Northeastern Public Health has been notified of a confirmed case of rabies in an arctic fox in the James Bay Coast area.

Northeastern Public Health (NEPH) is reporting 2 cases of measles in the District of Timiskaming. The risk to the public is low and the health unit continues to monitor the situation.

This year, Northeastern Public Health is joining Stop TB Canada and the global movement to recognize World TB Day by lighting up the Timmins and branch office landmark signs in red.

[Timmins, Ontario] - As of January 1st, 2025, Porcupine Health Unit and Timiskaming Health Unit have become Northeastern Public Health (NEPH)/Santé publique du Nord-Est (SPNE).