Please note that the flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic for today, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the PHU Moosonee office has been cancelled. Visit phu.fyi/appointments to book an appointment at another upcoming clinic.

The Porcupine Health Unit has received a report from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, of a possible blue-green algae bloom at

Nighthawk Lake at Retreat Road, Timmins (July 18 and September 14, 2024)
Remi Lake, Moonbeam (August 15, 2024)
Departure Lake, Fauquier-Strickland (August 22, 2024)
Star Lake, Timmins (August 28, 2024)
Barber's Bay, Timmins (September 14, 2024)  

The Porcupine Health Unit advises people using lakes and rivers at these and any location to be on the lookout for algal blooms. If you see green water or scum near your property or water intake line, take precautions.

Please note that the Matheson office of the Porcupine Health Unit will be closed on October 15,16,17 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you require any assistance, please contact the main office at 1-800-461-1818.

Please note that the Iroquois Falls office of the Porcupine Health Unit will be closed on October 17, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you require any assistance, please contact the main office at 1-800-461-1818.

Please note that the Smooth Rock Falls office of the Porcupine Health Unit will be closed on October 18, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you require any assistance, please contact the main office at 1-800-461-1818.