Algoma Public Health, Sault Ste Marie, Public Health

Algoma Public Health

Site: Sault Ste Marie

Service: Public Health

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Record #: ALG0792

Last Modified: 27 Aug 2018

Last Full Update: 27 Aug 2018

Description & Services
Description (Agency)	Encourages healthy behaviours by promoting and protecting conditions in which all people can achieve an optimal level of health
Agency Services	Algoma Youth Action Alliance Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Chronic Disease Prevention Community Alcohol and Drug Assessment, Elliot Lake Community Alcohol and Drug Assessment, Sault Ste Marie Community Mental Health, Blind River Community Mental Health, Elliot Lake Community Mental Health, Sault Ste Marie Community Mental Health, Wawa Community Programs Environmental Health Genetic Counselling Clinic Health Promotion and Injury Prevention Health Protection and Clinical Services Health Unit, Blind River Health Unit, Elliot Lake Health Unit, Wawa Healthy Babies Healthy Children Immunization Clinic Infant and Child Development Nutrition Services Oral Health Services Parent Child Information Centre Parenting Programs Prenatal Education Preschool Speech and Language Services Sexual Health, Blind River Sexual Health, Elliot Lake Sexual Health, Sault Ste Marie Sexual Health, Wawa
Description (Service)	Encourages healthy behaviours by promoting and protecting conditions in which all people can achieve an optimal level of health Promotes the health of the communities by enabling people to increase control over the determinants of health Prevents the occurrence and spread of disease and reduces resulting disability Protects the health of the community by eliminating or reducing health hazards Provides appropriate, efficient and effective programs Works with individuals, communities and service providers Collaborates with other organizations, agencies and health units Promotes equitable access to health programs and services Participates in undergraduate, graduate and continuing education Participates in evaluation and research to address current community questions/issues, including the dissemination and incorporation of results into programs and services Focuses on the following four major areas: Community Programs Environmental Health Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Health Protection Satellite Offices: Blind River Elliot Lake Wawa
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Algoma District ; Sault Ste. Marie
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Varies for the different programs and services
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Services at this Site	Algoma Youth Action Alliance Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program Chronic Disease Prevention Community Alcohol and Drug Assessment, Sault Ste Marie Community Mental Health, Sault Ste Marie Community Programs Environmental Health Genetic Counselling Clinic Health Promotion and Injury Prevention Health Protection and Clinical Services Healthy Babies Healthy Children Immunization Clinic Infant and Child Development Nutrition Services Oral Health Services Parent Child Information Centre Parenting Programs Prenatal Education Preschool Speech and Language Services Sexual Health, Sault Ste Marie
Contact Information
Office Phone	705-942-4646
Toll Free Phone	1-866-892-0172
Fax	705-759-1534
Website	www.algomapublichealth.com
Social Media	Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
Volunteer Coordinator	Ronna Dawson, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: rdawson@algomapublichealth.com
Primary Executive	Dr Marlene Spruyt, Medical Officer of Health and Chief Executive Officer
Located In Community	Sault Ste. Marie
Address	294 Willow Ave Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 0A9 View Google Map
Intersection	Willow Ave and Malabar Dr
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care -- North East Local Health Integration Network (NELHIN) ; Federal - Public Health Agency of Canada