Public Health Sudbury & Districts

08/14/2026

Join our team!

▪️Public Health Nurse #26-171
▪️Public Health Nurse #26-172

Learn about our current job opportunities and how to apply https://www.phsd.ca/join-us/

Public Health Sudbury & Districts provides a dynamic workplace where dedication to public health intersects with professional excellence. Employees have the chance to make a significant difference in the health of our communities while enjoying a supportive and inclusive environment. With ongoing pr...

08/14/2026

Headed to the beach? Stay safe with these quick tips:

1. Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water, especially in the sun.
2. Take frequent breaks in the shade. Avoid overexposure during peak hours (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
3. Supervise children and non-swimmers when around water. Keep them within an arm’s reach to prevent drowning.
4. Swim in areas supervised by lifeguards and stay within marked zones.
5. Follow posted beach rules. Rules are there to keep you and everyone safe.
6. Keep the beach clean for everyone.

For more safety tips visit www.phsd.ca/health-topics-programs/water/beaches-splash-pads-pools-spas/

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08/13/2026

Drug warning: August 13, 2026

https://www.phsd.ca/drug-warning-august-13-2026/

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is warning of ongoing elevated numbers of drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions to substances in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts.

The cause of the increase is unknown. This warning highlights the need for continuing vigilance and serves as an important reminder that street drugs may be cut or mixed with substances such as benzos (benzodiazepines), xylazine, medetomidine, fentanyl, or carfentanil. If you use drugs, take steps to reduce your risk. Share this information to help save lives.

Key information

Community partners have reported:

▪️an increase in adverse reactions such as heavy nods (sedation)
▪️an increase in adverse withdrawal symptoms such as confusion, irritability, and paranoia

Due to concerns about benzodiazepines (benzos) and tranquilizers (xylazine and medetomidine) mixed in with the drug supply, take steps to support someone who is sedated.

▪️Move the person to a safe place, ideally somewhere warm and dry.
▪️Stay with them and keep an eye on them.
▪️Check that limbs are not restricted.
▪️If they are having trouble breathing or if they are not breathing, give rescue breaths.

How to prevent poisonings

A poisoning occurs when a person uses a substance, and their body cannot handle its effects. A person can pass out, stop breathing, or experience a seizure. Poisonings can be fatal or non-fatal.

▪️Carry a naloxone kit. It can help reverse an opioid poisoning. Know how to use it (PDF).
▪️Pick up a free naloxone kit at The Point, Réseau ACCESS Network, or ask your local hospital or pharmacy. Visit ontario.ca/page/get-naloxone-kits-free.
▪️Avoid mixing substances. This includes alcohol, prescription, over-the-counter, and street drugs.
▪️Start with a lower dose and go slow.
▪️Avoid using drugs when you are alone.
▪️Have a trusted person nearby or use a virtual safe consumption service like the National Overdose Response Service at 1.888.688.6677. This service provides 24/7 confidential and non-judgmental support, whenever and wherever you use drugs.

How to respond to poisonings

▪️Call 911. Stay with the person. Monitor their breathing until help arrives.
▪️GIVE NALOXONE. It won’t cause harm if opioids are not involved. The person may not wake up right away due to sedation. More doses may be needed.
▪️If the person is unconscious, place them in the recovery position.

How to recognize poisonings

Different substances affect the body in different ways. Depending on the type of substance consumed, symptoms of a poisoning may look different.

Opioid poisoning symptoms:

▪️bluish, purple, or greyish skin, lips, or nails (depending on skin tone)
▪️dizziness, confusion, or inability to stay awake
▪️choking, gurgling, or snoring sounds
▪️slow, weak, or no breathing

Benzodiazepines (benzos) poisoning symptoms

Poisoning due to benzodiazepines may last for hours and may include:
▪️extreme sleepiness or passing out
▪️poor balance or movement control
▪️slurred speech
▪️blackouts and memory loss

Share this warning to help raise awareness and reduce the risk of drug poisonings.

08/10/2026

Join our team!

▪️Family Home Visitors x 2 (1 bilingual ) #26-170

Learn about our current job opportunities and how to apply https://www.phsd.ca/join-us/

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08/07/2026

Looking to reduce smoking or va**ng in your community? You could receive a $1,000 or $2,000 microgrant to bring your idea to life in Northeastern Ontario.

Projects could include changing attitudes and beliefs, policy initiatives, sacred to***co teaching, supporting quitting, and preventing initiation.

Apply by September 11. Learn more: https://www.phsd.ca/health-topics-programs/to***co/the-north-east-to***co-control-area-network-ne-tcan/north-east-smoke-free-vape-free-communities-grant/

08/06/2026

Is your child due for a Tdap booster? This vaccine is recommended 10 years after routine vaccines given between ages 4 and 6 and is free of charge. If they are due for their booster, book an appointment with a health care provider.

Check and update your child’s immunization records online: https://sdhu.icon.ehealthontario.ca/ #!/welcome

08/05/2026

Additional virtual session added!

🌈 We want to hear from you!

If you're aged 16+ and identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ and have not yet participated in our intergenerational study, join our virtual engagement sessions and help shape programs and services that support the health and well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and older adults. We have added an additional English session for residents living in the districts. We also still have spots remaining in our French virtual session.

We especially encourage residents from the areas of Manitoulin Island, Chapleau and area, LaCloche Foothills, St. Charles, Killarney, Markstay-Warren, and French River to join the conversation. Participation is completely voluntary. Your experiences and perspectives can make a difference. Spaces are limited, so be sure to register early! 💜

▪️2-hour community session
▪️$60 honorarium for your time

Learn more or register here: www.phsd.ca/2slgbtqia-across-generations-study

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This community study builds on findings from a previously published report called Invisible No More and focuses on understanding 2SLGBTQIA+ experiences in Greater Sudbury and surrounding areas.

08/04/2026

Let’s celebrate Pride Manitoulin! 🌈

Support the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ people on Manitoulin and beyond.

Together, let’s celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion by taking part in local Pride events happening across the island on August 6, 7, 8, and 9.

Visit pridemanitoulin.ca or
facebook.com/PRIDEManitoulin for details.

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07/31/2026

You and your pets should avoid drinking and swimming in bodies of water affected by blue-green algae.

Blue-green algae are microscopic organisms that are naturally present in lakes and streams. They can rapidly increase in warm, shallow, undisturbed surface water that gets a lot of sun. When this happens, they can form blooms that discolour the water or produce floating rafts or scum on the surface of the water.

Your health may be impacted when surface scum or water containing high levels of blue-green algal toxins are swallowed, come into contact with the skin, or when airborne drops containing toxins are inhaled while swimming, bathing or showering.

If you suspect a blue-green algae bloom, please contact the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks at 705.564.3237 or 1.800.268.6060 or visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/blue-green-algae -11

07/31/2026

Join our team!

▪️Office Assistant #26-169

Learn about our current job opportunities and how to apply https://www.phsd.ca/join-us/

Are you a highly motivated health professional? Join our team and contribute to our organizational mission of working with our communities to promote and protect health and prevent disease.