April 25th, 2014Friday, April 25, 2014 Perth County – Smokers from across Ontario have the opportunity to enroll in the STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) program and receive nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) free of charge to help them in their attempt to quit smoking. For many smokers the cost of nicotine replacement products can […]
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St. Marys – The Perth District Health Unit is looking for two dogs involved in a biting incident in Stratford to complete an investigation. The incident took place on Thursday, April 17 by the Mac’s Convenience Store at 190 Queen Street East in St. Marys. The dogs were fighting when a passerby attempted to separate […]
Perth County – More Perth County children may now be able to receive free dental care through the Healthy Smiles Ontario Program. As of April 1, 2014, the provincial program has increased the income cut-off to qualify for the program, meaning that more families will be eligible under the new income requirements. “This is great […]
Stratford – The Perth District Health Unit is looking for two dogs involved in a biting incident in Stratford to complete an investigation. The incident took place on Saturday, April 5 at 5:30 pm on Norfolk Street near Borden Street. The dogs were fighting when a passerby attempted to separate them. One dog is described […]
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 March 27 between 7:30pm and 8:00pm, on the corner of Home Street and Maple Street. The dog is described as a small Shitzu type dog, grey in […]
Almost One-quarter of Perth County Women Drinking Too Much. Women more Sensitive to Effects of AlcoholFebruary 13th, 2014Thursday, February 13, 2014 Perth County – Almost one-quarter of Perth County women 19 years of age and older drink alcohol in a way that is harmful to their health, according to the Canadian Community Health Survey by […]
Perth County – Winter weather is in full swing and falls among older adults are a big concern this time of year. Falls are the leading cause of serious injuries in older adults, and every year in Ontario one in three older adults will fall. With a goal to prevent falls in seniors, a new […]
Perth County – Quitting smoking is one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions, but one that people struggle with given the addictive nature of nicotine. This year, the Perth District Health Unit is promoting two opportunities for Perth residents to quit and win. Smokers who want to quit are encouraged to sign up for […]
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, December 26, 2013 (Boxing Day) at about 11am, just outside of the Mini-Mart/Go-Co Station at 666 Ontario Street. The dog is described as a dark brown […]
Perth County – Older women have the highest risk of breast cancer, yet they are among the most unlikely to be screened. A recent report from Cancer Care Ontario shows that only about 38% of women aged 70 to 74 years are being screened through the Ontario Breast Screening Program. This is less than all […]