Tag: Huron County

The Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Court House Council Chambers, Goderich.

Huron County, ON – Flu has officially arrived in Huron County. The first laboratory-confirmed case of Influenza A has been reported to the Huron County Health Unit. The Health Unit wants to remind people that the flu shot is the best protection against seasonal influenza. This year a FluMist® nasal spray vaccine will be available […]

Huron County, ON – The Huron County Health Unit has released an active transportation community workbook to help individuals and groups make their communities more active. Active transportation is using your body to get from “here to there”. This includes walking, cycling, kayaking, and cross-country skiing. The new community workbook, “Get a Move On!”, will […]

Huron County, ON – The Wingham office of the Huron County Health Unit will move to the new community healthcare hub at the former Wingham Public School effective November 1. The new hub, created by the Wingham hospital, brings together a variety of health care providers in one location. “We are happy to join our […]

Huron County, ON – The good weather is still here, and the Huron County Health Unit reminds the public that ticks may still be active. “We typically associate ticks with the warmer summer months because that is when they are most active,” Public Health Inspector Keshia Hackett explains. “However, ticks may still be active during […]

Huron County, ON – My name is Patrick and I am a Public Health Inspector with the Huron County Health Unit. One of my duties is rabies control and prevention. I know, I know…another ‘vaccinate your pet against rabies’ message. But wait, there’s more. I’ll get the “vaccinate your pet against rabies” message out of […]

The Library Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday October 28, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. will be held in the Wingham Library, Wingham. The Meeting will include a tour of the Wingham Library.

The Huron County Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.in the Court House Council Chambers, Goderich.

Huron County, ON – Nearly one in five Huron County residents age 12 and over are heavy drinkers, according to the Canadian Community Health Survey. Heavy drinking is defined as consuming five or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion, once a month or more. “Drinking too much, too often is a concerning issue,” says Angela […]

Huron County, ON –The Huron County Health Unit encourages everyone to focus on safe food handling practices as they prepare Thanksgiving meals. “We want people to enjoy their celebrations and reduce their risk of foodborne illnesses,” says Public Health Inspector Jessica Van Geffen. Here are ways to help ensure a safe Thanksgiving meal: • Wash […]