Second Deer Tick Tests Positive for Lyme Disease For the second time this year, the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) has received laboratory confirmation that a deer tick found locally has tested positive for Lyme disease. While the first positive deer tick was found on a dog, this latest [Read more]
A CAPSULAR MOMENT Macular Degeneration By David Bodunde, Rph Macular degeneration is a progressive and age related condition that affects a tiny area at the center of the retina, called the macula. This layer of tissue is on the inside back wall of the eyeball and the damage to it can be [Read more]
Extreme Heat Expected To Last Most Of The Week Dr. Arlene King, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, is reminding Ontarians to take special care to prevent heat-related illness during the current heat wave in the province. With extreme heat expected to last most of this week, Dr. King [Read more]
Superior East OPP Detachment R.I.D.E./GENERAL ENFORCEMENT (SUPERIOR EAST) – Officers throughout the Superior East patrol area conducted several RIDE checks during the holiday weekend resulting in no drinking and driving offences being noted. Officers did issue several Provincial Offence [Read more]
Ontarians Convicted For Possession Of Unmarked Cigarettes June 29, 2010 1:00 PM Four individuals were found guilty and fined a total of $2,800 for possession of 10,260 unmarked cigarettes in the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on June 4, 2010. Each of the individuals was charged by the [Read more]
June 29, 2010 9:21 AM McGuinty Government Bans The Sale Of Flavoured Cigarillos Ontario is banning the sale of flavoured cigarillos to make them less accessible, less affordable, and less attractive to young people.Amendments to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, which come into force on July 1, 2010, [Read more]
Mayor becomes waiter by Karina Hunter Each June, in honour of Seniors’ Month, the Township of Manitouwadge Mayor and Council host a breakfast for local seniors. An opportunity to recognize the important role seniors have as members of our community, and to thank them for ongoing sacrifices and [Read more]
A CAPSULAR MOMENT The “Benefits” of Smoking By David Bodunde, Rph “I don’t like being told what to do. As a smoker, I’m being told what I can and can’t do all the time-by people I don’t even know! I’m an adult. I have the right to make choices about what I do and [Read more]
Chief Medical Officer of Health Reminds People To Properly Handle And Cook Processed Chicken Products June 22, 2010 10:00 AM Salmonella Cases On The Rise Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Arlene King, is reminding Ontarians about the importance of properly handling and cooking [Read more]
Wait Time Reporting Most Comprehensive In Canada Ontario has achieved a major milestone in its efforts to reduce wait times. The latest data show provincial wait times for all surgical areas in the province are within target. The province has recently expanded its wait time reporting to include all [Read more]
MGH Hospital Happenings Dr. Crawford’s farewell On June 17, a BBQ was held to say good bye to and thank Dr. Crawford for his 18 months of service here. Known for his unique sense of humour, the nurses had a chance to poke back at him for all those jokes he pulled while here. Nurse [Read more]
HUGHES CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO ALLOW NON-INVASIVE PROCEDURE FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS Ottawa – A breakthrough, non-invasive procedure for a vascular disease known as Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency, or CCSVI, has also shown strong potential for treating Multiple Sclerosis [Read more]
Northshore Relay a Resounding Success by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – In spite of steady rainfall during opening ceremonies, the 2010 Northshore Relay for Life Friday, June 11th from 7pm until 7am Saturday morning was a great success raising in excess of $26 000* for the Canadian Cancer [Read more]
A CAPSULAR MOMENT FIBROMYALGIA BY DAVID BODUNDE Rph Fibromyalgia Is a term referring to pain in the fibrous tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, and ligament. It is a medical disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to pressure. [Read more]
2010 Turn Off the Screens Continues by Karina Hunter MANITOUWADGE, ON – In spite of some inclement weather, Manitouwadge residents have come out in large numbers for the first 4 days of the TBDHU’s 2010 Turn Off the Screens Week which, now in it’s 7th year, has become a full week [Read more]
