HKPR - Programs

Thursday, September 09, 2010 - 7:11:46 PM

Healthy Babies & Children
Healthy Youth
Healthy Adults
Healthy Environments
Healthy Lifestyles
Programs
Topics

SITE SEARCH

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.

...read more

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.

...read more

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If your child's car seat is out-of-date, then it needs to be replaced.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

...read more

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.

...read more

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.

...read more

Taste that Hits Home

With the warmer weather 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.

Health for Life

Links

The following website links are meant to provide convenient access to the sites of our community partners and other relevant organizations and resources. Health for Life does not accept responsibility for, nor does it specifically endorse, the content of these websites.

H4L - Jogging Heart & Stroke Foundation

The mission of the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada is to prevent and reduce rates of disability and death due to heart disease and stroke. The Foundation seeks to do this by furthering research, education and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. This web site provides excellent information on heart disease, stroke and health living. Pamphlets are also available on a wide range of health topics that affect people of all ages.

Heart Health Resource Centre (HHRC)

HHRC is funded through the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The HHRC provides support to Ontario communities which are planning, delivering, and/or evaluating comprehensive strategies to promote heart health in their area.

Canada's Food Guide - English

Canada's Food Guide - French

You don't have to give up the foods you love for the sake of your health. But you do need to aim for variety and moderation. Let Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating help you make wise food choices.

Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living

A guide to help you make wise choices about physical activity. Being active allows you to improve your health, helps prevent disease and allows you to get the most out of life.

Haliburton: A Community in Action

This is a link to information about Active Transportation and the opportunities to participate in an Active Transportation project in Haliburton.

Haliburton Highlands Family Health Team

This is a link to the web site for a regional team of health professionals, including doctors, nurse practioners, Registered Nurses, a pharmacist, a social worker and more. The Family Health Team provides a full range of primary health care to residents of the Haliburton Highlands.

Ross Memorial Hospital

With its emphasis on the community and quality patient care, Ross Memorial Hospital is a full-service community hospital, serving a growing population of close to 80,000, comprised of residents from the City of Kawartha Lakes and surrounding communities.

Back To Home

October 4, 2006

Print Version

Chronic Diseases &
Injury Prevention

Family Health

Communicable
Disease Control

Dental Health

Environmental Health