Stratford – Women who breastfeed are invited to join the Perth County Breastfeeding Buddies peer-support group in Stratford at Revel Caffé, 37 Marketplace, on Thursday, December 3, from 1-2pm. The event is the next phase of a multimedia campaign launched in October, which features the breastfeeding stories of five local women. The Health Unit, in […]
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Stratford – World AIDS Day is on December 1, 2015. Volunteers with the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) will be hitting the streets of Stratford as part of the Red Scarf Project. Since 2012, community members have donated their time to knit or crochet red scarves and distribute them throughout cities across Southwestern Ontario to raise […]
Stratford ―The Perth District Health Unit is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident in Stratford to complete an investigation. The incident took place on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at 10:45 pm in the Walmart parking lot, 920 Ontario Street, in Stratford. The dog is described as young and possibly a black lab. […]
Perth County – Flu shot clinics are underway in Perth County and the Health Unit will be holding special clinics in Listowel and Stratford offering the FluMist vaccine free for children. FluMist was not available in time to be offered at community clinics where the regular flu shot is being given. FluMist is a nasal […]
Perth County ― November is Falls Prevention Month and the Perth District Health Unit is partnering with local organizations to promote healthy aging and independent living among older adults. “Falls are preventable and we all have a role to play in reducing the risks,” says Chera Longston, Public Health Promoter. Healthy Aging Mini Expos at […]
Perth County – Influenza season is coming and there have already been reported cases of flu in Ontario. The Perth District Health Unit wants everyone to protect themselves from influenza this winter by getting immunized. It’s easier than ever to get the free flu shot. Flu shots will be available at community clinics across Perth […]
Perth County – Throughout October, the Perth District Health Unit is holding a Facebook contest called Mobile Month: Safe and Active Transportation Photo Contest. Mobile Month encourages Perth County residents to share a photo of themselves using safe and active transportation in October for a chance to win big! The grand prize is a new […]
Perth County – Fire Prevention Week takes place October 4 to 10 across Canada. In Perth County, the local fire departments and the Perth District Health Unit are encouraging all landlords and property owners to adopt a smoke-free policy at their multi-unit rental properties. Why Smoke-Free Housing? Three-quarters of Ontario households do not allow smoking […]
Perth County ― Nearly 1 in 5 Perth County residents age 12 and over is a heavy drinker, according to the Canadian Community Health Survey. Heavy drinking is defined as consuming 5 or more alcoholic drinks on one occasion, once a month or more. “Drinking too much, too often is a concerning issue,” says Annette […]
Perth County ― More than 125 City of Stratford and Perth District Health Unit employees are “walking the talk” as they compete in a month-long pedometer challenge that’s encouraging staff to be more active. The PDHU vs City Challenge is an employee-driven competition that runs from September 14 to October 9. Each organization has a […]