May 3 to 9 is Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada and the Perth District Health Unit is reminding residents that it is important to be ready. “Emergency preparedness is everyone’s responsibility” says Dale Lyttle, Senior Public Health Inspector. “Perth County residents need to be prepared to cope on their own for at least the first […]
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May is Rabies Awareness Month!
May is Rabies Awareness Month in Ontario and the Perth District Health Unit is reminding pet owners to protect their pets and their family. Even though animal rabies cases have dropped significantly over the past 25 years, it is still a concern. Last year, 18 bats tested positive in Ontario. “Rabies month is a chance […]
The Perth District Health Unit’s THINK team celebrated Earth Week by picking up cigarette butt litter across Mitchell as part of the Thames River Cleanup on Saturday, April 18. Contrary to popular belief, cigarette butts are made of cellulose acetate, a form of plastic, and never completely break down. The THINK team is a group […]
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with federal and provincial public health partners to investigate an outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7, commonly called E.coli, with a possible link to leafy greens. A specific product has not been identified yet, and the investigation is ongoing. At this time, the risk to Canadians is low. […]
Perth County ― The Perth District Health Unit has achieved Baby-Friendly Initiative designation. The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is an international program that works towards protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding all around the world. It was created by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund. In Canada, the BFI designation is awarded by […]
Perth County – Managers, supervisors, human resources teams, and health and safety representatives in southwestern Ontario are invited to an upcoming workshop in Stratford on May 27. The workshop – “Workplace Wellness: Moving Forward” – will cover topics like: linking wellness and engagement understanding absenteeism and presenteeism integrating wellness into all workplace management aspects. “Healthy […]
Perth County – April is Oral Health Month and the Health Unit is concerned that tooth decay rates among children aged two to four are increasing, according to recent research and local data. In fact, the Canadian Institute for Health Information identified cavities as the leading cause of day surgery among children one to five […]