Public Health Sudbury & Districts
1300 Paris St. P3E 3A3 Greater Sudbury, ON, Canada

Statement from Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health with Public Health Sudbury & Districts on COVID-19 and stigma COVID-19 does not discriminate. Neither should our communities. Public Health is supporting individuals who have been dealing with mistreatment following their diagnosis of COVID-19. We cannot and will not tolerate any form of discrimination or stigma of people who are dealing with this virus. The truth is, we are all vulnerable. Our family members, frie...nds, neighbours, members of our close-knit communities, and strangers we don’t know are all susceptible to this virus. People with COVID-19 should be treated with kindness and compassion and should not be blamed. They will benefit from our support. We all have a role in practising kindness, patience, and gratitude toward others. We encourage others not to pursue or spread information about confirmed cases. Please, be kind, treat people well, and continue to support one another. See more

Join others and register today for an upcoming Allyship Experiential Workshop. Please visit the following link for a list of dates and to register for one of the 3-Hour Allyship Experiential Workshops: https://www.phsd.ca/events/allyship-experiential-workshop-8/ The workshop is currently only offered in English. ... Workshops are designed to help participants understand marginalization, inequities, and their own unique identities. Allyship training is for any agency, group, or community member who wants to make a difference. Together, we can create communities that are inclusive, free from discrimination and racism, and safer for everyone. For more information, please visit https://www.phsd.ca//racial-/partnering-to-address-racism/ #HealthEquity #RacialEquity #Allyship #PublicHealth

School looks a little different this year. For one thing, wearing a mask at school and on school buses is the new normal. When it comes to COVID-19 safety, masks need to be worn correctly. Your children may benefit from a refresher on proper mask etiquette at school. Watch as Simon, age 17, demonstrates how to properly put on, take off, and store masks at school. Simon’s video is appropriate for children and youth in Grades 4 and up. Public Health Sudbury & Districts would l...ike to thank Simon for his time and for helping to keep our school community safe. #COVIDsafe #FaceCoverings #PublicHealth #Sudbury #Manitoulin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEJeLEdpZSw&feature=emb_logo

Is the #COVID19 vaccine safe? Yes. Health Canada has completed all the required steps in the approval processes for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines. The approved vaccines are safe and effective. All components of the routine approval process were addressed in an expedited way. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for use in people aged 16 and older, with some exceptions. The Moderna vaccine is approved for use in people 18 years of age or older, again with some exceptions.... As with all vaccines, the approved COVID-19 vaccines should not be given to anyone with an immediate or anaphylactic hypersensitivity (allergy) to any component of the vaccine or its packaging. Similarly, the vaccines are not for individuals with a history of anaphylaxis after a previous dose of the vaccine. Public health COVID-19 prevention measures must continue to be followedeven for people who have been immunized. Immunizing enough people to achieve widespread immunity will take some time. Patience and kindness and we will get through this! For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit: https://www.phsd.ca//vaccine/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine/ #COVIDSafe #COVIDVaccine #COVIDTrends #PublicHealth

COVID-19 affects us all. Watch a special message from Medical Officers of Health across Northern Ontario. Thank you for your efforts so far. Together, we've got this. Northwestern Health Unit Timiskaming Health Unit Algoma Public Health North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit Porcupine Health Unit Thunder Bay District Health Unit Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is now in the OrangeRestrict level of the COVID-19 Response Framework. This is not a green light. This is not a return to normal and we must continue to proceed with caution. Even if there is no longer a stay-at-home order in place for Sudbury and districts, we must remember to take every precaution to protect ourselves and others. Everyone is still strongly advised to: Limit close contact to household members only. Stay home as much a...s possible. Avoid social gatherings. Maintain two metres distance from those outside your household. Avoid non-essential travel. Do not go out if you have symptoms of COVID-19 and get tested. Wash your hands and wear a face covering. We all have a role in supporting each other and the health of our communities. We do not want to undo the progress we have made. Stay home, stay safe. For more information on how to stay COVID-safe, visit https://www.phsd.ca//diseases-in/coronavirus/covid-safety/

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is offering Allyship workshops to encourage reflection on social identity, oppression, and privilege. Workshops are designed to help participants understand marginalization, inequities, and their own unique identities. Workshops will support participants to gain knowledge and skills to transform systems and society. Allyship training is for any agency, group, or community member who wants to make a difference. Together, we can create communit...ies that are inclusive, free from discrimination and racism, and safer for everyone. Workshops are offered on different dates and times, please visit the following link for a list of dates and to register for the 3-Hour Allyship Experiential Workshop: https://www.phsd.ca/events/allyship-experiential-workshop-8/. The workshop is currently only offered in English. For more information, please visit https://www.phsd.ca//racial-/partnering-to-address-racism/ #HealthEquity #RacialEquity #Allyship #PublicHealth

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reporting a COVID-19 related death in Greater Sudbury. The individual was linked to the outbreak at Pioneer Manor, which to date has included five cases among residents and three among staff. Public Health Sudbury & Districts offers sincere condolences to the family, friends, and caregivers affected by this loss and throughout this difficult time. Out of respect, no further details will be provided. www.phsd.ca/public-health-sudbury-districts-reports-one-co/ The death will be included in Public Health’s daily update of COVID-19 case data at 4 p.m. today. A total of 12 deaths have now been reported across our service area since the beginning of the pandemic.

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has declared a #COVID19 outbreak at Amberwood Suites retirement home following the report of one case of COVID-19 in a resident. www.phsd.ca/public-health-sudbury-districts-declares-covid/ To date, no staff have tested positive in relation to this outbreak. Public Health is actively working with the retirement home to investigate the outbreak and to protect residents and staff. The need for workers and everyone to monitor and screen for sym...ptoms of COVID-19 and to stay home when ill, is critical for the health and well-being of everyone in our community. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, please take it seriously, even if they are mild, said Stacey Laforest, Director, Health Protection Division, Public Health Sudbury & Districts. Public Health is reminding everyone to follow public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The safest options are to avoid non-essential travel, limit close contact to your own household members, stay home and do not attend work or school when ill, practise physical distancing, wear your mask, and wash your hands. For all outings, continue to screen yourself for symptoms and practise COVID-safe behaviours.

This reading week remember the Stay-at-Home order remains in effect until Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Ontarians are encouraged to limit all non-essential travel. For those who must travel, plan ahead so that you can reduce the risk of spreading #COIVD19 as much as possible. These measures are especially important now as we try to slow the spread of the more transmissible new variants of COVID-19. As always, follow public health measures such as wearing a mask, washing your hands and practising physical distancing. To learn more, visit: https://www.phsd.ca//diseases-in/coronavirus/covid-safety/ #COVIDsafe

‘Tis the season to be COVID-safe! Hey, Sudbury and districts, today we would like to say thank you to each and every one of you. Your efforts to celebrate safely over the holidays did not go unnoticed. From virtual dinners to remote gift exchanges, we know this year was different. Know that the sacrifices you made helped to keep your community safe. As we bid adieu to the holiday festivities for another year, remember being COVID-safe is still in season! Let’s all do our part to ensure a safe return to work and school by remembering to always stay home if we feel sick. For more information, check out our Top 10 COVID Rules to Live By here: https://www.phsd.ca//diseases-i/coronavirus/covid-safety/

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has declared a #COVID19 outbreak at St-Joseph’s Villa following the report of one case of COVID-19 in a staff member. www.phsd.ca/public-health-sudbury-districts-declares-covid/ To date, no residents have tested positive in relation to this outbreak. Public Health is actively working with the long-term care home to investigate the outbreak and to protect residents and staff. The need for workers and everyone to monitor and screen for symptoms of COVID-19 and to stay home when ill, is critical for the health and well-being of everyone in our community. If you have COVID-19 symptoms, please take it seriously, even if they are mild, said Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Medical Officer of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts.

COVID-19 in Sudbury & districts: Your weekly update November 19, 2020: https://www.phsd.ca/covid-19-in-sudbury-districts-your-wee/ Reporting period: Thursday, November 12, to Wednesday, November 18, 2020. November 19, 2020 The following is a summary of how the status of COVID-19 has changed in Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ service area over the last seven days up to end of day November 18, 2020: 20 new cases, 51 cases were resolved, 0 deaths occurred. At end of day No...Continue reading

Are you between 25 and 55 years old and in precarious work? MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions is doing a short online anonymous survey. They would like to assess how the pandemic has affected Ontarians and their families who are precariously employed. Survey: https://redcap.smh.ca/redcap/surveys/?s=J84RJ9CKPT #HealthEquity #Sudbury #Manitoulin

Getting the flu vaccine doesn’t have to be inconvenient. Check with your local pharmacy or health care provider to book your appointment. Let’s talk benefits! Getting the flu vaccine: Can prevent you from getting sick with the flu. May protect the people around you from getting sick with the flu. ... Helps to prevent flu-related complications in those most vulnerable, like babies, elderly individuals and people with chronic health conditions. Has been shown to reduce the burden on hospitals and health care systems during the fall and winter months. For more information visit: https://www.phsd.ca//vaccines-immunizat/influenza-vaccine/ #FluVaccine #FluSeason #PublicHealthSD #Sudbury

Drinking water advisory issued for the residents of the Town of Chapleau: https://www.phsd.ca/drinking-water-advisory-issued-for-the/ Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for the residents of the town of Chapleau. A drinking water advisory means that people who take their water from the municipal system should NOT use it for drinking; making juice, infant formula, or ice; cooking; washing uncooked fruits and vegetables;... or brushing teeth. #Chapleau #PublicHealth

Stronger together, safer apart. In the midst of the provincial shutdown, we would like to remind you to stay home as much as possible. Travel should be limited to only essential purposes. Individuals or families who are arriving or returning to the province of Ontario during the shutdown should immediately self-isolate for 14 days. For information on how to properly self-isolate, visit: https://www.phsd.ca/health-topics-p/diseases-infections//

We're hiring: Public health nurse Join us! We are currently seeking a highly motivated health professional to contribute to our organizational mission of working with our communities to promote and protect health and prevent disease. Read more about the job opportunity: https://www.phsd.ca//employment-opportunity-public-health/... #Jobs #PublicHealth #Sudbury

Attention parents and caregivers! With school closures earlier this year, your child in Grade 7 may have missed their second dose of HPV and hepatitis B vaccines. Let’s get your child up-to-date! Book an appointment with our office by calling 705.522.9200 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200) #StudentVaccines #PublicHealth #Sudbury #Manitoulin #VaccinesWork

Mental health issues in our community are increasingly complex, especially during these trying times. One thing we can all do is listen and instill hope by working together. Each year, through the Circles Sudbury program, Circles participants and staff work together to identify one key issue or community barrier to focus on called the Big View. Mental health support and access to affordable housing were identified as key and connected issues to focus on for the Big View in 20...19 and 2020. Watch the snapshot video of the Fighting Stigma and Finding Support event co-hosted by Public Health Sudbury & District’s Circles initiative and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s Dean Speaker Series held on March 11, 2020. The event featured a talk by mental health advocate Amy Willans and an interactive art exhibit of the Photovoice project developed by Circles participants. The art exhibit featured participant experiences with mental health, stigma, housing, and support. All of the photovoice pieces can be viewed by visiting https://www.phsd.ca///fighting-stigma-and-finding-support/ #Circles #CirclesSudbury #Poverty #HealthEquity #PublicHealth

UPDATED bus name/# (January 1, 2021, 6 p.m.): We are advising the public of a potential low-risk exposure to COVID-19 for anyone who travelled on a **Ontario Northland bus (#1904) bus on Monday, December 21, 2020. This bus service departed Toronto (Bay Street terminal) at 2 p.m. and arrived at the Sudbury bus terminal at 6:45 p.m. https://www.phsd.ca/public-service-announcement-public-hea/ Anyone on board this bus is advised to follow public health guidance: - Self-monitor ...for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days from potential exposure. - Self-isolate immediately if symptoms develop. - Seek testing if symptoms occur. See more

COVID-19 masks at school tip #5 for parents. Make sure the mask is the right size to cover the nose, mouth, and chin. If the mask has pleats, ensure they are facing down. Children should be taught how to wear the mask properly for maximum protection. It is important that they do not touch the front of the mask and do not pull it under the chin or into their mouth. Remind children to wash their hands for 15 seconds immediately before putting on their mask. It is equally as... important to wash their hands before and after removing their mask. When washing hands is not an option, they should use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Masks should be removed by the ear loops or ties and not by touching the front of the mask. Practising with your child when at home can help ensure that they feel confident and comfortable putting on and removing the mask on their own. Don’t forget to give lots of praise to children for their efforts to keep COVID-safe. For more information on masks, please visit: https://www.phsd.ca//guidance-for-wearing-non-medical-masks. Health Sciences North / Horizon Santé-Nord #PublicHealth #Sudbury #Manitoulin #COVID19

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We want to hear from you! Your health and the health of our community is important to us! We’re conducting a survey to better understand health-related behaviours and opinions, and in particular, how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected local residents and their families. Your feedback will help inform us to better support our community’s needs. If you are 18 years of age or older, please take a moment to fill out our survey: https://yorkisr.ca1.qualtrics.com/j/form/SV_ebVk...HFIxic954VL #PublicHealth #Sudbury #Manitoulin #COVID19

#COVID19 is causing stigma and discrimination in our community. Stigma is a negative stereotype or attitude. Discrimination is unfair treatment due to a person's identity. People with COVID-19 don’t need to be blamed, they will benefit from our support. Practise kindness, patience, and gratitudewe are all in this together. #SolidarityNotStigma #beCOVIDkind #PublicHealth #Sudbury #Manitoulin

You cannot follow the rules if you do not know what they are. With so many announcements about COVID-19from stages of reopening to personal precautionsit can be hard to know what rules are currently in place. This joint statement from Public Health Sudbury & Districts, Greater Sudbury Police Service, City of Greater Sudbury, and Health Sciences North / Horizon Santé-Nord clarifies common misperceptions and repeats basic actions that by now may be common knowledge. The Top-...10-COVID-Rules-to-Live-By will keep us going for the long haul and will go a long way to protect our health, our health care system, our schools, and our jobs and economy. The virus simply cannot spread easily if everyone knows the basic rules and follows them. phsd.ca/news/top-10-covid-rules-to-live-by

Get ready for the Greater Sudbury Virtual Santa Claus Parade! Enter your float online by November 24. Watch the fun November 29 at 4 p.m. Complete instructions ...to build a float are available on YouTube at https://bit.ly/36KkTI5 Préparez-vous pour le Défilé virtuel du père Noël du Grand Sudbury! Inscrivez votre char allégorique en ligne avant le 24 novembre. Visionnez le défilé le 29 novembre à 16 h. Des directives complètes pour construire un char allégorique sont disponibles sur YouTube à https://bit.ly/32S5p3y

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Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reminding everyone to be COVID-safe this upcoming holiday weekend. Thanksgiving will be celebrated differently this year as we protect ourselves and each other from COVID-19. The actions we must take to stop the spread are simple yet effective. This year, it is up to each of us to celebrate Thanksgiving in a COVID-safe way: https://www.phsd.ca/planning-for-a-covid-safe-thanksgiving/ #PublicHealth #Sudbury #Manitoulin #COVID19 #Thanksgiving

We're hiring: Office Assistant (Intake) Casual Recruitment #20-084 (Non-Union) Join us! We are currently seeking a highly motivated health professional to contribute to our organizational mission of working with our communities to promote and protect health and prevent disease. Read more about the job opportunity: https://www.phsd.ca//employment-opportunity-office-assist/ #PublicHealth #Sudbury

Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, shares her thoughts on the fall season and COVID-19 including gathering for Thanksgiving. We are now seeing the second wave of pandemic activity in the province and there’s no reason to think that we are not going to start following those trends in the Northeast. The actions we need to take are relatively simple when we think about the cost of not doing them, the cost to our schools, the cost to our economy, and the cost to our health. As we go into the... fall and times of celebration like Thanksgiving it’s really important to assess risk and think about how we can do things in a COVID safe way. This is not just theoretical, we have had cases in our area that have been associated with indoor dinner parties. Public Health can’t do this alone, we absolutely have to do this together and we must rely on our collective decisions. #PublicHealth #Sudbury #Manitoulin #COVID19

We invite you to uplift your neighbours with Messages of Hope and Kindness https://www.liveablesudbury.org/neighbourhoods_together

October 1st is the International Day of Older Persons. Recognize the day by calling an older adult to chat, send a letter or greeting card, volunteer with organizations that work with older adults, or offer to pick-up groceries and other items for a neighbour while taking COVID safe precautions. To find out more about the International Day of Older Persons, visit: https://www.un.org//international-day-of-older-persons-hom Connecting matters for mental health. What are you... doing to safely stay connected with the older adults in your life, today, and throughout the year? #HealthyAging #PublicHealth #Sudbury #Manitoulin

Public Health Sudbury & Districts and the Sudbury East Municipal Association, representing the municipalities of @FrenchRiver, Killarney, Markstay-Warren and St.-Charles, remind you of the Top-10-COVID-Rules-to-Live-By that will keep us going for the long haul. These rules will go a long way to protect our health, our health care system, our schools, and our jobs and economy. The virus simply cannot spread easily if everyone knows the basic rules and follows them. #PublicHealth #COVID19

The last Wednesday of each September has been designated as #RowansLawDay to help raise awareness about concussion safety. Learn about the signs and symptoms of concussions. Because it’s not just athletes who can be affected. We all can. Learn more about concussions at https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/concussion/ #ConcussionSafety

Today is #OrangeShirtDay, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the traumatic impacts the residential school system had on Indigenous communities. Orange Shirt Day was inspired by the story of Phyllis Webstad, a six-year old girl who had her brand new orange shirt taken from her on her first day at residential school. Today we stand in solidarity with the Indigenous population because #EveryChildMatters. #TruthAndReconciliation #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #Sudbury #Manitoulin

We are reporting three new #COVID19 cases in residents in our service area (cases #106-108). Through contact tracing, Public Health will notify all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Public Health, you are not considered a close contact. Details: phsd.ca/public-service-announcement-three-new-confirmed-ca/

Tomorrow is #OrangeShirtDay, a day dedicated to educating Canadians about the devastating impacts of the residential school system on Canada’s Indigenous communities. Join us in honouring the survivors of the residential school system by wearing orange tomorrow. Share a photo of yourself on social media with the hashtags #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters to help raise awareness of this event and its importance. #TruthAndReconciliation #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #Sudbury #Manitoulin

Waiting at a shared bus stop with your children? As parents, family members, or another trusted adult you can play an important role in teaching children that they can help to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by simply wearing a mask or face covering and keeping their distance. Wear your mask or face covering along with them. Remember that your actions impact children’s decisions. Empower them by letting them know that we need them to help stop the spread. We are in this together, and together, change can happen! Stay informed. Visit our COVID-19 safety page for more information on how you can do your part: https://www.phsd.ca//diseases-in/coronavirus/covid-safety/ #PublicHealth #Sudbury #Manitoulin #COVID19

A research team from Western University is conducting a study that explores the effects of COVID-19 on cognition. Learn more or to participate in the study, visit: https://www.cambridgebrainsciences.com/st/covid-brain-study

We're hiring: Employment opportunity: Secretary Full-time Limited Recruitment #20-083 (Non-union) Join us! We are currently seeking a highly motivated health professional to contribute to our organizational mission of working with our communities to promote and protect health and prevent disease. Read more about the job opportunity: https://www.phsd.ca//employment-opportunity-secretary-ful/ #PublicHealth #Sudbury

We want to hear from you! Your health and the health of our community is important to us! To better understand safe behaviours related to #COVID19 in our community, we’re conducting an online survey and want to hear from you. Take a moment to fill out our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/COVIDSafeBehaviorsSept2020 #PublicHealth #Sudbury #Manitoulin

With no access to microwaves this school year, packing hot lunches will be a challenge. Have you thought about using a thermos? They are great to pack soups, stews, chilis, and leftovers. Here’s how to use a thermos safely: https://www.unlockfood.ca//Everyday-Tips-For-Using-A-Therm #PublicHealth #Sudbury #Manitoulin #BackToSchool

We are reporting a new #COVID19 case in a resident in our service area (case #105). Through contact tracing, Public Health will notify all close contacts directly. Details - https://www.phsd.ca/public-service-announcement-new-confir/ As always, we encourage everyone to be supportive, respectful and treat everyone with dignity, both online and in-person. We all have a role in supporting each other and the health of our community. #Sudbury #PublicHealth

How to properly put on, take off, and clean your mask. Do you have a homemade or cloth mask for #COVID19? Are you wearing it correctly? Watch this video to learn how to properly put on, take off, and clean your mask to keep you and your loved ones safe!... For more tips on when to wear a mask and how to wear it safely, visit phsd.ca. #PublicHealth #Sudbury #Manitoulin

#DrugWarning: Increase in suspected opioid overdoses phsd.ca/drug-warning-increase-in-suspected-opioid-overdose/ The Community Drug Strategy has received a report of a higher number of suspected opioid overdoses in Sudbury. While we cannot confirm the substance that has caused the overdoses, this situation serves as an important reminder to the community that street drugs may be cut or mixed with substances such as fentanyl or carfentanil, and that even a very small amount ...of these substances can cause an overdose. #Sudbury #Manitoulin Health Sciences North / Horizon Santé-Nord City of Greater Sudbury Greater Sudbury Police Service Greater Sudbury Public Library Réseau Access Network

We are reporting two new #COVID19 cases (#103, #104) in residents in our service area (Greater Sudbury, Sudbury District, and Manitoulin District). Through contact tracing, Public Health will notify all close contacts directly. If you are not contacted by Public Health, you are not considered a close contact. https://www.phsd.ca/public-service-announcement-two-new-co/