4th Annual Sharps Buyback Campaign
The West Nipissing General Hospital’s Alliance Centre, in collaboration with the Horizon Women’s Centre, hosted the 4th Annual Sharps Buyback Campaign this past November.
For every 100 sharps returned, individuals received a $5 gift card for use at No Frills or Giant Tiger.
The Alliance Centre’s Needle Exchange Program saw 54 visits and …
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit’s (Health Unit) region is experiencing double the number of emergency department visits for flu-like and respiratory illnesses, compared to the previous three-year average. This is similar to what is being seen across the province, and emphasizes the need for everyone to use layers of protection to help …
With the winter season just around the corner a heart-warming donation made by the West Nipissing Knitting Circle could not have been timelier.
This generous donation included beautifully handcrafted quilts, blankets, socks, shawls, mitts, slippers, hats, and small blankets for adults, children and babies alike.
The unique pieces will do more than just warm hearts as they …
It was under a rainy sky that a plaque unveiling ceremony was held to honour International Overdose Awareness Day and to commemorate community members who have been affected by an overdose.
The Municipality of West Nipissing, in collaboration with the Alliance Centre West Nipissing General Hospital, the West Nipissing Community Health Centre and the Nipissing Parry …
