News and Alerts

September 25, 2023 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is urging residents to sign up for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients on the Net program (STOP on the Net program) if they would like help to quit smoking.

September 19, 2023 – This fall the HKPR District Health Unit is teaming up again with participating veterinarians throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes, County of Haliburton and Northumberland County to provide Reduced-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics so more dogs and cats can be protected.

June 14, 2023 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.

August 29, 2023 – The HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health have partnered to deliver the Nurse-Family Partnership Program, an evidence-based home visiting service that ensures young expecting parents receive personal support during pregnancy and after the child is born up to two years of age. Full Story.

August 28, 2023 – The HKPR District Health Unit would like to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on Thursday, August 31, 2023, by acknowledging all of those who have lost their lives, and those who have been left behind, due to drug poisoning and promoting community events to raise awareness. Full Story.

August 25, 2023 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) has issued a drug poisoning alert for the City of Kawartha Lakes due to an increase in suspected drug poisonings within the last seven days. Full Story.

August 25, 2023 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to commend Food for Kids City of Kawartha Lakes (Food for Kids CKL) on their commitment towards successfully implementing Student Nutrition Programs (SNPs) at all 32 local public schools. Full Story

August 23, 2023 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is inviting residents and visitors to explore their new website (hkpr.on.ca), redeveloped with a vision to better promote the role of public health, and redesigned for a better end user experience including improved navigation and functionality. Full Story.

August 21, 2023 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is reminding residents to protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes as positive cases of West Nile virus (WNv) appear in animals within the district area. Full Story.

July 18, 2023 – As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, extreme heat conditions will become more frequent and intense. Rising temperatures pose significant health risks and require proactive measures to protect you and your family from the challenges of extreme heat. Full Story.

July 11, 2023 – The HKPR District Health Unit is pleased to announce its continued progress on the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) to ensure children who attend school are up-to-date with their vaccinations or have a valid exemption on file with the Health Unit. Full Story.

July 10, 2023 – The HKPR District Health Unit would like to remind the public that under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, tobacco products, vapour products and cannabis are prohibited around outdoor grounds of recreational facilities, school grounds and restaurants or bar patios. Full Story.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 21, 2023) – A new report released today by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) sheds light on the significant health risks posed by climate change in the HKPR District Health Unit area. The Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment report emphasizes that climate change is not just an environmental issue but also the "biggest global health threat of the 21st century”.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 13, 2023) - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 7, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County that the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) has now moved to high risk due to smoke from ongoing forest fires.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 6, 2023) – As the summer season approaches, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) will be launching its Beach Water Monitoring program, providing regular E. coli test results across the 53 monitored public beaches within County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 5, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to reassure residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County that the outdoor air quality health index or ‘haze’ caused by the ongoing forest fires is considered moderate risk.

Matthew Vrooman brings several years of healthcare experience.

PRESS RELEASE | PORT HOPE, ON (May 25, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Vrooman to the role of Director of Corporate Services, and the newest member of its Senior Leadership Team. Vrooman began on May 15.

PORT HOPE, ON (May 23, 2023) – As the spring season blooms, so does the concern surrounding vector-borne diseases. Among the most prominent threats are ticks and Lyme disease, along with mosquitoes and West Nile virus. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) encourages residents to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to minimize the risk of these diseases.

PORT HOPE, ON (May 15, 2023) - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.

Port Hope, ON (April 27, 2023) - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) continues to thank and acknowledge the collaboration and effort that occurred between the countless volunteers, organizations, and partners during the COVID-19 pandemic response.

PORT HOPE, ON (April 17, 2023) The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.

PORT HOPE, ON (April 14, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is urging the public to use caution around wild birds and poultry as cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as “avian flu”, increase with spring migration happening across the province.

PORT HOPE (April 6, 2023) – April is Oral Health Month in Canada, and an important part of the celebration is National Dental Hygienists Week™ (NDHW™), which takes place April 4–10. The week’s theme is “Oral Health for Total Health,” to remind the public that taking care of our mouth, teeth, and gums benefits our overall physical and mental well-being for a lifetime. 

Port Hope, ON (April 4, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is advising the public of a fuel spill in Sturgeon Lake as reported from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).

PORT HOPE, ON (March 29, 2023) – In accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 (PSSDA), the Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is required to publish the name, position, salary and total taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more in the previous calendar year. 

PORT HOPE, ON (Mar 27, 2023) – This spring the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is teaming up with participating veterinarians in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County to provide Reduced-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics.

PORT HOPE, ON (March 6, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit would like to congratulate Burnham Public Health School students and staff who continue to raise awareness around the importance of healthy food with their breakfast program.

Read the letter the HKPR District Health Unit’s Board of Health has issued to Premier Doug Ford, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, and the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Merrilee Fullerton.

PORT HOPE, ON (March 1, 2023) – In partnership with Northumberland Food for Thought the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is pleased to announce the awarding of a $5,000 Community Impact Grant provided by Northumberland United Way.

PORT HOPE, ON (February 16, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) has released its 2022 Nutritious Food Basket Report ‘Addressing Food Insecurity and Poverty in the County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County’. The report highlights the cost of healthy eating when compared to different household income scenarios.

PORT HOPE, ON (February 1, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise residents that the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) published their Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health with updated thresholds on alcohol usage as a replacement to the 2011 Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines (LRDGs). 

PORT HOPE - January 31, 2023. Today, the Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Heath Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) has launched  the Perinatal Mental Health Awareness campaign, designed to provide information and resources to assist pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families to identify and address mental health concerns during the perinatal period.

PORT HOPE, ON (January 19, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) has announced new members to the HKPR District Health Unit’s Board of Health effective immediately, with David Marshall being appointed Chairperson and Olena Hankivisky appointed Vice-chair for the Board of Health.

PORT HOPE, ON (January 19, 2022) The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) has announced new members to the HKPR District Health Unit’s Board of Health effective immediately, with David Marshall being appointed Chairperson and Olena Hankivisky appointed Vice-chair for the Board of Health.

PORT HOPE, ON (December 14, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is launching a Tobacco Enforcement Campaign, in collaboration with public health units across Central East Ontario, beginning January 2023 to ensure compliance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 (SFOA).

PORT HOPE, ON (December 1, 2022) –  The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is resuming its enforcement of the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA), after postponing enforcement in March 2020 due to its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

PORT HOPE, ON (November 29, 2022) – An opioid overdose alert is being issued for the City of Kawartha Lakes, County of Haliburton and Northumberland County after a noticeable increase in overdoses over the past 30 days, warns the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit).

PORT HOPE, ON (November 28, 2022) - The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) partnered with Peterborough Aids Resource Network (PARN), John Howard Society, Greenwood Coalition, the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Dysart et al, the City of Kawartha Lakes, Community Living Campbellford/Brighton, and the Haliburton County Library System in choosing several new 24-hour Needle Disposal Bin locations.

PORT HOPE, ON (November 15, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s (HKPR District Health Unit) Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Natalie Bocking, is strongly recommending that residents within the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County wear masks at indoor public settings, including schools and childcare centres, in an effort to combat COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

PORT HOPE, ON (November 7, 2022) - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community that the next Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.

PORT HOPE, ON (October 17, 2022) - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community that the next Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 20, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is reporting its first case of influenza for the 2022-23 flu season in the district which includes the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and Haliburton County.

PORT HOPE, ON (October 14, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is reporting its first case of influenza for the 2022-23 flu season in the district which includes the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and Haliburton County.

Beginning today, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) has released a new Respiratory Diseases Dashboard that will not only provide information on COVID-19 activity within the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County but influenza activity as well.

PORT HOPE, ON (September 27, 2022) – Beginning today, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) has released a new Respiratory Diseases Dashboard that will not only provide information on COVID-19 activity within the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County but influenza activity as well.

PORT HOPE, ON (September 21, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) has appointed David Marshall as the Interim Chairperson to the HKPR District Health Unit’s Board of Health effective immediately.

PORT HOPE, ON (September 20, 2022) – After a three-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Reduced-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics are returning to the region on October 1, 2022 to provide a dose of protection for pets. 

PORT HOPE, ON (September 16, 2022) – In accordance with the national holiday in commemoration for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on September 8th, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) offices will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022.

PORT HOPE, ON (September 13, 2022) - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community that the next Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.

PORT HOPE, ON (September 12, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise residents in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County that the Ontario government is offering the bivalent COVID-19 booster dose to all Ontarians aged 18 and over, beginning with the most vulnerable populations.

PORT HOPE, ON (August 31, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to inform residents that the annual Beach Testing Water Program has come to a finish for the season. During the summer season a total of 46 public beaches in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County were regularly sampled for E. coli. These test results were then updated on a weekly basis on the HKPR District Health Unit’s Unit’s Beach Water Testing webpage and shared through social media channels (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram). Signs are also posted at local beaches, indicating if conditions are right for swimming or not.

COBOURG, ON (August 17, 2022) – They are more than overdose statistics. Behind the numbers are real individuals – mothers, fathers, children, partners and others – who leave behind grieving loved ones.

LINDSAY, ON (August 15, 2022) – An opioid overdose alert is being issued for the City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County, in the wake of a disturbing rise in the number of overdoses being recorded in recent days.

LINDSAY, ON (August 15, 2022) – An opioid overdose alert is being issued for the City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County, in the wake of a disturbing rise in the number of overdoses being recorded in recent days.

PORT HOPE, ON (August 2, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) will offer free Mpox vaccines at upcoming clinics this Friday, August 5, and next week for those eligible to get a dose.

PORT HOPE, ON (August 2, 2022) – As part of the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspector’s national awareness campaign, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is highlighting the work of its 16 Public Health Inspectors (PHI) in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County.

PORT HOPE, ON (July 28, 2022) – As of 8 a.m. today, parents and caregivers of children aged six months to under five years are now able to book appointments for the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine.

PORT HOPE, ON (July 27, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is reporting its first lab-confirmed case of the Mpox virus in its region.

PORT HOPE, ON (July 27, 2022) – Area residents are being urged to take precautions against rabies in the wake of an incident in which members of a local family were exposed to a rabid bat in their home.

PORT HOPE, ON (July 19, 2022) – Environment Canada has issued a heat alert for the City of Kawartha Lakes due to extreme hot temperatures expected today and Wednesday. While Northumberland County and Haliburton County are not covered by this heat warning, people in all parts of the Health Unit region should take care.

PORT HOPE, ON (July 12, 2022) – An opioid overdose alert is being issued for Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes, in the wake of a concerning rise in the number of overdoses being recorded over the past month.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 16, 2022) – Before making waves at area beaches this summer, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) wants people to first see if it’s safe to swim.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 16, 2022) – Before making waves at area beaches this summer, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) wants people to first see if it’s safe to swim.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 14, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 16, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 13, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) encourages people to continue taking precautions against COVID-19, especially now that most restrictions and mask mandates have ended.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 1, 2022) – An opioid overdose alert is being issued for Northumberland County after a noticeable increase in overdoses over the past three days, warns the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit).

PORT HOPE, ON (June 1, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is reminding the community to watch for blacklegged (or deer) ticks that may carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. An individual can contract Lyme disease (Lyme) if bitten by an infected blacklegged tick, so prevention and early detection of tick bites are essential.

PORT HOPE, ON (May 24, 2022) - With power still out in sections of Central Ontario due to the severe weekend storm, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) urges everyone to use precautions when it comes to water and food safety.

PORT HOPE, ON (May 16, 2022) – Yellow is the colour of caution on traffic lights, and now a warning sign to give space to dogs and other animals that need it.

PORT HOPE, ON (April 28, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is pleased to announce that additional COVID-19 clinics have been added within Haliburton County, Northumberland County, and the City of Kawartha Lakes to ensure vaccine accessibility for all area residents.

PORT HOPE, ON (April 27, 2022) –The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reporting a rise in overdoses in its region, prompting it to issue an alert for people to take safety precautions when using drugs.

PORT HOPE, ON (April 19, 2022) - Local oral care advocates are urging voters to use the ballot box to find a cure for a dental problem that ails and affects millions of Ontarians every year. 

PORT HOPE, ON (April 12, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) is reminding residents to continue following COVID-19 prevention measures during holiday gatherings.

PORT HOPE, ON (March 28, 2022) – In compliance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act 1996 (PSSDA), the Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) is required to publish the name, position, salary and total taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more in the previous calendar year. Salary can include regular wages, overtime, and retroactive payments from prior years.

PORT HOPE, ON (March 24, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reporting its first case of influenza for the 2021-22 flu season in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County and Haliburton County.

PORT HOPE, ON (March 21, 2022) – Change is coming in the way COVID-19 activity is reported in Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

PORT HOPE, ON (March 17, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) would like to strongly encourage residents to remain cautious and to continue to practice preventative measures against the spread of COVID-19 as the provincial mask mandate lifts on March 21, 2022.

PORT HOPE, ON (February 28, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, in consultation with local police services and Emergency Medical Services, is issuing an Opioid Overdose Alert for the entire HKPR jurisdiction.

PORT HOPE, ON (February 24, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) will be opening COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the offices in Lindsay and Port Hope as the mass immunization clinics in Cobourg and Lindsay end this week to ensure residents still have access.

PORT HOPE, ON (February 23, 2022) - Never use alone. That simple, potentially life-saving reminder is being shared by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit in the wake of separate overdose incidents over the past week in the City of Kawartha Lakes. While these overdose incidents are unrelated, factors that may have contributed include a potent drug supply and using alone.  

PORT HOPE, ON (February 16, 2022) - With the majority of eligible residents in the region having already received their booster dose, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) will be closing its mass immunization clinics located at the Lindsay Exhibition (LEX) on February 25 and at the Cobourg Community Centre (CCC) on February 26.

PORT HOPE, ON (January 26, 2022) - Walk-ins for getting COVID-19 vaccines are now open to anyone age five years and older who is eligible for a first, second or booster dose.

PORT HOPE, ON (January 19, 2022) - The GO-VAXX bus will once again be rolling into the area, but with a slight change to how it operates.

PORT HOPE, ON (January 19, 2022) - The local health unit has issued revised, interim guidance on when residents of area long-term care and retirement homes need to isolate in a COVID-19 outbreak.

PORT HOPE, ON (January 18, 2022) - It’s now easier for certain groups to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

PORT HOPE, ON (January 17, 2022) - If your New Year’s resolution to go tobacco-free in 2022 has already gone up in smoke, this is the week for you to get back on track.

PORT HOPE, ON (January 13, 2022) - If you still need a COVID-19 vaccine, there are more places and spaces to get your dose of protection in coming days.

PORT HOPE, ON (January 3, 2022) - A local Minden restaurant has consented to an Order of the Superior Court of Justice to close after failing to comply with a Section 22 order issued by the local Medical Officer of Health.

PORT HOPE, ON (December 22, 2021) - The local health unit is making changes to its clinic schedules and processes in response to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases and direction from the province.

CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES, ON (December 20, 2021) – A recent increase in the number of opioid overdoses in the area is prompting the local Health Unit to sound the alarm.

PORT HOPE, ON (December 17, 2021) - With a spike in local cases of COVID-19, the health unit is encouraging employers to put measures in place to help prevent further spread of the virus.

PORT HOPE, ON (December 15, 2021) - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has been notified that initial screening of a local resident who has COVID has shown the person has the markers consistent with the Omicron variant.

PORT HOPE, ON (December 15, 2021) - The local health unit is adjusting some of its COVID response processes in light of a recent spike in area COVID-19 cases.

PORT HOPE, ON (December 8, 2021) - If you plan to host a holiday party or get-together, don’t invite COVID-19 over for the festivities.

BRIGHTON, ON (December 6, 2021) – Getting on this bus will help get you to where you want to be in terms of protection against COVID-19.

PORT HOPE, ON (November 25, 2021) - If you missed the bus the first time, there’s another chance to get aboard to receive your COVID-19 vaccine.

PORT HOPE, ON (November 22, 2021) - With Health Canada’s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, local health care providers are working together to help families understand why vaccination is safe, effective and recommended for kids.

PORT HOPE, ON (November 22, 2021) - Regular screening greatly boosts the odds of survival, an important consideration when the Canadian Cancer Society estimates two in five people can expect to develop cancer in their lifetime.

PORT HOPE, ON (November 19, 2021) - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit will hold a COVID-19 media information session on Wednesday, November 24.

HALIBURTON COUNTY, ON (November 15, 2021) – Getting on this bus will help get you to where you want to be in terms of protection against COVID-19.

PORT HOPE, ON (November 10, 2021) - The COVID-19 media information session set for today (Wednesday, November 10) is being cancelled.

PORT HOPE, ON (November 8, 2021) - While COVID-19 may be top of mind for many, residents are being encouraged to get vaccinated against another seasonal illness that will soon be here.

PORT HOPE, ON (November 3, 2021) - With the provincial announcement of expanded eligibility for third doses of COVID-19 vaccine, the local health unit is once again opening mass immunization clinics to meet the expected demand.

MUNICIPALITY OF TRENT HILLS, ON (November 2, 2021) – People who rely on well water for drinking have a new location in the Trent Hills area to access the Health Unit’s free well water testing program.

PORT HOPE, ON (October 25, 2021) - The local health unit wants to hear directly from residents about how COVID-19 has impacted their lives.

PORT HOPE, ON (October 13, 2021) - A trio of local youth have discovered there’s added incentive to getting COVID-19 vaccines, not only in being better protected against the virus, but also winning prizes.

PORT HOPE, ON (October 6, 2021) - As you get set to enjoy festive fixings this Thanksgiving long weekend, the local Health Unit is asking you to avoid becoming a meal for blacklegged ticks.

PORT HOPE, ON (September 21, 2021) Concerned about COVID-19? Wondering when a vaccine will be available for children? Unsure about how we can protect the health of young people during a fourth wave?

PORT HOPE, ON (Sept. 14, 2021) – A new online tool is providing local residents and agencies with up-to-date opioid data, allowing for the community to more quickly respond to overdoses and prevent possible deaths.

PORT HOPE, ON (September 13, 2021) - Taking the bus is good for the environment, but climbing aboard this one can also give you a shot of protection against COVID-19.

PORT HOPE, ON (September 2, 2021) - Despite this week’s closure of local mass immunization clinics, area residents continue to have options if they still need to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

PORT HOPE, ON (August 23, 2021) - International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31 coincides with a worrying increase in opioid overdose-related emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths in the region since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent weeks, both Cobourg and Haliburton County have seen a rise in overdose incidents. Between April 2020 and March 2021, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has noted almost double the number of opioid-related deaths in its region (Haliburton, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes) as compared to April 2019 and March 2020.

PORT HOPE, ON (August 19, 2021) - There’s reason to smile, as more older adults in the region may now qualify for a provincial program that pays the costs of dental care.