HKPR - Healthy Babies

Wednesday, September 08, 2010 - 5:44:22 AM

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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!"

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If your child's car seat is out-of-date, then it needs to be replaced.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.

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.

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.

Convictions

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

Healthy Babies, Healthy Children

The Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program helps pregnant mothers and families with newborns to children age six who need help due to medical, emotional or social issues.

Family Health nurses from the Health Unit call all new moms within 48 hours of being discharged from the hospital and offer to make a home visit. Nurses can help with feeding issues, breastfeeding problems, and any other concerns new parents may have. The nurse can also discuss the needs of the family and help make arrangements for them to access additional support services. As well as the nurses, family home visitors from the Health Unit can visit some families and provide information, teach parenting skills and show families how to use community services.

Under the Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program, Family Health nurses promote the healthy development of children and can screen children for developmental delays and refer families agencies for additional support.

Anyone can make a referral of a family to the program, however anyone making a referral should call the Health Unit to see if they meet the admission requirements of the program.

For more information, call the Health Unit toll-free at 1-866-888-4577.