Your Family
Whether you're a parent, or taking care of an older adult, the Porcupine Health Unit has a number of programs and services that can help. Visit the following webpages for details on how we can help you help someone else stay healthy.
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Car Seat Safety
Motor vehicle collisions remain the leading cause of death and a significant cause of injury in Canadian children. A properly installed car seat can save the life of your child.
Child Visual Health and Vision Screening Program
The vision screening program helps to identify potential vision problems in young children whose health and learning may be affected by undetected or untreated conditions. Many vision complications have no symptoms and can easily go unnoticed; fortunately, detecting a vision problem at an early age will have a positive impact on a child’s ability to learn.
Children in the sun
Children are often outside when the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays are the strongest. Protect your skin and eyes.
Concussions in your family
The best way to prevent concussions and brain injuries is to be knowledgeable about concussions. Everyone should know the signs and symptoms of a concussion, what to do when a concussion is suspected, as well as, when it is safe to return to activity.
Dental Health
The oral health programs and services have temporarily changed as a result of the current COVID-19 situation. Staff is still available to answer your questions and to assist clients to enroll in the Healthy Smiles Ontario Program or the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. Please call 705-267-1181 for more information and to find a participating dentist in your community.
Food Affordability in Porcupine Health Unit Area
Food insecurity means a household doesn’t have enough money to buy food. It can range from worrying about running out of food, to filling up on cheaper, less nutritious foods, to skipping meals or going without eating. The root cause of food insecurity is poverty.
Head Lice
If you or your child has been exposed to or has head lice, this page contains information to prevent, check and treat head lice.
Healthy Pregnancy
You are changing physically as well as emotionally every day. You may have lots of questions and may be feeling a little overwhelmed at times. We would like to help you prepare for your new baby to make life a little easier when you bring him or her home.
Infant Feeding
Infant feeding support and resources available in our communities.
Parenting Programs
All parents have one thing in common - they all want their children to grow up being caring, responsible and healthy adults. The Growing Healthy Families Program is here to help you with good, proven to work advice at the right time can be a big help.