North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
345 Oak Street West P1B 2T2 North Bay, ON, Canada

Holiday Hours for the Health Unit and our COVID-19 Call Centre: December 24: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. December 25: Closed December 28: Closed December 29-31: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.... January 1: Closed See more

News Release: The Health Unit has declared the community COVID-19 outbreak, in connection with Nipissing University, over. All nineteen individuals associated with the outbreak are considered resolved. https://bit.ly/3nYqDFx

We are reporting three individuals have tested positive for COVID-19. Two in the Nipissing District and one in the District of Parry Sound (cases #123, #124 and #125). More information on COVID-19 can be found at www.myhealthunit.ca/COVID-19.

Complete the 2020 Parenting Campaign survey for a chance to win one of four grocery gift cards valued at $50. Visit www.myhealthunit.ca/parenting to complete the survey or ask for a paper copy at the Health Unit.

Health professionals can reduce stigma around mental illness and substance use disorders by using language that promotes recovery, and respects individuals’ independence. If you're a health professional and interested in learning more about safer language use, check out this helpful information from the Canadian Public Health Association: https://bit.ly/3astUJ4

The SMART Program gives you free access to certified trainers at home so you can be safe, keep moving, and improve strength and balance at any fitness level. See below for details.

Staying up-to-date on safer use language when talking about substance use is one way to reduce stigma. Refer to the medical nature of the illness to keep the focus on health and recovery. Learn more about safer language with the Canadian Public Health Association: https://bit.ly/3astUJ4

How can you take care of yourself? Try to make time for yourself as part of your daily routine. Small changes can have a big impact on your ability to cope. www.myhealthunit.ca/parenting

Science Rules! Check out this TikTok from Bill Nye to see how washing our hands with soap can help slow the spread of COVID-19. Learn more about proper hand-washing here: https://bit.ly/2J8HDZY

Creating art is one way to build new skills, relax and express yourself! Art Fix Nipissing is inviting folks to be part of creating an Intergenerational Community Mural in North Bay that is focused on collective wellness. Free skill-sharing workshops and art kits are available to those who would like to be part of this inspiring community project. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3pv0FKW

You are a parent, and you are important. Taking care of yourself makes you a better parent. You will have more energy, patience and confidence. www.myhealthunit.ca/parenting

We are reporting two individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Parry Sound district (cases #92 and #93). More information on COVID-19 can be found at www.myhealthunit.ca.

News Release: We are reminding the public to plan for this holiday season to look different this year. https://bit.ly/343Xocj

The stigma associated with mental illness and substance use is real. Stigma can take many forms. It can be communicated through our actions and words, and can even be found in organizational policies. To learn more about different types of drug-related stigma, visit www.myhealthunit.ca/DrugRelatedStigma

We’re all doing our best to cope and be well. Keep it up this holiday season by making self-care a priority. Self-care can include taking time for yourself, finding moments to pause, and being kind to yourself. Learn about self-care during the holidays: https://bit.ly/2J0u4vU

We are reporting three individuals have tested positive for COVID-19 in the Nipissing district (cases #66, #67 and #68). Our district region continues to be in the Green -Prevent level of Ontario's COVID-19 Response Framework. For more COVID-19 information, visit www.myhealthunit.ca.

Community Drug Strategy North Bay Area has been sharing mental health resources alongside their anti-stigma campaign messages. Check out their page for more information.

Do your local Boxing Day shopping online this year! Now more than ever, local businesses can use your support and many are set up to accommodate online purchasing. Online shopping and curbside pick-up are great ways to keep our communities safe and healthy into the new year.

You can now submit a vaccine record to public health online. Submit using our ICON app: https://bit.ly/36mXYnk

We are reporting one individual has tested positive for COVID-19 in the Parry Sound district (case #91). For more COVID-19 information, visit www.myhealthunit.ca.

NEWS RELEASE: The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit (Health Unit) has declared a community COVID-19 outbreak after six (6) members of the Nipissing University athletic community have tested positive for COVID-19. Read more: https://bit.ly/3nKiuE2