No images? Click here As Ontario reopens, more workplaces in Niagara are getting back to business!Make sure your workplace is healthy and safe More businesses across Niagara will be opening their doors to staff and the public in the coming weeks. As guidelines and restrictions will continue to evolve, it is important to make sure that your business is taking all of the necessary steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the workplace and the community. Access to reliable, up-to-date information is important to help businesses operate successfully. Whether you are looking for advice on what to do if an employee at your workplace tests positive for COVID-19, or if you have general questions about what you should be doing to keep your workplace safe and healthy, please connect with us! The workplace and COVID-19 vaccinationsAs more workers return to the physical workplace, vaccines become even more crucial. Businesses continue to play a key role in encouraging and supporting employees to get vaccinated. Employers can inform staff of the importance of vaccinations and even offer time off for vaccine appointments. Many workplaces are also developing a COVID-19 vaccine safety policy. A psychologically safe return to the workplaceThe Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has developed a toolkit to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications that may arise when returning to the physical workplace. As gradual transitions back into the physical workspace begin, this toolkit aims to support workplaces across a variety of sectors. Anxiety about returning to the previous ways of working and engaging with colleagues is natural, and this toolkit offers an array of coping strategies. Mental Health and Addictions Support in Niagara RegionThe Mental Health and Addiction Access Line is a 24-hour, seven days a week telephone support service for all Niagara residents over the age of 16. You can speak with a specially trained worker who will connect you to the appropriate mental health and addictions service. It it 100% confidential. Frequently asked questionsWith information on the COVID-19 pandemic continuously evolving, Niagara Region Public Health and Emergency Services continues to closely monitor the situation and is your source for high quality information. Whether you are looking for further information on second dose appointments, vaccine safety, or general information on the vaccine itself - please bookmark our website! When was the last time your child visited the dentist?Our dental clinics are now open! In-person appointments are available for children, from birth to 17 years of age:
To book an appointment, call the Dental Health Line at 905-688-8248 or 1-888-505-6074 ext. 7399. |