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Second Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 15, 2016 Perth County ― Tests on mosquitoes taken from a trap located in the southeast part of Listowel have come back positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is...
View ArticleFemale Volunteers Needed for Teen Esteem Program this Fall
Female Volunteers Needed for Teen Esteem Program this Fall FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 25, 2016 Perth County – Teen Esteem volunteers make it happen! For 13 years, the Teen Esteem program...
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West Nile Virus Activity on the Rise
West Nile Virus Activity on the Rise FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Perth County – As we come to the end of a hot summer, West Nile virus (WNV) activity in mosquitoes is on the rise...
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City of Stratford and Health Unit Face Off in Second Pedometer Challenge
City of Stratford and Health Unit Face Off in Second Pedometer Challenge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 6, 2016 Perth County – City of Stratford and Perth District Health Unit employees are...
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Health Unit Issues Heat Event Warning
Health Unit Issues Heat Event Warning FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 6, 2016 The Perth District Health Unit is issuing a heat warning for Perth County, beginning Tuesday, September 6, and...
View ArticleHealth Unit to Offer Overdose Prevention Training and Naloxone Training
Health Unit to Offer Overdose Prevention Training and Naloxone Training FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 7, 2016 Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit is expanding its harm...
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Infection Prevention and Control Workshop – October 12, 2016
Infection Prevention and Control Workshop - October 12, 2016 Keep the Bugs Out! Featuring: Bed Bugs and Other Pests in Long-Term Care Settings Public Health Ontario – Mark Nelder, PhD Perth District...
View ArticleHPV Vaccine Now Offered to Boys in Grade 7
HPV Vaccine Now Offered to Boys in Grade 7 Friday, September 16, 2016 This fall, Ontario is expanding the HPV immunization program to include boys in Grade 7, who are now eligible to receive the...
View ArticleShingles Vaccine Now Free for Seniors Aged 65-70 in Ontario
Shingles Vaccine Now Free for Seniors Aged 65-70 in Ontario Friday, September 16, 2016 The Shingles vaccine is now being offered free to seniors aged 65-70 across Ontario. For more information Ministry...
View ArticleSeptember is the Second-Highest Month for Quit Smoking Attempts
September is the Second-Highest Month for Quit Smoking Attempts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 23, 2016 Perth County ̶ This September, the Perth District Health Unit is encouraging all...
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World Breastfeeding Week is October 1-7. Local Restaurants Encouraged to...
World Breastfeeding Week is October 1-7. Local Restaurants Encouraged to Welcome Breastfeeding Moms FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 30, 2016 Perth County ̶ World Breastfeeding Week takes...
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Free Sunscreen Pilot Program in Stratford a Success!
Free Sunscreen Pilot Program in Stratford a Success! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Stratford ̶ This past summer, residents and visitors to Stratford were treated to free sunscreen...
View ArticleHealth Unit and Fire Departments Advocate for Smoke-Free Housing
Health Unit and Fire Departments Advocate for Smoke-Free Housing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 7, 2016 Perth County ̶ October 9 to 15 is Fire Prevention Week across Canada. In Perth County,...
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West Nile Virus Activity on the Rise
West Nile Virus Activity on the Rise FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Perth County – As we come to the end of a hot summer, West Nile virus (WNV) activity in mosquitoes is on the rise...
View ArticleWhat Does Food Mean to You? Take the Food Matters Survey for a Chance to Win $50
What Does Food Mean to You? Take the Food Matters Survey for a Chance to Win $50 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit and the Perth County...
View ArticleInfluenza Arrives in Perth County
Influenza Arrives in Perth County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 18, 2016 Perth County ̶ It’s an early start to the flu season this year. Influenza has arrived in Perth County. The Health...
View ArticleIt Only Takes 5 Minutes to Book a Mammogram! Women Urged to Screen for Breast...
It Only Takes 5 Minutes to Book a Mammogram! Women Urged to Screen for Breast Cancer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Perth County ̶ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and...
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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 Thursday, October 20, 2016 Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit...
View ArticleFlu Shot Clinic: Friday, October 28
Flu Shot Clinic Friday, October 28 Upcoming Flu Shot Clinic: Stratford: Spruce Lodge (Griffith Auditorium), 643 West Gore Street Friday, October 28: 10am – 4pm Drop-in; flu shots available for everyone...
View ArticleNovember is Fall Prevention Month. Seniors Encouraged to Stay Active and Safe...
November is Fall Prevention Month. Seniors Encouraged to Stay Active and Safe this Winter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 27, 2016 Perth County ̶ Winter weather is quickly approaching and...
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