Recommendations for the use of face coverings by individuals with underlying lung disease
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit recently adopted a policy that requires all persons to wear a mask or face…
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Staying Active From Home
Health Promotion Blog, Physical Activity
Beginning or maintaining a regular physical activity routine is not always easy, and when a world pandemic gets thrown into…
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Chronic Disease Prevention, Health Promotion Blog
Cancer screening tests are part of regular medical care and are important to complete even if you feel well and…
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Health Promotion Blog, Nutrition
Many of us spend more time outside during the summer camping, hiking or fishing. With less time indoors, it’s easy…
More informationNORTHERN ONTARIO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PRACTICE-BASED RESEARCH NETWORK: Marathon Family Health Team joining as inaugural site
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The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is creating a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) called NORTHH (NOSM Research Toward Health…
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Health Promotion Blog, Physical Activity
ParticipACTION is a national non-profit organization that promotes healthy living by encouraging Canadians of all ages to include physical activity…
More informationArugula Salad with Blueberries and Pecans
Health Promotion Blog, Nutrition
Ingredients • 8 cups arugula (use spinach is arugula is not available)• 1 cup blueberries• 1/4 cup goat cheese• 1/4…
More informationChocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Health Promotion Blog, Nutrition
If you’re a Reese’s-lover, this smoothie is for you! • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt• 1/2 cup mik• 1 heaping…
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Health Promotion Blog, Nutrition
Fishing takes its place in many cultures in Northern Ontario. It can be a relaxing way to connect with nature…
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