London, ON – The annual injury prevention Not By Accident conference takes place on Thursday, September 17, at London’s Best Western Lamplighter Inn and Conference Centre. The conference runs from 8:15am to 4pm. The theme of this year’s conference is: Cannabis Legalization: Is this a Trip we Want to Take? The conference will bring together […]
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Perth County – The Perth District Health Unit has released its 2014 Annual Report. The report highlights achievements and activities over the past fiscal year. It also shows the Health Unit’s performance in aligning with its Strategic Plan and in meeting the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s standards and accountability agreements. A feature article […]
Perth County – The Perth District Health Unit is recruiting adult male volunteers for the fall sessions of its Elements program. Elements is a unique, school-based program for grade 7 and 8 boys. This fall it will be offered at the following schools: Stratford Central, from late September to early November St. Marys DCVI, from […]
Perth County – Teen Esteem volunteers make it happen! For 12 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 – Whether you are barbecuing, or preparing food for camping, hiking or picnicking, cooking and eating outdoors in the summer can increase your risk of foodborne illness. The warm weather can create ideal conditions for bacteria to grow, so it’s important to store, prepare and cook food properly. “Every year people in Perth […]
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 […]
Families are invited to a free outdoor movie night on Friday, July 17, at SERC in Stratford (at Matilda and Oakdale Avenues)! Games and activities, such as button making and a photo booth, will start at 7:30pm. The movie, Home, will start at dusk (about 8:45pm). Free popcorn will be handed out while supplies last. […]
On June 2, 2015, the Ontario government passed the Making Ontario’s Roads Safer Act to help ensure that the province’s roads are among the safest in North America. In order to reduce collisions, injuries and fatalities on Ontario’s roads, the new act will: Increase fines for distracted driving from the current range of $60 to […]
The warmer weather is here and people are heading outdoors to hike, bike, and go camping. “If you are enjoying the outdoors this summer, the best way to protect yourself against Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites,” says Dale Lyttle, Senior Public Health Inspector. WHAT IS LYME DISEASE? Lyme disease (LD) is a serious […]
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 Thursday, May 7, 2015, at 9:15am on Lorne Avenue between Queensland Road and St. Vincent Street South. The dog is described as medium sized and brown and white. […]