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Radon Q & A: Everything you wanted to know

We’ve seen a lot of questions, comments, and misconceptions about radon lately, especially with November being Radon Action Month. To help…
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Alcohol & Substance Use
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Do You Know Cannabis?

This week marks seven years since cannabis became legal in Canada. A lot has changed about our relationship with cannabis since 2018…
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Alcohol & Substance Use
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Four Tips for 420

It’s almost 420 (April 20). If you’re planning to partake, WDG Public Health is sharing four tips this week to help you have a safer day…
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Infectious and Communicable Diseases
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How to say "no" to norovirus in your home

Norovirus has made headlines in our community recently with a cluster of cases at the University of Guelph impacting hundreds of students…
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Infectious and Communicable Diseases
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Breaking Barriers to STI Testing with GetaKit

Sexual health services are a cornerstone of public health, however, for various reasons, including access, stigma, and fear, many people do…
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