Huron County, ON –The Huron County Health Unit is inviting workplaces across the county to learn more about workplace wellness. “Employers need to know that the wellbeing of employees gives organizations a strategic advantage,” says Annie Lukacsovics, Public Health Promoter at the Huron County Health Unit. The Health Unit, along with partners in southwestern Ontario, […]
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Huron County, ON – Accessible upgrades will become easier for low to moderate income homeowners in Huron County under a program funded by the provincial and federal governments and administered by the County. Does your home require modifications to become more accessible for you or another resident? The Ontario Renovates Program – Accessibility, helps Huron […]
Huron County, ON – May 1 is the next deadline for individuals and organizations to submit applications for the Huron Heritage Fund. Established in 2007, the purpose of the Huron Heritage Fund is to encourage the preservation of heritage assets and activities of heritage importance to the County of Huron and its residents. Many initiatives […]
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Let’s Focus On Safe Food This April
Huron County, ON – This April includes both Easter celebrations and World Health Day awareness around food safety. The Huron County Health Unit encourages residents to focus on safe food handling practices as they prepare holiday Easter meals. “This Easter, remember your four steps to food safety,” says Public Health Inspector Jessica Van Geffen. “Clean […]
NOTICE SPECIAL SESSIONS OF COUNTY COUNCIL To be held Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 12:00pm and Friday, April 10, 2015 at 8:30am at the Benmiller Inn, Goderich Warden Paul Gowing has called two Special Sessions of Huron County Council, to be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 12:00pm and Friday, April 10, 2015 at […]
Huron County, ON ― The Huron County Health Unit and Perth District Health Unit have both agreed to discuss the potential of a merger between the two Health Units. A working group, which will include representatives from the Boards and senior staff from each Health Unit, is being created to begin the discussions and decide […]
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Quit Smoking And Celebrate With Us!
Huron County, ON – The Health Unit, in partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, has been offering STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) workshops in the current model for one year. To celebrate, the Health Unit is hosting a special “anniversary” STOP workshop on March 31 at 5 pm in Exeter with […]
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Stop In The Name Of Health
Huron County, ON Show some love to yourself this month by becoming smoke free. “Smokers who quit decrease their risk of having a heart attack, a stroke and developing certain types of cancers,†says Public Health Nurse Julie Verch. “The Huron County Health Unit can help you give yourself the gift of health this Valentine’s.†[…]
(Huron County, ON) The Huron County Health Unit has sent letters to students who don’t have a complete immunization record. The Health Unit annually reviews immunization records for students attending school. Under the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) Ontario students are required to be vaccinated against several infectious diseases in order to attend school. […]
To be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 9:00 AMin the Court House Council Chambers, Goderich Chair Paul Gowing has called a Special Session of Huron County Council – Audit Committee, to be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 9:00 AM. The purpose of this Special Session is to consider the following matter: […]