May 26 School Suspension Day Approaching
May 26 School Suspension Day Approaching Wednesday, April 29, 2015 Hundreds of students across Perth and Huron counties could be suspended from school on May 26 because they have not provided the...
View ArticleAre you prepared? Emergency Preparedness Week – Reminds us to be Ready!
Are you prepared? Emergency Preparedness Week - Reminds us to be Ready! May 3 to 9 is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada and the Perth District Health Unit is reminding residents that it is...
View ArticleReminder to Parents: Send us your Child’s Immunization Record! Suspension Day...
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Starting May 12, the Perth District Health Unit will be mailing around 400 suspension orders to Perth County students whose immunization records are not up-to-date. This number...
View ArticleHealth Unit Looking for a Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford
Health Unit Looking for a Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford Friday, May 8, 2015 Stratford -The Perth District Health Unit is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident in Stratford...
View ArticleDeadline to Register for Workplace Wellness Workshop is May 20
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 Managers, supervisors, human resources teams, and health and safety representatives in southwestern Ontario are invited to an upcoming workshop in Stratford on May 27. The...
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Perth District Health Unit Receives Donation to Help Families Afford...
Perth District Health Unit Receives Donation to Help Families Afford Nutritious Food Elaine Landsborough (left), from the Citizenship and Service Committee for the Festival Jubilee Chapter IODE,...
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Prevent Tick Bites. Protect Against Lyme Disease
Prevent Tick Bites. Protect Against Lyme Disease Thursday, May 21, 2015 The warmer weather is here and people are heading outdoors to hike, bike, and go camping. “If you are enjoying the outdoors this...
View ArticleNew Rules of the Road
New Rules of the Road New Rules of the Road to Help Reduce Collisions, Injuries and Fatalities On June 2, 2015, the Ontario government passed the Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act to help ensure that...
View ArticleOutdoor Family Movie Night on July 17 in Stratford
Thursday, July 2, 2015 Families are invited to a free outdoor movie night on Friday, July 17, at SERC in Stratford (at Matilda and Oakdale Avenues)! Games and activities, such as button making and a...
View ArticleWest Nile Virus Surveillance Begins. Health Unit Reminds Residents to Protect...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 8, 2015 Perth County – Summer is here and the Health Unit is once again reminding residents about the dangers of West Nile virus (WNV). What is West Nile Virus?...
View ArticleOutdoor Movie Night Update: Rescheduled to Saturday, July 18, Due to Weather
Outdoor Movie Night Rescheduled to Saturday, July 18, Due to Weather Friday, July 17, 12:40pm Due to the weather, the free outdoor movie night in Stratford scheduled for Friday, July 17, has been...
View ArticleFood Safety in Summer – Don’t Let Foodborne Illness Cramp your Summer!
Don't Let Foodborne Illness Cramp your Summer! Monday, July 20, 2015 Perth County – Whether you are barbecuing, or preparing food for camping, hiking or picnicking, cooking and eating outdoors in the...
View ArticleFemale Volunteers Needed for Teen Esteem Program this Fall
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Perth County – Teen Esteem volunteers make it happen! For 12 years, the Teen Esteem program has been making a positive difference in the lives of young women in Perth County....
View ArticleWanted! A Few Good Men to Mentor Male Youth this Fall
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Perth County – The Perth District Health Unit is recruiting adult male volunteers for the fall sessions of its Elements program. Elements is a unique, school-based program for...
View ArticleHealth Unit Releases 2014 Annual Report
Tuesday, September 8, 2014 Perth County – The Perth District Health Unit has released its 2014 Annual Report. The report highlights achievements and activities over the past fiscal year. It also shows...
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Annual Infection Prevention and Control Workshop – October 21, 2015
Be Aware, Be Prepared! Who should attend: Infection Control Practitioners, LTCH & Retirement Home Staff, Environmental Services Staff, Directors of Care/Administrators Where: River Gardens, 10...
View ArticleConference to Focus on Issues Related to Cannabis Legalization
Monday, September 14, 2015 London, ON – The annual injury prevention Not By Accident conference takes place on Thursday, September 17, at London’s Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Conference Centre....
View ArticleFood Safety Course Registration – October 2015
Food safety courses are offered every spring and fall. After attending the course and passing the test, you will get Food Handler Training Certification that is valid for 5 years. In Perth County food...
View ArticleCity of Stratford and Health Unit Face Off in Pedometer Challenge!
Friday, September 18, 2015 Perth County ― More than 125 City of Stratford and Perth District Health Unit employees are “walking the talk” as they compete in a month-long pedometer challenge that’s...
View Article1 in 5 Perth Residents is a Heavy Drinker. Health Unit advises to Rethink...
Monday, September 21, 2015 Perth County ― Nearly 1 in 5 Perth County residents age 12 and over is a heavy drinker, according to the Canadian Community Health Survey. Heavy drinking is defined as...
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