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If your child's car seat is out-of-date, then it needs to be replaced.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

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Resources - Health Care Professionals

The Health Unit offers a variety of health information and resources. If you do not see the resource you are seeking below, please contact the Health Unit toll-free at 1-866-888-4577 for more information.

New - Nontyphodial Salmonella (NTS) Infection: Information for Clinicians

NEW! - Infectious Diseases within HKPR District

Making a Difference - Providing Effective Daily Oral Care
- Learn more about how to meet the oral health needs of older adults

Report on Cancer - November 2008

Surveys and Statistical Information

Red Flags - This quick reference guide is intended to be used by any professional working with young children and their families. Red Flags will assist professionals in identifying potential problem areas for child development and determining when and where to refer for additional advice, formal assessment and/or treatment.

Child Poverty: A Problem We Cannot Afford - A report released in January 2008 urges a call to action to help eliminate poverty in the communities of Haliburton County, City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County.

2007/2008 Influenza Season Summary - Health Unit report that gives an overview on last year's flu season in the HKPR District

Caring For Our Children Report 2006 - Health Unit report that updates how the communities of Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes are doing in supporting the health and well-being of children.

Cost of Healthy Eating Report 2005 - The Health Unit's annual report on people's ability to eat healthy in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

Falls Prevention Resources

Health Matters Newsletter

Substance Abuse Prevention Resources

Tobacco Use Cessation Resources

August 19, 2010