Perth County – When you toasted in the New Year, what was in your glass mattered. When it comes to alcohol, the more a person drinks, the higher their risk of certain types of cancer. Drinking less can lower your risk of colorectal, breast and liver cancers as well as head and neck cancers. In […]
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Influenza Arrives in Perth County
Perth County – Influenza has arrived in Perth County. The number of lab-confirmed cases in Perth County is currently fewer than five, however, many people who are sick do not see a doctor or get tested. “The flu has been in neighbouring counties for a few weeks, so it’s no surprise to see it here,†[…]
The Perth District Health Unit is currently expressing its strong support for the Private Member’s Bill C-626, introduced to Parliament in September 2014, which calls for the reinstatement of the mandatory long-form census and to expand the authority of the Chief Statistician. The Health Unit has written letters of support to local MP Gary Schellenberger, […]
Perth County – Young adults in Perth County are gearing up to better their health for a chance to win $2,500 in the wouldurather…contest, which runs from January 26, 2015, for six weeks. Young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 can pledge to quit smoking, reduce their smoking, or stay smoke-free for a […]
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 Friday, November 21, at 8am, along the Britannia Street and Briarhill Drive crosswalk. The dog is described as black and white and of a similar shape and size as […]
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued recalls on unpasteurized apple cider from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products. Some products were sold at the St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market located in Waterloo, Ontario in October. Recalled Ciders since October 30, 3014: November 4: Osoleo Wildcrafters […]
Perth County – Free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunization clinics are being held in November for young women who:are in grades 11 and 12 did not get the HPV vaccine in grade 8, or have not received all three doses. What is HPV?HPV can cause cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine, Gardasil, protects against four types of […]
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, October 25, at 5:30pm, on Devon Street between Avonwood Drive and Meighen Mews. The dog is described as a young, dark grey or black Shar Pei cross […]
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Upcoming Healthy Workplace Event
Perth County – The Perth District Health Unit and Huron County Health Unit want to support employers to create healthy workplaces. They are sponsoring the Creating a Healthy Workplace Culture workshop on November 6, which is taking place at the Mitchell Golf & Country Club, from 9am-2:30pm. “When an employer creates a healthy workplace culture, […]
Perth County – The Perth District Health Unit has released its 2013 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 […]