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Keeping Your Cool

As hot, hazy and humid conditions persist in the region, the Health Unit urges people to take precautions in the extreme temperatures.

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Lets Target Lyme!

With casese of Lyme disease on the rise in parts of southern Ontario, it's time to "Get Tick Smart!"

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Enjoy Summer Safely

Make the most of your summer vacation, but remember that being safe does not take a holiday -- no matter what time of year.

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Child Car Seats: It's Time For a Change

If your child's car seat is out-of-date, then it needs to be replaced. In Haliburton County, discounts are available on the purchase of new select car seats at local retailers.

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Beach Testing

Planning to visit a local beach this summer? Find out whether it is safe to swim at beaches in Northumberland County, Haliburton County and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

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White Nose Syndrome in Bats

With White Nose Syndrome being detected in bats in Ontario, you are asked to take precautions when coming in contact with bats.

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Simply Safer is Simply Smarter

Considering home renovations? A free Simply Safer is Simply Smarter Kit can help you build safey features into your plans for a home safe home.

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Taste that Hits Home

With the warmer wether here, there is no place like home for enjoying fresh food grown and produced in your own community.

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How Well is Your Well Water?

Free well water testing is available for local residents. Let the local Health Unit help you ensure your drinking water is safe.

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Convictions

Through its inspection work, the Health Unit has obtained convictions against establishments that contravene various pieces of health legislation.

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The Haliburton, Kawartha,
Pine Ridge District Health Unit -

Your Health Partner for Life!

The HKPR District Health Unit works in partnership with local residents and agencies to promote health, prevent illness and protect against disease.

Since being created in 1945, the goal of the Health Unit has been to encourage healthy lifestyles and a safe environment for residents of Northumberland County, Haliburton County and the City of Kawartha Lakes. The Health Unit also monitors health trends in our communities and keeps track of local disease statistics.

The HKPR District Health Unit has offices in Port Hope, Campbellford, Brighton, Haliburton and Lindsay with staff available to help residents with their needs.

Board of Health

The Board of Health is made up of politicians and local citizens. The Board of Health meets monthly and sets Health Unit policy, approves budgets and assesses the quality of programs and services.

Organization

While the day-to-day operations of the Health Unit are supervised by the Medical Officer of Health, a number of Directors and staff are responsible for program areas and support services.

Ontario Public Health Standards

Like all health units in the province, the HKPR District Health Unit is mandated to provide the services outlined by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in the Ontario Public Health Standards. This document sets the goals, objectives and standards of program delivery by which health units are legislated to comply.