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World Water Day is March 22. Test Your Well Water and Receive a Free Water...
World Water Day is March 22. Test Your Well Water and Receive a Free Water Bottle! Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Perth County ̶ The Health Unit is offering extra incentive to Perth County residents...
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April is Oral Health Month. Parents Encouraged to “Give Up the Sippy Cup”
April is Oral Health Month. Parents Encouraged to “Give Up the Sippy Cup” Monday, April 1, 2019 Perth County ̶ April is oral health month and this year the Perth District Health Unit is...
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Health Unit Urges People Who Use Substances to be Cautious
Health Unit Urges People Who Use Substances to be Cautious Friday, April 5, 2019 Perth County ̶ Several surrounding counties have recently reported an increase in opioid overdoses. While...
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Perth District Health Unit and Huron County Health Unit React to Ontario...
Perth District Health Unit and Huron County Health Unit React to Ontario Announcement for Public Health Reorganization Monday, April 15, 2019 Perth County ̶ On April 11, the Ontario...
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Suspension Orders for Students with Incomplete Immunization Records Have Been...
Suspension Orders for Students with Incomplete Immunization Records Have Been Sent Out FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Perth County ̶ On May 7, the Perth District Health Unit mailed...
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Are You Prepared? Emergency Preparedness Week Reminds Us to be Ready!
Are you Prepared? Emergency Preparedness Week Reminds Us to be Ready! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Perth County ― Emergency preparedness starts with you! May 5-11 is Emergency...
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May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Prevent Tick Bites. Protect Against Lyme...
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Prevent Tick Bites. Protect Against Lyme Disease FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 13, 2019 Perth County ̶ The warmer weather is coming and people will...
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Perth and Huron Health Units’ Statement on Proposed Regional Public Health...
Perth and Huron Health Units’ Statement on Proposed Regional Public Health Entity FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Perth and Huron Counties ̶ On April 11, the Ontario government...
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Former Perth Board of Health Chair, Teresa Barresi, Receives Provincial...
Former Perth Board of Health Chair, Teresa Barresi, Receives Provincial Distinguished Service Award FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May 23, 2019 Perth County ̶ Former Perth Board of Health...
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Health Unit Looking for Dog Involved in Biting Incident in Stratford
Health Unit Looking for Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 24, 2019 Stratford– The Perth District Health Unit is looking for a dog involved in a...
View ArticleHealth Canada Warns of Potential Cancer Risk Associated with Gentian Violet
Health Canada warns of potential cancer risk associated with gentian violet Canadians are advised to stop using products containing gentian violet, an antiseptic dye used to treat fungal infections....
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West Nile Virus Surveillance Begins. Health Unit Reminds Residents to Protect...
West Nile Virus Surveillance Begins. Health Unit Reminds Residents to Protect Themselves from Mosquitoes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Perth County ― Summer is here and the Health...
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Enjoying Summer Foods on the Grill!
Enjoying Summer Foods on the Grill! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 27, 2019 Perth County ̶ Summer is on its way and the barbecues are heating up! The Perth District Health Unit wishes you...
View ArticleHealth Unit Looking for Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford
Health Unit Looking for Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Stratford– The Perth District Health Unit is looking for a dog involved in a biting...
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Attention Private Well Owners in North Perth! Well Water Testing Drop-Off...
Attention Private Well Owners in North Perth! Well Water Testing Drop-Off Location Change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 15, 2019 Listowel – Effective Monday, July 29, 2019, the Listowel...
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Health Unit Issues Heat Warning for the Upcoming Weekend
Health Unit Issues Heat Warning for the Upcoming Weekend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday July 19, 2019 Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit is issuing a heat warning for Perth County for...
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Health Unit Receives Donation from Perth Dairy Producers to Help Families...
Health Unit Receives Donation from Perth Dairy Producers to Help Families Afford Nutritious Food FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit...
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Male Volunteers Needed for Elements Program to Mentor Youth
Male Volunteers Needed for Elements Program to Mentor Youth FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 30, 2019 Perth County ̶ Public health work happens all across Perth County for people of all ages....
View ArticleHave a child starting kindergarten? Don’t forget their booster shots!
Have a Child Starting Kindergarten? Don’t Forget about their Booster Shots! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 19, 2019 Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit is reminding parents of...
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Health Unit Receives Donation from IODE to Help Families Afford Milk
Health Unit Receives Donation from IODE to Help Families Afford Milk FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit recently received a $1,000...
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