Moosonee

The Moosonee branch of the Porcupine Health Unit is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.

We have regularly scheduled clinics available by appointment for immunization, travel vaccines, and sexual health

For after hours emergency inspection service, please call our toll free number, 1-800-461-1818, where someone can be reached 24 hours a day.

Changes to the Rabies Vaccination Requirement for Pets and Livestock

Timmins, Ontario - The Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) is asking pet owners to ensure their pet’s rabies vaccinations are up-to-date. As of July 1, 2018, rabies vaccination has become mandatory in the Province of Ontario under the Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA).

Child Visual Health and Vision Screening Program

The vision screening program helps to identify potential vision problems in young children whose health and learning may be affected by undetected or untreated conditions. Many vision complications have no symptoms and can easily go unnoticed; fortunately, detecting a vision problem at an early age will have a positive impact on a child’s ability to learn.

Cochrane District Continues to See Increases in Overdoses

Timmins, Ontario - Wednesday, September 9, 2020. After a Labour Day weekend that saw an unnaturally high number of overdoses, the Timmins and Area Drug Strategy (TADS) wishes to remind the public, people who use substances, and their friends and family, that powerful opioids and other toxic substances continue to be circulating in the area.

Community Sexual Health Clinics

We have a confidential, easily accessible sexual health clinic. Our nurses provide a variety of sexual health services.

Concussions

Join the Porcupine Health Unit on November 29, 2018, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Stay Ahead of the Game: A Concussion Educational Session featuring Dr. Charles Tator and Gordon and Kathleen Stringer. The best way to prevent concussions and brain injuries is to have knowledgeable teammates, coaches, parents, and colleagues.