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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If your child's car seat is out-of-date, then it needs to be replaced.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 weather 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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2003 RRFSS Survey Results

 

What are people's attitudes and knowledge towards health in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes? And do their behaviours support healthy lifestyles?

The Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System (RRFSS) RRFSS Logoseeks to answer these and other questions. RRFSS is a monthly survey of 100 adults who are 18 years of age and older and live in Haliburton and Northumberland counties and the City of Kawartha Lakes. The survey includes questions on the lifestyle behaviours and attitudes that may impact upon the person’s health and the health of others around them.

Since January 2001, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and other health units in Ontario have been participating in RRFSS. The survey is conducted by the Institute for Social Research of York University on behalf of participating health units. RRFSS is a valuable tool that helps the HKPR District Health Unit identify emerging issues, plan programs and improve services.

Here are the latest results for 2003:

Access to Food

Animal Immunization

Attitudes Toward Mothers

Beach Safety

Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap Smears)

Dental Health

Eat Smart! Healthy Restaurant Program

Food Safety

Influenza Immunization

Internet Use for Health Information

Physical Activity

Recreational Trails

Reproductive Health

Safe Water

Support for Smoke-Free Bylaws

West Nile Virus

 

February 4, 2005