The region’s health authority wants to remind people that the holiday season brings a higher volume of patients in the emergency room.
The Northwest LHIN wants people to know their health care options if they come down with a bug over the holidays.
Dr. Sarah Newbery encourages people to contact their own health care provider’s office as their first turn.
North West LHIN says getting your flu shot, filling up prescriptions before the holidays and washing your hands are ways to stay healthy this holiday season.