Public health nurses offer confidential counselling and information about: -Sexually transmitted Infections (STIs) - testing and for certain STIs treatment is free -HIV testing including anonymous testing -Sexuality and relationship support and referrals Clinic services are by appointment only (except for drop-in clinics). This clinic also offers harm reduction supplies as part of the Exchange Works program. Services Your Health Whatever the reason or question, when it comes to your health or the health of your family there is a place you can turn. It's Your Health Connection, the health unit's information service. Public health professionals are just a phone call away Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p. m. on our Health Connection phone lines. Call (705) 721-7520 (or 1-877-721-7520) to speak one to one with a public health nurse or inspector. You'll also find some great information and links right here on this website that will help you stay healthy and live longer. Your Health Unit At the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit our focus on health promotion and protection, and disease and injury prevention ensures the health of our communities today and for the future. Health unit staff works with individuals, groups, community partners and coalitions to help people to make healthy choices and changes. The public health programs and services we provide cover everything from active living to dental health, immunization to nutrition, safe water to substance use and much more. Programs and Services Healthy lifestyles Injury prevention, safety Active living Healthy eating, healthy weights Sun safety Early cancer detection, screening Tobacco-free living, quitting smoking Smoke-free Ontario Act enforcement Alcohol and other drugs Parenting, children and family health issues Education and counselling on health before and during pregnancy Classes for expecting and new parents "Healthy Babies Healthy Children" program supporting parents, home visits Triple P - positive parenting program Let's Grow Screening Centres - child development and screening information Dental screening and preventive services for school children Dental care for children of low-incomes families and financial assistance for urgent dental treatment. Infectious disease controls, health hazards and immunization School immunization programs Vaccines, education and clinics Communicable disease monitoring, control and education Safe food inspection, education Safe water monitoring, education Rabies education, animal-bite investigation Sexual health Sexual health (including birth control and pregnancy) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) counselling and clinics Emergency contraception Anonymous HIV testing