Porcupine Health Unit

Porcupine Health Unit The Porcupine Health Unit and the Timiskaming Health Unit have merged! This page will no longer be active as of January 12, 2026.

Please follow .spne for the same trusted information! Health is more than just not being sick. And it’s more than just doctors and hospitals. As a community, we can all do things to improve our own health and the health of those around us. The Porcupine Health Unit has been helping people from Timmins to Moosonee and from Hearst to Matheson do that for over 75 years. We help through a variety

of relevant and accessible programs and services. Over 120 staff in nine different offices deliver these programs and services. They include dental hygienists, speech-language pathologists, geneticists, public health dietitians, inspectors, public health nurses, health promoters and outreach workers. Whether we do it through our own work or working with our many partners throughout the area, we’re here to help. The Porcupine Health Unit is a public health unit as defined by the Health Protection and Promotion Act. We serve an area covering the Cochrane District and the Town of Hornepayne in Ontario, Canada. Our head office is located in Timmins, Ontario. There are eight branch offices located throughout the district of Cochrane and in Hornepayne in the district of Algoma.

We’ve packed up our belongings and have moved to a new page! Join us on this journey and follow our new Northea...
02/23/2026

We’ve packed up our belongings and have moved to a new page! Join us on this journey and follow our new Northeastern Public Health page! This can be found at neph.spne.

The same trusted information, a new place to find us!Follow us on our new Northeastern Public Health page!Where...
02/13/2026

The same trusted information, a new place to find us!

Follow us on our new Northeastern Public Health page!

Where your scroll meets trusted public health!

As of January 12, 2026, the Porcupine Health Unit page will no longer be active.You can find our new Northeaste...
01/12/2026

As of January 12, 2026, the Porcupine Health Unit page will no longer be active.

You can find our new Northeastern Public Health page at .spne. This new page is where you can continue to receive the same trusted information.

We invite you to follow our new NEPH page to stay up to date.

Communication is key for a safe and fun off-roading adventure. Make sure to use proper hand signals before stopping, sl...
01/09/2026

Communication is key for a safe and fun off-roading adventure. Make sure to use proper hand signals before stopping, slowing down or turning. Give signals early so other rides can see and react in time.

Don’t forget to pay attention to trail signs! They guide you through terrain changes, hazards and trail etiquette. Keep in mind, trail signs aren’t official traffic signs, and they may vary in size/shape and colour.

Visit: https://www.ontario.ca/document/official-mto-drivers-handbook/off-road-vehicles-snowmobiles to learn more.

Protect yourself and your family from infection by lathering up often for 15 seconds with either soap and water, or use ...
01/08/2026

Protect yourself and your family from infection by lathering up often for 15 seconds with either soap and water, or use an alcohol-based sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Liste de vérification de la sécurité à domicile votre chambre à coucherÀ ne pas oublier • Gardez vos numéros d’urgence à...
01/08/2026

Liste de vérification de la sécurité à domicile votre chambre à coucher

À ne pas oublier
• Gardez vos numéros d’urgence à côté du téléphone.
• Assoyez-vous au lieu de rester debout pour vous habiller.
• Installez des veilleuses sensibles à la lumière qui deviennent plus brillantes quand il commence à faire noir dans la chambre ou le couloir.
• Considérez une corne à chaussures à manche long ou un enfile bas pour vous aider à mettre vos chaussures et vos bas.
• Gardez les objets que vous utilisez souvent à la portée de la main dans un garde-robe ou une armoire.
• Assurez-vous d’avoir un détecteur de fumée et un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone à chaque étage, surtout près des chambres à coucher.

Vous pouvez également consulter la Trousse d’outils sur le vieillissement sain d’Avancez de pied ferme, à l’adresse :

We are now accepting registration for an upcoming Virtual Prenatal Series offered in partnership with the Cochrane Distr...
01/07/2026

We are now accepting registration for an upcoming Virtual Prenatal Series offered in partnership with the Cochrane District EarlyON Centres and Brighter Futures.

This series is offered to families within the Northeastern Public Health area. This English series begins October 2, 2025, offered virtually via zoom.

Register today by calling 1-877-442-1212 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQXANnUeAuTSdG70ELIUpW7yfB8L4cRfoxyDzLYR1J7yOzJg/viewform?usp=pp_url to register online.

If you are interested in having your name added to our waiting list for our next French Prenatal Series, please give us a call today.

Check out the latest situation in the area as of January 7, 2026. For more information about local data, visit https://n...
01/07/2026

Check out the latest situation in the area as of January 7, 2026. For more information about local data, visit https://neph.click/local-data.

Each week, we calculate the percentage of visits related to respiratory illnesses and compare it to past trends. Based on this, we classify activity as low, moderate, or high to show how illnesses affect the community.

Since people visit emergency departments mostly for moderate or severe symptoms, this also gives clues about illness severity. By tracking these trends, we help keep our community informed and prepared.

Tracking respiratory illnesses like colds, flu, and other viruses helps protect the health of people in our communities. While we can't measure exactly how much virus is circulating, emergency department visits give us a good sense of their impact.

Reduce your risk and protect others:
• Wash your hands and high-touch objects and surfaces.
• Wear a mask.
• Spend time outdoors or in well-ventilated indoor spaces.
• Stay home if you're sick.
• Get vaccinated.

Stay up to date with your vaccines, to book an appointment visit neph.click/appointments.

Residents who live in Timiskaming District (and the Municipality of Temagami) will be able book an appointment with Northeastern Public Health 1-877-442-1212.

Start the new year off right with a brilliant smile! Our dental hygienists can help you find information and financial a...
01/06/2026

Start the new year off right with a brilliant smile! Our dental hygienists can help you find information and financial assistance options if paying for dental services is a barrier to getting care. Contact us at 1-877-442-1212.

We have closed our Iroquois Falls office due to a maintenance issue. Until further notice, if you have an appointment, o...
01/05/2026

We have closed our Iroquois Falls office due to a maintenance issue. Until further notice, if you have an appointment, or would like to speak with someone, contact the office by phone at 1-877-442-1212.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Hockey season has officially started!When playing sports, use your own water bottle, wash your hands often, and cover yo...
01/05/2026

Hockey season has officially started!

When playing sports, use your own water bottle, wash your hands often, and cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve.

Northeastern Public Health offices will be closed on January 1, 2026. We remain available for public health emergencies....
01/01/2026

Northeastern Public Health offices will be closed on January 1, 2026. We remain available for public health emergencies. Please call 1-877-442-1212. For more information about our programs and services, visit our website at neph.ca.

Address

169 Pine Street South
Timmins, ON
P4N 8B7

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18004611818

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