AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildfire Health Alerts: Environment Canada issued a “very high risk” air quality warning for Vernon/North Okanagan as smoke pushed AQHI above 10 and PM2.5 hit levels nearly 32 times WHO guidelines, with guidance to avoid strenuous outdoor activity—especially for kids, seniors, and people with lung/heart issues. Mosquito Control & West Nile: Manitoba ordered adult mosquito spraying with DeltaGard 20EW in high-risk southern communities and nearby Winnipeg areas after surveillance showed elevated adult Culex counts and West Nile virus infection. Pregnancy & Smoke Research: A new study links wildfire smoke to worse pregnancy outcomes, identifying wildfire pollution as a top pollutant affecting pregnancy. Community Health Access: Orillia opened a new Community Connection 211 Hub with a nurse and social worker to help residents find social services in one place. Hospital Governance: Georgian Bay General Hospital named a new board chair and vice chair, plus three new directors. Seniors Housing Deal: Prima Living completed the $117.91M purchase of nine Ontario seniors facilities from Chartwell, adding 689 units. Cancer Patient Story: A Napanee-area woman is using her breast cancer experience to encourage routine mammograms. Public Health & Mental Health: Research highlights how a well-liked friend can protect children from sustained peer exclusion, and local counselling practice is promoting EMDR for trauma recovery.
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