Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Barrie Head Office - 15 Sperling Dr, Community and Family Health Department

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Record #: BAR0767

Last Modified: 29 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2024

Description (Service)

Offered in a variety of communities in Simcoe County and District of Muskoka.

Public Health Nurses work with individuals and groups to plan and support healthy living and healthy communities:

Engage in a variety of community-based physical activity, healthy eating and built environment initiatives to reduce the risks for people developing chronic diseases
Healthy Schools program to help creating and maintain healthy school environments
Prevention of injuries and substance misuse
Healthy child development support from pre-conception to school transition
Prenatal classes, breastfeeding clinics and support, parenting education
Home visits to new parents through the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program
Exchange Works, a harm reduction program, offers needle exchange services at all health unit offices

Public Comments	Secure email is available from the website - an online form on the Contact Us page
Hours	Health Connection: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Call Health Connection 1-877-721-7520 or visit Health Connection
Languages	English; French - Reception, Programs; Other - Service in additional languages can be arranged
Fees	None

Site Location	Behind plaza at St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Barrie Head Office 15 Sperling Dr Barrie, ON Canada L4M 6K9
Intersection	St Vincent St and Cundles Rd E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Toll Free Phone	1-877-721-7520, Health Connection
Website	www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simcoe.muskoka
Mailing Address	Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit - Barrie Head Office 15 Sperling Dr Barrie, ON Canada L4M 6K9