Timiskaming Health Unit

Application

Call or visit * no referral required * appointments or registration required for certain programs or classes

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Varies depending on service
People who need medical care * valid health card required
People who need sexual health services

Fees

Free

Executives

Doctor Glenn Corneil - Chief Executive Officer and Medical Officer of Health

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Temiskaming and area

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Health agency that addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living

immunization and screening for communicable diseases
health education programs
family and child health
dental health
sexual health
injury prevention
environmental health
physical activity
public health standards enforcement
research and population-based health research
food safety
septic system permits and inspections
car seat inspections/installations

Well Baby Clinic - Support with breastfeeding, nutrition, safety, child development, community support, and parenting

Smoking Cessation Program - One-on-one counselling with health promoters and public health nurses to develop a plan to assist smokers with quitting