Public Health Sudbury & Districts

11/14/2025

Join our team!

▪️ Family Home Visitor–Casual #25-188

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

11/13/2025

Radon is a gas that comes from the ground and can get inside buildings through the foundation. The longer people breathe in radon, the higher their risk of getting lung cancer. Testing is the only way to find out how much radon is in your home or building. If your radon levels are high, you can easily lower them by installing a radon mitigation system.

Reduce your risk of lung cancer by testing your building or home for radon today.

For more information about finding a testing kit and mitigating radon, visit https://takeactiononradon.ca/.

11/12/2025

Drinking water advisory lifted for Killarney

https://www.phsd.ca/drinking-water-advisory-lifted-for-killarney-2/

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Monday, November 10, 2025, for residents of Killarney.

Public Health issued the drinking water advisory because of a temporary loss of pressure in the municipal water system.

“The bacteriological quality of the water supply has been tested with no adverse results being reported,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager in Public Health’s Health Protection Division. “Residents in the affected areas may notice chlorine odours and discoloured water.”

What to do after a drinking water advisory is lifted and before using the water:

▪️Run cold water faucets for 5 minutes or until the water runs clear.
▪️Run drinking fountains for 5 minutes before using the water or until the water runs clear.
▪️Run water softeners through a regeneration cycle.
▪️Drain and refill hot water heaters.
▪️Large-volume users (for example, schools) may need to run cold water taps longer on first use.
▪️To get rid of sediment, faucet screens should be removed, rinsed and put back in place.

For more information, please call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200, ext. 464 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200) or visit phsd.ca.

11/12/2025

You are invited to Neighbourhoods for Nature, Caring Communities: Taking action together to prepare our families, homes and neighbourhoods for climate change, Saturday, November 15 at the Main Library.

10am: Climate resilient neighbourhood walk, led by architect Kai Wood Mah, and Cortney St. Jean, Chair of the Uptown CAN. Stop for free cookies at Beards Coffee Bar & Bakery along the way (thank you Beards!). With Rainbow Routes Association

Drop in 11am – 3pm, for information, resources, activities & free snacks.

💚Understand local climate risks and what you can do. With EarthCare Sudbury, Up North On Climate, Public Health Sudbury & Districts . Special presentation by Dr. David Pearson at 1pm.

💚Connect to information, resources and community groups to take action. With Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA), Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury, Junction Creek Stewardship Committee, Manidoo Bineshii Dreams, Robinson Huron Waawiindamaagewin, Traditional Ecological Knowledge Elders. Special presentation by Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) at 2pm.

💚Ask a neighbour. Chat with fellow community members about their experiences doing home retrofits, owning and driving an EV, or getting around by transit in Sudbury. With Ryan Mariotti, Chris Diotte-Kelley, and Samuel Sweet.

💚Activities for all ages. Caring for the Land with Better Beginnings Better Futures Indigenous-led. Seed bomb making with The Nickel Refillery Inc. Vermicomposting demo with Carrie Sudbury Harvest. Typewriter poetry with Blaine Thornton. Art-based mindfulness activities for kids.

💚Community swaps. Toy swap with The Little Wooden Library. Clothing swap and drop-in mending with Closet Share, with mending help from Afro Women and Youth Foundation. Recipe swap.

💚Safe spaces for climate conversations. With Andréa Desjardins (Black Spruce Therapy). Special community focused session on climate resilience at 11:30: ‘Building Climate Resilience Together: A Gathering for Climate Connection.’

💚Food. Free snacks, and local food access mapping. With Greater Sudbury Food Policy Council.

💚Envision a Climate Resilient Community and share what that means to you! With Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury. Make something happen in your own neighbourhood with Project Impact Sudbury!

Take the bus free to travel to and from the event.
https://www.liveablesudbury.org/net_zero/resilient/

11/12/2025

Public Health Sudbury & Districts (Sudbury East office) is offering dental screening for children and youth 17 and under who do not have dental insurance or cannot afford dental care.

A registered dental hygienist will provide a visual dental screening to identify signs of urgent dental needs. Dental screening is not a full checkup, but it is a quick and efficient way to determine the condition of an individual’s oral health.

Available by appointment only!

🦷Sudbury East office
🏢1 King Street, 2nd floor, St. Charles
🗓 Tuesday, November 18, 2025
⏰10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

To book an appointment, call 705.522.9200, ext. 236 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

Remember to wear a mask and stay home if you’re sick. Details: https://www.phsd.ca/clinics-classes-events/dental-screening-clinics/

11/10/2025

💰 This Living Wage Week (November 10 to14) highlights the importance of paying workers a fair, living wage — one that allows everyone to meet their basic needs and participate fully in their community.

The new living wage for Northern Ontario is $21.10 per hour.

Since 2019, Public Health Sudbury & Districts has proudly been a Certified Ontario Living Wage employer, joining local leaders in supporting fair pay that reflects the real cost of living. Income is one of the strongest predictors of health. When people earn enough to cover essentials like housing, food, and healthcare, they experience less stress and better overall well-being.

Public Health supports the right of all Ontarians to earn an income that ensures security, health, and well-being.

Want to learn more about the Ontario Living Wage Network?
👉 https://www.ontariolivingwage.ca/

Together, let’s promote adequate income and health equity for all.

11/10/2025

Getting vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and those around you.
In this short video, we share:

✅ why the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines matter
✅ simple tips to ease discomfort

Protect yourself and others this fall and winter season!

11/10/2025

Drinking water advisory issued for Killarney
https://www.phsd.ca/drinking-water-advisory-issued-for-killarney-2/

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of Killarney.

A drinking water advisory means that people who take their water from the municipal system should NOT use it for drinking; making juice, infant formula, or ice; cooking; washing uncooked fruit and vegetables; or brushing teeth. Boiling the water may not make it safe for drinking. For these purposes, water from an alternate source, such as bottled water, should be used. The water can be used for laundry and bathing (excluding small children who could swallow the water).

Although the Town of Killarney has re-established the water supply, which was interrupted due to a malfunction, residents should not use the water for human consumption until advised otherwise by Public Health Sudbury & Districts.

“It is possible that the loss of water pressure created conditions that compromised the safety of the drinking water,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager in Public Health’s Health Protection Division. “Until bacteriological testing of the drinking water indicates a safe supply, the drinking water advisory will remain in effect as a precaution.”

Public Health staff will continue to monitor the situation. Public Health Sudbury & Districts will notify the municipality when the drinking water advisory is lifted and residents will be advised.

If you have drunk the water and experience gastrointestinal symptoms over the next week, Public Health recommends that you consult with your health care provider.

For more information, please call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200, ext. 398 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200) or visit phsd.ca.

11/10/2025

On November 10, , we celebrate the incredible Accounting team at Public Health Sudbury & Districts. Your precision, dedication & behind-the-scenes work keep us running smoothly. Thank you for all you do!

11/07/2025

Update for residents of Falconbridge following dust event on October 30
https://www.phsd.ca/update-for-residents-of-falconbridge-following-dust-event-on-october-30/

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has received results from dust samples collected following the dust event that occurred in the residential area of Falconbridge on October 30. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and Glencore continue to investigate the source of the dust. Samples collected by MECP and Glencore contain metal sulphides and oxides (iron, nickel, and copper), aluminum, silica, and smaller amounts of other elements and compounds. The health effects of these compounds depend on the route, length, and intensity of exposure. If inhaled or left on the skin, the dust could have caused temporary and minor irritation (for example, red eyes, sore throat, runny nose, or rash). No long-term health effects are expected. Given that the quantity of the dust was small and the dust is no longer being aerosolized and has been bound to soil or washed away, the risk of inhalation remains minimal.

According to Dr. Emily Groot, Acting Associate Medical Officer of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts, “Our top priority is protecting the health of the community. Similar to our response to the September 24 dust event, Public Health recommended safety measures while we investigated the incident. Based on what we know about the composition of the dust, these measures can now be safely lifted.”

Public Health continues to encourage washing hands after outdoor play or work. While it is unlikely pre-existing soil conditions in Falconbridge will be affected by the dust, Public Health recommends that residents continue to take the following steps:

▪️Wear gloves when gardening or handling produce, which can act as an additional physical barrier from the dust.
▪️Practise hand hygiene by washing hands after gardening and prior to eating to avoid any dust ingestion.
▪️Ensure dust is not tracked into the home after harvesting produce. Gardening tools, clothes, and any items with excess dust should be washed with soap and water or left outside the home.
▪️Wash produce thoroughly using running water (United States Environmental Protection Agency, PDF) or soap and water (Toronto Public Health, PDF).
▪️Discard the outer layers of leafy produce, as dust may have accumulated in these areas. Peel root vegetables prior to consumption.

If new information becomes available, Public Health will update these recommendations.

Glencore’s Community Line can be reached by calling 705.693.2761, ext. 3989 or by email at sudburycommunity@glencore.ca.

For more information on the recommendations listed above, please call Public Health Sudbury & Districts at 705.522.9200, ext. 464 (toll-free 1.866.522.9200).

11/07/2025

On November 8, Public Health Sudbury & Districts honours and remembers the many Indigenous veterans who bravely served in the First and Second World Wars, as well as the Korean War. Indigenous men and women contributed invaluable skills, courage, and dedication to the war effort, often without receiving the recognition they deserved during Remembrance Day observances.

We express our deepest gratitude for their service and sacrifice.

We also continue to recognize and honour the contributions of Indigenous men and women who are currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, both at home and abroad.

To learn more about the stories and contributions of Indigenous Veterans, we invite you to visit Veterans Affairs Canada’s website: https://veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/people-and-stories/indigenous-veterans

11/06/2025

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