World Rabies Day, A Reminder to Vaccinate
World Rabies Day, A Reminder to Vaccinate FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 28, 2017 Perth County – Today is World Rabies Day and the Perth District Health Unit is encouraging pet and...
View ArticleHealth Unit Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week and Trains Peer Volunteers
Health Unit Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week and Trains Peer Volunteers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, September 29, 2017 Perth County ― World Breastfeeding Week is being celebrated across Canada...
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Kindergarten Registration
Calling All Three Year Olds Kindergarten Registration in November Kindergarten Registration starts in November! When: November 2017 Where: At schools across Perth and Huron counties For children...
View ArticleHealth Unit and Local Fire Departments Promote Fire Prevention Week
Health Unit and Local Fire Departments Promote Fire Prevention Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 5, 2017 Perth County – October 8 to 14 is Fire Prevention Week across Canada. In Perth...
View ArticleInfluenza Expected to Arrive Soon. Flu Shots Will be Available Across Perth...
Influenza Expected to Arrive Soon. Flu Shots Will be Available Across Perth County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 12, 2017 Perth County ̶ Influenza is expected to arrive soon in Perth...
View ArticleOctober 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Events...
October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Events Happening at The Local and Downtown Stratford FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 13, 2017 Perth County ̶ October 17 is...
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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 Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit...
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Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to frozen raw breaded...
Notice: Outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food...
View ArticleWest Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Found in Stratford
West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Found in Stratford FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Perth County ― Tests on mosquitoes taken from a trap located in the northeastern part of...
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Local Youth Rally on Parliament Hill to Call for Plain and Standardized...
Friday, November 10th, 2017 Perth County ̶ Three high school students from Perth County joined 100 young people from across the province on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on Thursday, November 9th. The...
View ArticleRemember, Honour and Celebrate: Partnering to Mark World AIDS Day
Remember, Honour and Celebrate: Partnering to Mark World AIDS Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 27, 2017 Perth County ̶ Friday, December 1 is World AIDS Day, an annual day held to raise...
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Influenza Arrives in Perth County
Influenza Arrives in Perth County Friday, December 1st, 2017 Perth County – Influenza has arrived in Perth County. While there are currently fewer than five lab-confirmed cases of influenza, many...
View ArticleAlert: Alesse 21 and 28 Birth Control Pills
Alert: Alesse 21 and 28 Birth Control Pills Alesse 21 and 28 birth control pill: Packages may contain broken or smaller-than-normal pills, which may reduce effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. For...
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Healthy Unit Receives Donation from IODE to Help Families Afford Nutritious Food
Health Unit Receives Donation from IODE to Help Families Afford Nutritious Food FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 7, 2017 Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit recently received a...
View ArticlePotential Merger of Huron and Perth Health Units Takes Next Step
Potential Merger of Huron and Perth Health Units Takes Next Step FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 13, 2017 Perth and Huron Counties ̶ Yesterday, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care...
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The Cost of Eating Well Still Out of Reach for Some Local Families
The Cost of Eating Well Still Out of Reach for Some Local Families Tuesday, December 19th, 2017 Perth County ̶ Each year, the Perth District Health Unit monitors the affordability of food in Perth...
View ArticleNotice: Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Notice: Outbreak of E. coli Infections Linked to Romaine Lettuce January 5, 2018 The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection...
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Rethink Your Drinking
Want to Lower Your Risk of Cancer? Drink Less Alcohol Monday, January 8th, 2018 Perth County – When you toasted in the New Year, what was in your glass mattered. When it comes to alcohol, the more a...
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Influenza Expected to Arrive Soon. Flu Shots Will be Available Across Perth...
Influenza Expected to Arrive Soon. Flu Shots Will be Available Across Perth County Thursday, October 12th, 2017 Perth County – Influenza is expected to arrive soon in Perth County and the Health Unit...
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October 17th is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
October 17th is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Events Happening at the Local Downtown Stratford. Friday, October 13th, 2017 Perth County – October 17th is the International Day...
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