Perth County – Volunteers make it happen! For over a decade, the Teen Esteem and Elements programs have been making a positive difference in the lives of youth in Perth County. The Perth District Health Unit is looking for adult male volunteers (for the Elements program) and adult female volunteers (for the Teen Esteem program). […]
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Perth County ̶ A calf located in Mornington Ward has tested positive for rabies. This is the sixth confirmed rabid bovine in Perth County since 2015. There were also two confirmed rabid skunks in this time frame. “This positive result continues to remind us that rabies is still present in Perth County,” says Kara Kestner, […]
Perth County ̶ Friday, December 1 is World AIDS Day, an annual day held to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and its impact. This year, the community is asked to come together to remember, honour and celebrate people who have been lost due to HIV/AIDS and to also reflect on what we have achieved in our […]
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 protect yourself against Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites,” says Stephanie Carlisle, Public Health Inspector. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease […]
Perth County ̶ A cow located in Elma Ward has tested positive for rabies. This is the third confirmed rabid animal in Perth County since 2015. A skunk and another cow, both in Ellice Ward, tested positive for rabies in April 2016 and in December 2015. “This positive result continues to remind us that rabies […]
Perth County ̶ Winter weather is quickly approaching and falls among older adults will soon be a big concern. Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries in older adults. Every year in Ontario, one in three older adults will fall. With a goal to prevent falls in seniors, Fall Prevention Month is being celebrated […]
Perth County ̶ It’s an early start to the flu season this year. Influenza has arrived in Perth County. The Health Unit is monitoring an outbreak of influenza A in the Mitchell Nursing Home. The facility has put its outbreak protocols in place and is working with the Health Unit to help control the spread […]
Perth County ̶ The Perth District Health Unit is expanding its harm reduction services. Beginning in September 2016, the Health Unit will be offering overdose prevention training and Naloxone training to Perth County residents. Death from opioid overdose is a leading cause of accidental death in Ontario. The rate has doubled in the last 10 […]
Perth County – Teen Esteem volunteers make it happen! For 13 years, the Teen Esteem program has been making a positive difference in the lives of young women in Perth County. Will you join us? The Perth District Health Unit is recruiting adult female volunteers for the fall sessions of the Teen Esteem program, which […]
Perth County ― Summer is here and the Health Unit is once again reminding residents about the dangers of West Nile virus (WNV). What is West Nile Virus? WNV is a disease that is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. Evidence shows that many people infected with West Nile virus will have mild symptoms or no […]