Northwestern Health Unit - Kenora - Infectious Diseases - Anishinabek Education System Wellness Portal

Infectious Diseases

210 First St N
Kenora, ON
P9N 2K4

807-468-3147

Toll-Free: 1-800-830-5978

Fax: 807-468-4970

www.nwhu.on.ca

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

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Manager of Infectious Diseases
807-223-3301

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Works to optimize vaccine use and to control infectious diseases

Reports diseases to the Ministry of Health (mandatory reportable diseases, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act)

Provides listing of reportable diseases

Implements specific measures to control the spread of a disease during an outbreak

Provides guidelines to schools and daycares on diseases within facilities

Collaborates on infection control policies and procedures in all acute and long-term care facilities

Tuberculosis (TB) Control

Participates in the following groups and/or committees:

Infection Control Committees: improves coordination of emergency preparedness and contingency planning in the event of an outbreak
Northwestern Ontario Regional Infection Control Network (RICN): a network of infection control committees

Last updated: Apr 10, 2025: Suggest an edit