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Health Unit and Fire Departments Advocate for Smoke-Free Housing
Monday, September 28, 2015 From left to right: Adrienne Adas (Public Health Promoter), Bill Hunter (Fire Chief, West Perth & Perth East Fire Department), Rod MacDonald (Fire Prevention Officer,...
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Mobile Month Photo Contest Encourages Safe Active Transportation. First...
Thursday, October 1, 2015 Perth County – Throughout October, the Perth District Health Unit is holding a Facebook contest called Mobile Month: Safe and Active Transportation Photo Contest. Mobile...
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New Breastfeeding Campaign Features Local Women
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Perth County – World Breastfeeding Week was the first week of October, and the Health Unit is launching a new multimedia campaign to promote breastfeeding in our community....
View ArticleInfluenza Season is Coming! It’s time to get your flu shot
Friday, October 16, 2015 Perth County – Influenza season is coming and there have already been reported cases of flu in Ontario. The Perth District Health Unit wants everyone to protect themselves from...
View ArticleNovember is Falls Prevention Month! Mini Expos at Flu Shot Clinics will...
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Perth County ― November is Falls Prevention Month and the Perth District Health Unit is partnering with local organizations to promote healthy aging and independent living...
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Health Unit Versus City of Stratford Pedometer Challenge Wraps Up
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Perth County – A month-long pedometer challenge between the Perth District Health Unit and City of Stratford has just wrapped up. Approximately 130 employees participated...
View ArticleHealth Unit Hosting FluMist Clinics for Children
Thursday, November 5, 2015 Perth County – Flu shot clinics are underway in Perth County and the Health Unit will be holding special clinics in Listowel and Stratford offering the FluMist vaccine free...
View ArticleHealth Unit Hosting FluMist Clinics for Children
Thursday, November 5, 2015 Perth County – Flu shot clinics are underway in Perth County and the Health Unit will be holding special clinics in Listowel and Stratford offering the FluMist vaccine free...
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Cost of Buying Healthy Food Increased in 2015
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Perth County – The Nutritious Food Basket Survey is conducted annually by all public health units in Ontario to measure the cost of basic, healthy eating. In Perth County,...
View ArticleNext FluMist Clinic for Children in Stratford on November 23
Thursday, November 19, 2015 Perth County – The Health Unit is hosting its third FluMist clinic for children on Monday, November 23, from 3:30-6:30pm, at 653 West Gore Street in Stratford. FluMist is a...
View ArticleHealth Unit Looking for a Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Stratford ―The Perth District Health Unit is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident in Stratford to complete an investigation. The incident took place on Saturday,...
View ArticleGoing South? PDHU Suggests You Skip the Tan
Monday, November 30, 2015 Perth County – If you are planning a trip to a sunny destination this winter, the Perth District Health Unit reminds you to pack your sunscreen. Sunny vacation destinations...
View ArticleVigil and Red Scarf Event in Stratford Mark World AIDS Day
Monday, November 30, 2015 Stratford – World AIDS Day is on December 1, 2015. Volunteers with the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) will be hitting the streets of Stratford as part of the Red Scarf...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Anytime Anywhere Event on December 3 in Stratford
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Stratford – Women who breastfeed are invited to join the Perth County Breastfeeding Buddies peer-support group in Stratford at Revel Caffé, 37 Marketplace, on Thursday,...
View ArticleNew Report Shows Half of Grade 2 Children in Perth County have Tooth Decay
Friday, December 11, 2015 Perth County – The Health Unit has released its most recent Health Status Report, looking at the oral health status of school-aged children in Perth County. The purpose of...
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Raccoon Rabies in Ontario Alert
Thursday, December 17, 2015 Perth County – Over the past couple of weeks, five raccoons have tested positive for rabies in Ontario. Four of these raccoons were in the Hamilton area and the fifth one...
View ArticleSouth West LHIN Primary Access Survey
South West LHIN Primary Care Access Survey Jointly sponsored by the West Elgin Community Health Centre and the South West LHIN, this survey is to better understand the primary care needs of residents...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Anytime Anywhere Event on January 27 in Listowel
Monday, January 4, 2016 Listowel – Women who breastfeed are invited to join the North Perth Breastfeeding Buddies peer-support group on Wednesday, January 27, from 10-11am, at Diana Sweets Restaurant...
View ArticleCow Tests Positive for Rabies in Perth County
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Perth County – A cow located in Ellice Ward has tested positive for rabies. This is the first confirmed rabid animal in Perth County since 2012. The rabid cow was infected...
View ArticleInfluenza Arrives in Perth County
Friday, January 8, 2016 Perth County – Influenza has arrived in Perth County. While there are currently fewer than five lab-confirmed cases of influenza, many people who are sick do not see a doctor...
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