499 were still under investigation. Of the 55 positive cases, 34 were resolved, and …

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More vaccine clinics announced The Daily Press

WebThe Porcupine Health Unit has announced another series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held in various communities within its catchment area. Story …

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Additional vaccine clinics announced The Daily Press

WebThese clinics are intended for: • Staff and essential caregivers of long-term care homes, retirement homes and First Nations elder care; • Highest, Very High and High Priority …

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PHU reports 146 new COVID-19 cases The Daily Press

WebArticle content. The Porcupine Health Unit had its highest single-day tally of cases, reporting 146 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday. Total number of active cases in …

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Timmins' safe injection site set to open Monday

WebSafe Health Site Timmins, a supervised consumption and treatment site, located at the former location of Living Space, is set to open Monday and its operation will be overseen …

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Flu season, clinics on the horizon The Daily Press

WebFrom Nov. 11, flu shot clinics will be held in between 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. “The flu vaccine is to help …

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Wellness Hub welcomes new youth every day The Daily Press

WebSince the Timmins Youth Wellness Hub opened on Spruce Street in October of 2022, new youth are coming in every day. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but …

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Ontario funds primary care teams in Timmins and James Bay

WebThe Ontario government announced Friday it is delivering over $1.3 million in funds to primary care teams in Timmins and Porcupine, and almost $1,5 million for a new …

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New facility to enhance medical training in Northern Ontario

WebThe Labelle Innovation and Learning Centre is a world-class facility where existing and future health care professionals will be able to train and learn new and innovative …

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PHU expects Timmins pair will be area's first variant cases

WebThe suspect variant cases involve a pair of Timmins residents. “We are still awaiting confirmation from the third and final test which is the whole genome sequencing which …

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Local vaccination rates still just short of provincial benchmark

WebCatton said the provincial government has stated Ontario won’t proceed beyond Step 3 if any public health unit has less than 70 per cent of their eligible …

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Health unit merger could occur as early as 2024 The Daily Press

WebDr. Lianne Catton, medical officer of health for the Porcupine Health Unit, is seen in this Daily Press file photo taking questions from local media during an online …

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Applications submitted for permanent Supervised Consumption Site

WebThe Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming branch, in partnership with the Timmins and Area Drug Strategy announce Friday that the required …

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Sudbury now providing hi-tech training to future doctors, nurses

WebOfficials open the Labelle Innovation and Learning Centre opens at Health Sciences North. Supplied. Bill Best, president of Cambrian College, noted the Labelle …

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Porcupine Health Unit moves to Step 2 this Wednesday

WebThe local health unit is now moving into Step 2 in tandem with the rest of the province. The announcement was made by the Dr. Lianne Catton, the PHU’s medical …

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PHU reports its first confirmed flu case of the season

WebThe Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is reporting the first case of influenza ‘A’ in the Cochrane District. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues …

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'We are sorry': Canada Life testifies at Commons committee on …

Web“We know that the transition has not been smooth for all members of the Public Service Health Care Plan,” Weiss said. “To those who had a poor service …

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OPEN LETTER: Immediately fund supervised consumption services

WebWe write to you with grave concern regarding the Ontario government’s inaction in ensuring the provision of urgently needed supervised consumption services …

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