Tag: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Health Unit to operate two vaccination clinics for Grade 11, 12 students across Muskoka

Health Care Mauricio Prado -
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will be operating vaccination clinics in Muskoka for Grade 11 and 12 students.

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit touts safety tips amid first air quality alert of the year

Health Care Mauricio Prado -
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding residents to take steps to protect themselves as the region experiences its first air quality alert of the year.

Swimming advisory lifted for Franklin Park and Bass Lake Park in Gravenhurst

Community Mauricio Prado -
The swimming advisories that were in place for Franklin Park Beach and Bass Lake Park Beach in Gravenhurst have been lifted on July 2.

Swimming advisory issued for Hanna Park Beach in Muskoka Lakes

Community Mauricio Prado -
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued a swimming advisory for Hanna Park Beach in Muskoka Lakes.

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to launch annual beach monitoring program

Community Mauricio Prado -
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is set to launch its annual beach monitoring program to test water for bacteria at beaches across Simcoe Muskoka.

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit shares tick safety tips ahead of summer

Health Care Mauricio Prado -
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is encouraging the public to be more aware of ticks heading into the summer months.

New data tool exposes the high cost of alcohol in Simcoe Muskoka

Health Care Mauricio Prado -
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has launched a new data tool outlining the health impacts and financial costs associated with alcohol use in Simcoe Muskoka.

Simoce Muskoka District Health Unit issues water quality warning for seasonal property owners

Health Care Mauricio Prado -
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is advising seasonal property owners to test their drinking water as part of their spring routine ahead of the Victoria Day long weekend and throughout the summer.

Health Unit warns of suspected drug poisonings in Simcoe Muskoka

Health Care Hilary Hilton -
According to health unit officials, a spike in deaths and emergency department visits have been observed over the past three weeks and are believed to be linked to a potentially dangerous street supply of unregulated substances.

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit shares tips for protecting food and water during a flood

Health Care Mauricio Prado -
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit shared tips to help people keep food and drinking water safe during flooding to prevent illness.

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s updated strategic plan to focus on community engagement, quality and innovation

Health Care Mauricio Prado -
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit’s (SMDHU) 2026–2029 Strategic Plan focuses on community engagement, equity-driven action, quality and innovation, and supporting a skilled and connected workforce.

Health Unit reminding parents to update their child’s immunization records to avoid suspension

Health Care Mauricio Prado -
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is urging families of students in grades three and four to update their immunization records by Feb. 3 to avoid suspension.

Gastro-related outbreak declared at Huntsville District Memorial Hospital site 

Health Care Rachel Pancini -
The Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, has declared a gastro-related outbreak on the East and South Wings at the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH). 

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit and local school boards to help Grade 7 students with recommended immunizations

Health Care Mauricio Prado -
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) and local school boards will be offering school-based clinics providing three routine recommended immunizations for Grade 7 students.

Threat of suspension looms for local high school students with incomplete immunization records

Health Care Mauricio Prado -
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is urging all Grade 11 and 12 students to submit up-to-date immunization information before the Sept. 23 deadline, to avoid suspension from school.

OPP, Health Unit issue warning about toxic illicit substance circulating region

OPP Andrew Mendler -
The substance is referred to locally as 'red down'.
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OPP investigating vehicle theft in Gravenhurst

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OPP warning the public of recent increase in bank and credit card scams

OPP
The OPP is warning residents of a recent rise in bank account and credit card scams involving increasingly sophisticated tactics.

North Street in Bracebridge to be temporarily closed on Nov. 3

Closures & Cancellations
The Town of Bracebridge will temporarily close North Street on Nov. 3 for tree removal services.

Town of Gravenhurst launches annual Fire Department Toy Drive

Community
The Town of Gravenhurst Fire Department has launched its 11th annual toy drive to help support families in need this Christmas season.

Re-elected Georgian Bay Mayor Peter Koetsier looking forward to further investments and improvements in the community

Community
Peter Koetsier, who was recently re-elected Mayor of Georgian Bay Township, is looking forward to continuing to make investments and improvements in the community over the next four years.
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