Health News For SOUTH WEST


It’s important to keep up-to-date with the latest health care and social services news. And there’s a lot to keep up with! You need to know what’s happening in your community in order to maximize your health and well-being. New services and programs open each month, existing services change locations, and new health and social services information is always available based on the results of research conducted right here in our community and around the world.

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Thursday, November 27, 2014
Ontario Supports Program to Encourage Children and Youth to Get More Daily Physical Activity

Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Ontario Expanding Care for Low Back Pain Patients

Wednesday, November 26, 2014
YWCA Wish List for Residents

Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Ontario Supporting Groundbreaking Stem Cell Research

Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Improving Community Transportation for Seniors, Persons Living With Disabilities

Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Funding Available for Local Non-Profits: United Way Development & Demonstration Grant Applications Open November 25, 2014

Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Ontario Expanding Strategy to Address Mental Health Issues

Monday, November 24, 2014
New Medical Officer of Health for Elgin St. Thomas Public Health

Monday, November 24, 2014
Previous HealthKick Participate Returns to Huron Country to Practice as Naturopathic Doctor!

Monday, November 24, 2014
Ontario Accepting Applications for Age-Friendly Community Projects

Monday, November 24, 2014
Ontario Takes Action to Reduce Smoking and Obesity Rates

Monday, November 24, 2014
Red Scarf Project Coming to Huron County

Thursday, November 20, 2014
Home and Community Care Review Expert Group Survey

Thursday, November 20, 2014
Promoting Healthy and Safe Aboriginal Communities

Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Veterans Selling Works of Art

Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Illnesses Increasing: Stay Home if Sick

Tuesday, November 18, 2014
St Thomas Elgin Local Immigration Partnership Newcomer Champion Awards

Thursday, November 13, 2014
Patients Tackle Diabetes as Research Participants

Thursday, November 13, 2014
Health Unit Announces Tentative Agreement

Thursday, November 13, 2014
We C.A.R.E Grey Bruce Launch

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Students’ Council Offers Therapeutic Activities During King’s Mental Health Awareness Week

Friday, November 07, 2014
November is Falls Prevention Month!

Friday, November 07, 2014
Board Appoints New Superintendent of Business and Treasurer

Friday, November 07, 2014
Smoking to be Prohibited on Patios, Sport Fields and Playgrounds

Thursday, November 06, 2014
Province Passes Legislation to Increase Minimum Wage

Thursday, November 06, 2014
Dignity After Decades: St Joseph's Readies to Open Doors of New Facility

Thursday, November 06, 2014
We're Here for You: New Campaign Highlights Range of Services at MLHU

Tuesday, November 04, 2014
Creative Minds Art Exhibit Promotes Creativity and Healing

Tuesday, November 04, 2014
Local Healthcare Organizations Collaborating to Improve Care

Tuesday, November 04, 2014
United Way Campaign Off to a Slow Start across Perth and Huron Counties Campaign Chairs Seek Everyday Heroes

Tuesday, November 04, 2014
St. Joseph's Welcomes the Community to Tour the New Mental Health Care Facility

Monday, November 03, 2014
Healing Through Art: LHSC Creative Minds Exhibition to Open at The ARTS Project

Monday, November 03, 2014
Ontario Kicks Off First Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

Coordinated Care Planning Rehabilitative Care in Ontario South West Healthy Aging