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  • Extended Heat Warning Issued for City of Kawartha Lakes, City and County of Peterborough

    July 11, 2025 - The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) are informing that Environment Canada is forecasting hot, humid weather starting today, July 11th, through to possibly Thursday, July 17th, for the City of Kawartha Lakes, City of Peterborough and the County of Peterborough. 

  • RPN – Casual Vaccinator

    As a member of the Health Protection Division the Immunization Nurse is accountable to Health Protection Management for the implementation of the assigned Requirements of the Infectious Diseases Program Standards of the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS) 2018 and related protocols and guidelines

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    Community Outbreaks

    Community outbreak listings are updated regularly when a new outbreak is declared, updated or declared over at facilities within the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District area.

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    Board of Health Now Accepting Public Appointments

    July 4, 2025 – The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) is seeking candidates to fill public appointment positions on the Board of Health.

  • Heat Warning Alert Issued for City of Kawartha Lakes, City and County of Peterborough

    July 4, 2025 – The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) is informing that Environment Canada is forecasting hot, humid weather Saturday, July 5 through Sunday, July 6 for the City of Kawartha Lakes, City of Peterborough and the County of Peterborough.

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    Public Appointments to the Board of Health

    The Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit (HKNPHU) is seeking candidates to fill public appointment positions on the Board of Health. 

  • Cool Tips for Hot Days: Plan Ahead to Stay Cool During Extreme Heat

    June 20, 2025 – As we move into the summer months, the HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged) are sharing reminders of the significant health risks people can experience during extreme heat conditions, and how to prepare and stay protected this summer.

  • Health Unit Announcing Another Measles Case, More Exposures

    June 17, 2025 — Today, Peterborough Public Health (now legally merged with Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit) is releasing a list of potential public measles exposures, after another case of measles has been confirmed within the region.

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    Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for June 18, 2025

    June 16, 2025 - The Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Health Unit (formerly the HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health) would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2025 at 5 p.m.

  • HKPR District Health Unit Launches the 2025 Beach Water Monitoring Program

    June 9, 2025 – As summer draws near, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is launching its 2025 Beach Water Monitoring Program to help protect the health of residents and visitors enjoying our local beaches this season.


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