Suspension Orders for Students with Incomplete Immunization Records Have Gone...
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 Perth County ̶ On April 26, the Perth District Health Unit mailed out about 208 suspension orders to Perth County students whose immunization records are not up-to-date....
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Are you prepared? Emergency Preparedness Week Reminds Us to be Ready!
Thursday, April 28, 2016 Perth County ― May 1-7, 2016, is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada and the Health Unit is reminding residents that it’s important to be prepared. “Past events like ice...
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Prevent Tick Bites. Protect Against Lyme Disease
Monday, May 2, 2016 Perth County ̶ The warmer weather is here and people are heading outdoors to hike, bike, and go camping. “If you are enjoying the outdoors this spring and summer, the best way to...
View ArticleHealth Unit Looking for a Cat Involved in a Scratching Incident in St. Marys
Thursday, May 12, 2016 St. Marys ―The Perth District Health Unit is looking for a cat involved in a scratching incident in St. Marys to complete an investigation. The incident took place on Thursday,...
View ArticleWorld No Tobacco Day May 31 Marks 10 Year Anniversary of Smoke-Free Ontario...
World No Tobacco Day May 31 Marks 10 Year Anniversary of Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 30, 2016 Perth County ̶ On May 31, 2016, the Perth District Health Unit...
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Free Sunscreen Available Around Stratford This Summer!
Free Sunscreen Available Around Stratford This Summer! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Perth County – If you are out and about in Stratford this summer but forgot to apply sunscreen,...
View ArticleFood Recall: Neilson Brand Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk
Food Recall: Neilson Brand Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk Saputo Inc. is recalling Neilson brand Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination....
View ArticlePDHU Expands Sexual Health Services in St. Marys
PDHU Expands Sexual Health Services in St. Marys FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 6, 2016 St. Marys – The Perth District Health Unit is expanding its sexual health clinic services in St. Marys,...
View ArticleHealth Unit Looking for a Dog Involved in a Biting/Scratching Incident in...
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Mitchell ―The Perth District Health Unit is looking for a dog involved in a biting/scratching incident in Mitchell to complete an investigation. The incident took place on...
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Community Celebration on June 26 for Health Unit’s 50th Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 20, 2016 Stratford – The Perth District Health Unit turns 50 this year and everyone is invited to join in the celebration! A community celebration is taking place...
View ArticleHealth Unit Promotes Smoke-Free Summer
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Stratford – Summer weather has arrived, which means local parks are filled with children playing and patios are packed with customers! The Perth District Health Unit...
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Free Outdoor Family Movie Night on July 15 in Stratford: The Jungle Book!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, June 30, 2016 Stratford – Families are invited to a free outdoor movie night on Friday, July 15, at the SERC site in Stratford (at Matilda and Oakdale Avenues)! Games...
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West Nile Surveillance Begins
West Nile Virus Surveillance Begins. Residents Reminded to Protect Themselves from Mosquitoes Perth County ― Summer is here and the Health Unit is once again reminding residents about the dangers of...
View ArticleHealth Unit Issues Extreme Heat Event Warning
Health Unit Issues Extreme Heat Event Warning Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit has issued a heat warning for Perth County beginning Tuesday, July 12. Temperatures and humidex levels are...
View ArticleDon’t Let Foodborne Illness Cramp your Summer!
Don’t Let Foodborne Illness Cramp your Summer! Perth County ― Whether you are barbecuing, or preparing food for camping, hiking or picnicking, cooking and eating outdoors in the summer can increase...
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Health Unit Issues Heat Warning
Health Unit Issues Heat Warning The Perth District Health Unit is issuing an extended heat warning for Perth County beginning Thursday, July 21. Temperatures and humidex levels are expected to be...
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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Perth County ― West Nile virus is in Perth County. Tests on mosquitoes taken from a trap located in the southern part of Mitchell have come back positive...
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Health Unit Issues Heat Warning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit is issuing a heat warning for Perth County beginning Thursday, August 4. Temperatures and humidex...
View ArticleHealth Unit Looking for Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Listowel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 4, 2016 Listowel ―The Perth District Health Unit is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident in Listowel to complete an investigation. The incident took...
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Health Unit Issues Heat Event Warning
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 8, 2016 Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit is issuing an extended heat warning for Perth County beginning Tuesday, August 9. Temperatures and humidex...
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