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The Grey Bruce Health Unit is seeking assistance from the public in finding the owner of a dog involved in a biting incident that occurred in Thornbury on March 24, 2018 at approximately 2:00 PM.

Brush Up on the Facts: Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy is the message for April and Oral Health Month. Geared to parents, the campaign stresses the importance of dental health on kids’ overall healthy growth and development and lets parents know that free dental care is available to eligible children and youth 17 years and under.

The Grey Bruce We C.A.R.E Project is hosting the 4th annual SHARE event addressing youth mental health and wellness. This day-long workshop is an opportunity for adults and youth to Connect, Ask, Reach and Engage on issues relating to youth mental health in Grey Bruce.

Registration is now open for the 2018 Healthy Communities Conference “Creating Partnerships for Well-Being”. The conference will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to share in learning about Indigenous health equity. The conference will take place on the evening of Tuesday, May 8 at the Grey Bruce Health Unit and all-day Wednesday, May 9 at the Bayshore Community Centre.

The 90th Academy Awards (Oscars) are just around the corner and the Grey Bruce Health Unit wants to highlight the negative impact of movies that contain smoking. February 25 to March 4 is International Week of Action, an annual event leading up to the Oscars, aiming to prevent smoking in youth-rated movies. This year, of the 22 films nominated in a major category, 19 contain scenes with smoking.