Quit Smoking Contest Offers Young Adults Chance to Win Cash
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Perth County –National Non-Smoking week is January 17 to 23. The Perth District Health Unit, in partnership with the provincial organization Leave The Pack Behind, is helping...
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016 Perth County – The Health Unit has produced two new reports that look at the oral health status of residents in Perth County: Oral Health in Perth County and Oral Health...
View ArticleOutbreak of Listeria infections under investigation in Canada
Listeria Investigation in Canada January 21, 2016 The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Listeria...
View ArticleHealth Unit Looking for a Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 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 Monday,...
View ArticleThe Health Unit is Looking for Male Volunteers to Mentor Boys in School-based...
Friday, February 5, 2016 North Perth – The Perth District Health Unit is recruiting adult male volunteers for the spring sessions of its Elements program. Elements is a unique, school-based program...
View ArticleFlu Shot Rates of Healthcare Workers in Perth County Released
Thursday, February 11, 2016 Perth County ― The Perth District Health Unit is releasing the results of the 2015/16 flu shot season. The weighted average of long-term care home staff who got the flu...
View ArticleHealth Unit Looking for a Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in St. Marys
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 St. Marys ―The Perth District Health Unit is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident in St. Marys to complete an investigation. The incident took place on Monday, March...
View ArticleHealth Unit Marks World Water Day on March 22 with Reminder to Test Well Water
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 Perth County – World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 every year. Globally, water is important for human and environmental health, sustainable development, industry,...
View ArticleMarch is Nutrition Month. Are You Taking the 100 Meal Journey?
Monday, March 21, 2016 Perth County – March is nutrition month and this year area dietitians are encouraging Canadians to take a “100 Meal Journey.” The aim of taking the 100 Meal Journey is to make a...
View ArticleZika Virus
Zika Virus Learn about Zika virus, its causes, symptoms, risks, treatment and prevention. Also find information on surveillance and guidance for health professionals: Public Health Agency of Canada –...
View Article“My Cancer IQ” Online Screening Tool Promoted for Daffodil Month
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Perth County – April is Daffodil Month, which promotes the awareness and prevention of cancer in Ontario. Throughout April, the Health Unit will be promoting the screening...
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April 27: Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop in Stratford
April 27: Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop in Stratford The Perth District Health Unit has a representative on the Cycle Stratford Committee.
View ArticleSmile, April is Oral Health Month! Childhood Tooth Decay Linked to Sugary...
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Perth County – April is oral health month. The dental team at the Perth District Health Unit wants to raise awareness about the link between childhood tooth decay and sugary...
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Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Perth County
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Perth County – A skunk located in Ellice Ward has tested positive for rabies. This is the second animal to test positive for rabies in Perth County over the past six months. A...
View ArticleGet HIP and Win! Chance for Parents in Perth County to Win $50 Gift Card
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Perth County ̶ “Get HIP and Win!” From April 15 to May 15, 2016, everyone who registers to receive the Health Information for Parents (HIP) e-newsletter will be entered...
View ArticlePerth County Age-Friendly Community Master Plan Workshops
Perth County Age-Friendly Community Master Plan Workshops Are you 55 years old or over, and a resident of Perth County? If yes, you are one of almost 30% of the community’s population ‐ and it’s...
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Perth District Health Unit Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2016!
Monday, April 18, 2016 Perth County ̶ In the summer of 1966, the Perth County Health Unit (now the Perth District Health Unit) was established as an official public health unit in Ontario....
View ArticleFood Recall: Nature’s Touch brand Organic Berry Cherry Blend
Food Recall: Nature's Touch brand Organic Berry Cherry Blend April 15, 2016: Nature’s Touch is recalling Nature’s Touch brand Organic Berry Cherry Blend from the marketplace due to possible Hepatitis A...
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Perth District Health Unit Alerts Residents to Frozen Berry Recall Due to...
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit is advising residents of a food recall by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to a likely Hepatitis A contamination. The...
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THINK Team Cleans Up Cigarette Butt Litter in Stratford for Earth Week
Friday, April 22, 2016 Perth County ― The Perth District Health Unit’s THINK team celebrated Earth Week (April 18-22) by picking up cigarette butt litter across Stratford. Contrary to popular belief,...
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