Your Health
The Porcupine Health Unit has a number of programs and services to help you stay healthy. Visit the following webpages for details on how we can help you meet your health goals.
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Online Appointments
Make an appointment online to receive a vaccine or obtain sexual health services. You can also register online for the food handler certification course.
Alcohol & Other Drugs
Drug and alcohol use is a part of our society and culture. However, their use and misuse can lead to many unintended social and health consequences. Although the use of these drugs can pose a number of physical harms, these drugs mainly affect the functioning of the nervous system and the way a person thinks, feels or acts. Substance abuse can lead to physical dependence and addiction.
Influenza and COVID-19
To best protect against severe sickness or hospital stays, everyone should ensure their vaccinations are up to date.
Concussions
Concussion prevention is everyone’s responsibility: it requires a lot of communication and compliance. Most sports organizations, schools and childcare facilities should have processes in place to prevent and deal with injuries including concussions.
Diabetes Prevention Program
Knowing your risk can help you make healthy choices that will reduce your risk, or even prevent you from developing diabetes.
Extreme Cold
Extreme cold happens when temperatures drop below the average for that time of year. Exposure to cold temperatures can cause serious and sometimes even life-threatening health problems, such as frostbite and hypothermia.
Mental Health
Everyone has mental health. How is your mental health? Find out what mental health is and how to boost your mental health here.
Healthy Eating for a Healthy Life
We want you to be healthy! We are Registered Dietitians (RD), your trusted experts in food and nutrition. We can provide you with the information and tools you need to help make healthy food choices to feel your best!
Infectious Diseases
The Porcupine Health Unit investigates and responds to all reportable diseases in our community. If you are concerned that yourself or your child has an infectious disease, seek medical attention.
Healthy Aging
The Porcupine Health Unit support all older adults to be healthy. Let's Be Active, Let's be Social and Let's Be Strong.