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2011
DECEMBER
December 22, 2011
Health Unit Reminds Residents to Handle Holiday Leftovers Safely
December 15, 2011
Do You Know What To Do in Extreme Cold?
December 15, 2011
December 14th - Board of Health Meeting Summary
December 12, 2011
Revised Agenda for the next scheduled meeting of the Board of Health on December 14th
December 9, 2011
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Health is December 14th
NOVEMBER
November 22, 2011
Health Unit Invites Local Youth to Help Butt Out Smoking in Movies on November 24
November 17, 2011
Health Unit Intramural Program Workshop Helps Youth Leaders Shine
November 15, 2011
November 9th -Board of Health Meeting Summary
November 4, 2011
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Health is November 9th
OCTOBER
October 27, 2011
Health Unit Offers Tips to Have a Safe, Fun and Healthy Halloween
October 26, 2011
“Quit Exchange” Helps Tobacco Users and Friends Work Together on Quitting
October 20, 2011
Expectant Parents Invited to Attend Free Prenatal Health Fair on October 26
October 18, 2011
Peterborough’s First-Ever Poverty Report Card Released Today
October 14, 2011
October 12 -Board of Health Meeting Summary
October 11, 2011
Health Unit Announces 2011 Seasonal Flu Clinic Schedule
October 7, 2011
Fire Prevention Week Kicks Off October 9
October 7, 2011
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Health is October 12th
October 5, 2011
Make Sure Your Thanksgiving is a Safe One!
SEPTEMBER
September 30, 2011
Ontarians Warned Not to Eat Strubs Smoked Salmon Contaminated to Listeria
September 28, 2011
Blue-Green Algae Levels Lower in Local Lakes
September 27, 2011
Breastfeeding Families Invited to Help Break World Record on October 1
September 22, 2011
Health Unit Introduces Texting Service for Teens Seeking Vaccine Information
September 19, 2011
September 14 -Board of Health Meeting Summary
September 16, 2011
Peterborough County-City Health Unit Announces 2011-12 Recipients of Health School Grants
September 15, 2011
Poverty and Hunger Still a Problem in Peterborough
September 14, 2011
The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Health is September 14th
September 9, 2011
Health Unit Advises Residents of Confirmed Blue-Green Algae in Parts of Three Local Lakes
AUGUST
August 16, 2011
Local Campers Explore Healthy Choices in Tobacco Takedown
August 15, 2011
Varicella Vaccine Prinng Error Update from the Medical Officer of Health
August 10, 2011
No Blue-Green Algae Bloom in Lower Buckhorn Lake
August 9, 2011
Crab Lake Now Clear of Blue-Green Algae Bloom
August 8, 2011
West Nile Virus Found in Local Mosquitoes
August 5, 2011
Health Unit Advises Residents of Suspected Blue Green Algae Bloom in Lower Buckorn and Crab Lakes
JULY
July 29, 2011
Expanded Provincial Immunization Program Offers Better Protection to Local Children and Adults
July 22, 2011
Health Unit Lifts Heat Warning for Peterborough City and County
July 21, 2011
Health Unit Issues Heat Warning for Peterborough City and County
July 21, 2011
New Publicly Funded Immunization Schedules for Ontario
July 19, 2011
Health Unit Issues Heat Warning for Peterborough City and County
July 18, 2011
Health Unit Lifts Heat Alert for Peterborough City and County
July 15, 2011
Health Unit Issues Heat Alert for Peterborough City and County
July 15, 2011
Summary of July 13th Board of Health Meeting
July 11, 2011
Health Unit Reminds Beach-Goers to Safeguard Against “Swimmer’s Itch”
July 8, 2011
The next Board of Health Meeting is Scheduled for July 13th
JUNE
June 30, 2011
Toxin Levels Lower in “Big Bob Channel” Area of Pigeon Lake
June 28, 2011
Health Unit Reports Lower Toxin Levels in “Back Channel” Area of Pigeon Lake and Big Bald Lake
June 24, 2011
Blue-Green Algea Found in Big Bald and Pigeon Lakes, Residents Advised to Use Alternate Water Source
June 20, 2011
Food Premises in Peterborough Area Contacted by Imposter Public Health Inspector
June 17, 2011
Testing Confirms Blue-Green Algae In “Back Channel” Area of Pigeon Lake
June 16, 2011
Health Unit Advises Pigeon Lake Area Residents of Suspected Blue Green Algae Bloom
June 13, 2011
June 8th Board of Health Meeting Summary
June 8, 2011
Health Unit Cancels Beach Closures Oil Spill Clean Up Continues
June 9, 2011
Health Unit Closes Beaches Due to Small Oil Spill Beaches at Rogers Cove and Beavermead Park Closed Until Further Notice
June 8, 2011
E. Coli Outbreak In Europe STATEMENT FROM DR. ARLENE KING, CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH
June 6, 2011
E.coli 0104:H4 Outbreak in Germany
June 6, 2011
Board of Health meets June 8 at Curve Lake First Nation.
MAY
May 31, 2010
Are You Ready for Extreme Heat This Summer? Health Unit Announces Extreme Heat Response Plan for Peterborough City and County
May 27, 2011
OPSEU Local 327 and Peterborough County-City Health Unit Reach Tentative Agreement
May 27, 2011
May 31 Film Screening Highlights Peterborough’s Number One Drug Concern: Alcohol
May 26, 2011
Fighting the Bite Health Unit Advises Residents to Protect Themselves This Summer from Insect-Spread Diseases
May 25, 2011
Barbecue season has begun and Health Canada would like to remind Canadians of steps they can take to avoid foodborne illness caused by bacteria such asE. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter.
May 19, 2011
Health Unit Launches New Community Dental Health Centre
May 11, 2011
Time for Elementary Schools to Apply for Healthy School Grants 2011-12
May 6, 2011
Board of Health Meets May 11
May 5, 2011
Smoke-Free Bylaw Extended to All City Sports Fields
APRIL
April 29, 2011
Health Unit Offering Low-Cost Rabies Clinics on May 7
April 18, 2011
Board of Health Meeting Summary
April 11, 2011
Medicine Cabinet Cleanout Campaign Kickoff
April 14, 2011
Health Unit’s iThink Campaign Goes National
April 14, 2011
Health Unit Pushes to Butt Out Smoking in Movies
April 14, 2011
April Hiawatha First Nations Councillor Jill Smith Appointed to Board of Health
April 8, 2011
Board of Health Meets April 13
MARCH
March 31, 2011
Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act
March 31, 2011
Want to Improve Your Child’s Eating Habits? Parents Invited to Free Workshop on April 7 to Help Make Meal Times Healthier and Less Stressful
March 17, 2011
New Dates Added for Health Unit Food Handler Training Courses
March 10, 2011
Health Unit Reports Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Uptake By Local Health Care Workers
March 10, 2011
Health Unit Concerned About Declining Student Vaccination Rates for HPV, Meningitis and Hepatitis B
March 9, 2011
Improving Access to Recreation Key to Better Public Health
March 4, 2011
Board of Health Meets March 9
FEBRUARY
February 16, 2011
Health Unit Announces New Dental Clinic Location Downtown Site at Peterborough Square Ideal for Healthy Smiles Ontario Clients
February 11, 2011
Board of Health Meeting Summary, February 9, 2011
February 10, 2011
Community Invited to Hear Expert Discuss Recent Lead Poisoning OUtbreak in Nigeria on February 18
February 8, 2011
Health Unit to Provide Food Handler Training in Cantonese and Mandarin
February 8, 2011
Statistics Canada to Survey Peterborough Residents on Health
February 4, 2011
Board of Health Meets February 9, 2011
February 3, 2011
Health Unit Adds More Food Handler Training Courses Courses Offered Free of Charge to Local Residents from February 15 to March 31
JANUARY
January 27, 2010
Giving You Something to Think About Health Unit Launches iThink Campaign to Debunk Unhealthy Marketing Tactics
January 21, 2010
Health Unit Issues Cold Weather Warning for Peterborough City and County
January 20, 2010
Board of Health Wants Trained Food Handlers Made Mandatory at Local Food Premises
January 20, 2010
Health Unit Announces New Board of Health Members for 2011
January 18, 2011
Influenza Update from the Medical Officer of Health
January 18, 2011
Health Unit to Host Free Prenatal Health Fair on January 24
January 14, 2011
Board of Health Meets January 19, 2011
2010
December 23, 2010
Health Unit Releases 2009 Annual Report
12/17/10:
Quit Smoking Services at Health Unit
Changing in New Year
12/13/10:
Health Unit Reports Peterborough’s First Case of Seasonal Influenza
11/31/10:
Quit Smoking Group Ready to Help You Kick the Habit
11/30/10:
Want to Stay Safe on the Roads This Winter? Health Unit Reminds Drivers to Plan Ahead and Be Prepared
11/24/10:
Women Who Smoke or Who Have Recently Quit Invited to Help Design Smoking Cessation Program for Pregnant Women
11/17/10:
Residents Advised of Upcoming Maintenance of Disinfection Tank at Peterborough Water Treatment Plant
11/16/10:
Residents Advised of Blue Green Algae Bloom in Pigeon Lake
11/16/10:
Health Unit Releases 2010 Community Assessment Report
11/12/10:
Prevnar 13 vaccine information for physicians.
11/05/10:
The next Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 10, 2010.
10/21/10:
Protect Yourself and Others By Getting the Flu Shot!
10/20/10:
Health Unit Begins Issuing Suspension Letters to Students Without Current Immunization Information on File
10/19/10:
Thanks to New Smoke-Free Housing Policies, Hundreds of Area Residents Breathing Easier
10/14/10:
Have Your Say about Healthy Community Priorities for Peterborough City and County
10/05/10:
Quit Smoking Group Ready to Help You Kick the Habit
10/04/10:
Community Invited to Bed Bug Forum October 7
10/01/10:
Health Unit to Expand Dental Services for Low-Income Families Thanks to Healthy Smiles Ontario Funding
09/30/10:
Breastfeeding Families Invited to Help Break World Record on October 2
09/29/10:
First Charges Laid Following Complete Smoking Ban at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
09/20/10:
Consent Forms Going Home This Week for Grade 7/8 Student Immunization Program
09/14/10:
Your Opinion Counts! Local Residents Invited to Complete Health Unit Survey About Accessing Food Inspection Results
09/14/10:
How Healthy is the Culture at Your Workplace?
09/14/10:
Health Unit to Host Free Prenatal Health Fair on September 20
09/13/10:
Health Unit Reports One Local Case of E. coli As Part Of Provincial Outbreak
09/10/10:
Board of Health meeting scheduled for September 15th, 2010 has been cancelled
09/09/10:
Ontario Investigates Four Cases Of E. Coli O157:H7 Associated With Leadbetters Cowboy Beef Burgers
09/02/10:
Grant Program Offers Sports Organizations $500 to Develop a Tobacco-Free Policy
08/30/10:
Smog Alert Issued for Peterborough Region
08/24/10:
Health Unit Launches YOUth Talk 2010
08/17/10:
Health Unit Youth Staff Design Winning iPhone Applications in Provincial Contest
08/15/10:
SALMONELLA ORANIENBERG OUTBREAK IN ONTARIO 25 Cases Reported Since Late July
08/15/10:
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – CERTAIN GREEN ONIONS SOLD AT HIGHLAND FARMS SUPERMARKET, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA
07/30/10:
Recommendations from Sodium Reduction
Strategy for Canada are a step in the right direction
07/23/10:
Peterborough’s Medical Officer of Health appeals to MP Del Mastro to save the long-form Census
07/07/10:
Board of Health Meets July 7
07/05/10:
Smog Alert Issued for Peterborough Region
06/22/10:
Fight the Bite: Health Unit Begins West Nile Virus Surveillance
06/21/10:
Health Unit Testing Water At Local Beaches Following Weekend Sewage Spill
06/21/10:
Health Unit Alerts Community of
Raw Sewage Spill in Lakefield
06/11/10:
Food Premises in Peterborough Area Latest to be Contacted by Imposter Public Health Inspectors
06/07/10:
Board of Health Meets June 9
06/07/10:
Free New Resource Kit Can Help Local Residents Plan Home Renovations That Pay Off in Safety
06/04/10:
Health Unit Leads the Province in Release of
New Pandemic Influenza Plan
05/31/10:
New Canadian Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids Welcomed by Peterborough Drug Strategy Task Force
05/27/10:
Project Grants Available for Healthy School Initiatives
05/25/10:
Health Unit Advises Precautions for Extreme Heat
05/14/10:
Community Celebrates 12 Years of Health For Life
05/13/10:
Health Unit’s Medicine Cleanout Campaign Increased Prescription Returns to Pharmacies by 250%
05/07/10:
Holy Cross Students Call on Ontario Government to Ban Tanning Beds
05/04/10:
Protect Your Pet from Rabies: It’s the Law
04/29/10:
Peterborough County-City Health Unit to Host
Free Prenatal Health Fair on May 3
04/28/10:
Health Unit Offering Free Workshop on
Healthy Community Planning on May 4
04/26/10:
First Ever Smoke-Free Policy Passes in Peterborough County
04/15/10:
Information for Health Care Professionals
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Update
04/14/10:
New Smoke-Free Policies for Subsidized Housing Established in Peterborough and Millbrook
04/13/10:
Board of Health Meets April 14
04/12/10:
Health Unit Launches Medicine Cleanout Campaign
to Keep Local Youth Safe
04/09/10:
New Expiry Date for Unused Adjuvanted H1N1 Vaccine (Arepanrix)
04/07/10:
Community Action Plan Report Promotes
Healthy Public Spaces
03/23/10:
Health Unit “Hole in Fun” Event on March 26
Adds Unique Challenges to Mini-Putting
03/17/10:
Health Unit Investigating Local Outbreak of
Invasive Group A Streptococcus
03/16/10:
Ontarians Warned Not To Eat Food Products Contaminated With Listeriosis
03/09/10:
“Pin Pals” Event on March 12 Mixes Bowling and
Sexual Health Education for Local Youth
03/01/10
What Does “Product of Canada” Mean, Anyway?
02/11/10:
Sexual Health Team at the Health Unit Offers Tips for Healthy Relationships
02/09/10
Board of Health Meets February 10
Location: Peterborough County-City Health Unit Board Room
02/04/10
Challenging Body Image Stereotypes with Barbie: Health Unit Youth Group to Host “Barbie Jamming” Event on February 6
01/29/10:
Health Unit Offers Tips to Minimize Driver Distractions
to Keep Our Roads Safe
01/25/10:
Want to Quit Smoking? Smokers Encouraged to Bring a Buddy to
Health Unit “Quit Night” on January 28
01/21/10:
Peterborough County-City Health Unit to Host Free Prenatal Health Fair on January 25
01/18/10:
Health Unit Kicks Off National Non-Smoking Week By Helping Smokers Kick the Habit
01/05/10:
St. Peter’s Secondary School Gets Into the
Olympic Spirit Thanks to Healthy School Grant
2009
12/22/09:
Health Unit Advises of Salami Recall Due to Possible Listeriosis Contamination
12/04/06
New Provincial Funding of $100,000 Marries
Local Food Producers with Health Unit and YWCA Food Security Programs
11/30/09:
H1N1 Vaccination Clinics Available For
Unattached Patients on December 11 & 18
11/27/09:
H1N1 Vaccination Clinics to Wrap Up Next Week: Vaccine Available Through Local Physicians
11/25/09:
Health Unit to Offer H1N1 Vaccinations
to Pregnant Women and Second Doses to Children
11/19/09:
Peterborough County-City Health Unit Introduces New Line Management System for H1N1 Clinics: System Improves Clinic Efficiency and Client Wait Times
11/18/09:
Employers May Resume Sick Note Policies:
Medical Officer of Health
11/17/09:
Health Unit to Open Up H1N1 Vaccination Clinics to Everyone - Additional Clinics Added in Peterborough County
11/16/09:
Public Health Agency of Canada Makes Second Dose Recommendations for Children
11/13/09:
Health Unit Cancels H1N1 Vaccination Clinic at
Trent University on Nov. 18 and Fleming College on Nov. 19
11/12/09:
H1N1 Clinics Now Open to Seniors 65+ with Chronic Conditions and Children Aged 5 to 18
11/11/09:
Health Unit to Vaccinate Seniors Over 65 in Long Term Care, First Responders and Corrections Workers
11/10/09:
Drop-in Influenza Assessment Clinic for
Medical Centre Patients Discontinued Due to Waning Demand
11/09/09:
Health Unit Still Has H1N1 Vaccination Clinic
Appointments Available for Pregnant Women
11/05/09:
School Clinics to Proceed Pending
H1N1 Vaccine Availability
11/03/09:
Which Chronic Conditions Qualify as High Priority for
the H1N1 Vaccine for Those Under 65 Years?
10/30/09:
H1N1 Vaccination Clinics for Priority Groups Only
Until Further Notice.
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Arlene King Directs Health Units to
Immunize High Risk Groups Only Due to Limited Vaccine Supply
10/30/09:
The Peterborough County-City Health Unit (PCCHU) announced today that the Peterborough
Clinic has set up an influenza assessment clinic for unattached patients to see people with
influenza-like symptoms who do not have a family doctor.
10/29/09:
Physicians and Primary Care Providers Have Added
Same-Day and Weekend Appointments to See More Sick Patients
10/28/09:
Health Unit Advises Only High Risk Groups Attend H1N1
Vaccination Clinics on October 29 & 30
10/27/09:
Health Unit Announces Second Round of H1N1 Vaccine Clinics for All Local Residents
10/23/09:
Health Unit Announces First Round of H1N1 Vaccine Clinics for Priority Groups
10/21/09:
Health Unit Ready to Launch
H1N1 Flu Vaccination Campaign
10/21/09:
Medical Officer of Health Asks Employers to Suspend
Sick Note Policies Until H1N1 Activity Subsides
10/16/09:
Health Unit Adds Two More Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics to Run October 20 and 21
10/13/09:
Health Unit Reports Increase in Local H1N1 Activity
10/08/09:
Health Unit Releases Nutritious Food Basket Costs
09/30/09:
Seasonal Flu Vaccination Clinics to Run
October 15 and October 19
09/29/29:
Breastfeeding Families Invited to Help
Break World Record on October 3
09/25/09:
Peterborough County-City Health Unit to Host Free Prenatal Health Fair
09/22/09:
Community Invited to September 30 Presentation to
Help Make Peterborough More Walkable and Bikeable
09/14/09:
Peterborough County-City Health Unit Announces
2009-2010 Recipients of Health School Grants
09/09/09:
Peterborough County-City Health Unit Launches New Guide to
Help Residents Prevent Chronic Disease
09/09/09:
Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Pandemic
(H1N1) 2009 Influenza Virus in Colleges and Universities
09/03/09
Grade Seven Students to Receive a More Effective
Meningococcal Vaccine This School Year
08/28/09
Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 in Elementary and Secondary Schools
09/28/09
Lignes directrices concernant la prévention et la prise en charge de la pandémie 2009 de grippe H1N1 dans les écoles élémentaires et secondaires
08/21/09
Peterborough Area Leads Ontario in Physical Activity and Breastfeeding Duration Rates According to Initial Report on Public Health
08/19/09
Important notice for Healthcare Providers regarding Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus
08/17/09
Smog Advisory Issued for Peterborough Region for
Saturday, August 15
08/05/09:
Important Health Notice - Listeriosis
08/04/09:
Food Recall Due to Listeria
07/24/09:
H1N1 Virus and Summer Camps: What Every Parent Should Know
07/22/09:
Tobacco-Free Summer Olympics
07/22/09:
Infection Prevention and Control Measures for Health Care Workers in Long-term Care Facilities
07/17/09
Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Novel H1N1 Influenza Virus in Summer Camps
07/16/09
Peterborough County-City Health Unit’s Youth Action Alliance Sends Downtown “Up in Smoke”
07/13/09:
Information – Pregnancy and the H1N1 Flu Virus
07/06/09
First Cases of Novel H1N1 Confirmed in Peterborough Region
06/15/09
Health Unit Says Smog Days Cost Lives
06/11/09
Smoking Still a Pervasive Local Health Issue...
06/01/09
Health Unit Concluding TB Investigation
05/14/09:
Important Notice to Health Care Providers
05/20/09:
Important Notice to Heatlthcare Providers
05/08/09:
Important Notice to Healthcare Providers
04/29/09: Swine Influenza Alert: Schools and Day Nurseries
04/29/09:
Swine Flu: Important Health Notice
04/28/09:
Severe Respiratory Illness Alert:
Reference Document
04/28/09:
Alert for Travel Agencies
Influenza and Mexico
04/27/09:
Driven To Quite Grand Prize Winner
04/27/09:
Medical Officer of Health reports no local swine flu cases
04/21/09:
Severe Respiratory Illness Alert: Mexico:
03/24/09
Influenza Outbreak
03/17/09
Peterborough residents pledge to take a break from tobacco this March!
03/24/09
Influenza Outbreak
03/17/09
Peterborough residents pledge to take a break from tobacco this March!
03/16/09
Put Food in the Budget
02/24/09
Parents: Give Fifteen Minutes
02/11/09
Rabies Clinics
Media Release: 02/04/09
Peterborough County-City Health Unit hosts
free
Quit Smoking Support Night
: 01/23/09
Catch-Up Vaccinations Offered To Young Adults at Risk for Contagious
Mumps
01/19/09
Win a car that could SAVE YOUR LIFE before you get in!
Driven to Quit is back!
01/15/09
New provincial vehicle law comes into effect
during National Non-Smoking Week
2008
Media Release: November 25/08
Peterborough County-City Public Health Unit Partners with Ontario Lung Association to Urge Smoking Parents to Give Kids a “Free Ride”
Media Advisory: November 25/08
Peterborough Youth Action Alliance/ YMCA of Peterborough and Tobacco Action Week
Media Release - Health for Life's Mental Health, Addiction >> and the Workplace Symposium.
Media Release - Handwashing September 29/08
Media Release - Listeria- August 26/08
Media Release - Listeria- August 21/08
2007
Going
on Vacation? December 18, 2007
Carbon
Monoxide - September 11, 2007
West Nile
Virus Activity - June 6th, 2007
Influenza in Peterborough
County and City - Jan 17, 2007
Influenza in
Peterborough County and City - Jan 12, 2007
First Influenza
Cases In Peterborough County and City - Jan 3, 2007
Last Revised/Reviewed
Tuesday, 2012-01-03 2:35 PM