Government funding supports local disease prevention programs

Ontario is providing $304,289 in one-time funding to the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit to support public health programs and disease-prevention information.

The Ontario government has announced a one-time payment of $304,289 to the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit. The funding is intended to support public health programs and services that serve Nipissing and surrounding areas. It is reported as supporting healthy living programs and the distribution of disease-prevention information. Public Health Units provide information and services on topics including sexual health, vaccinations, addictions, and healthy growth and development. Key details: - $304,289 in one-time provincial funding has been announced for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit. - The funds are designated to support public health programs and services and to maintain healthy living and disease-prevention information. - Public Health Units are reported as offering information on sexual health, vaccinations, addictions, and healthy growth and development. - Services listed in the announcement include vaccinations, seasonal flu clinics, Healthy Smiles Ontario, sexual health support, nicotine addiction help, food premises inspection, and the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. - The announcement notes that services vary depending on location. Summary: The one-time funding is intended to help sustain local public health programming and disease-prevention outreach in the North Bay Parry Sound region. MPPs Vic Fedeli and Graydon Smith were reported as saying the health unit plays a vital role in community health. Undetermined at this time.