Media Releases

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.
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.
Community Encouraged to Monitor Air Quality as Wildfire Smoke Begins Impacting Region
June 5, 2025 – With active wildfires continuing in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (Health Unit) are closely monitoring local air quality conditions through Environment Canada’s Air Quality Health Index.
HKPR District Health Unit Investigating First Measles Case in the City of Kawartha Lakes
June 5, 2025 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit has received confirmation of a positive measles case within the City of Kawartha Lakes. The resident is an adult, fully vaccinated, with exposure originating from close contact with a previously confirmed measles case from another region.
Your Voice Matters: Participate in the 2025 Health Survey
May 23, 2025 –The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is participating in the Rapid Risk Factor Surveillance System (RRFSS) telephone survey led in partnership with the Institute for Social Research (ISR) at York University.
HKPR District Health Unit Reporting New Measles Exposure in the City of Kawartha Lakes
May 22, 2025 – The Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit (now legally Haliburton Kawartha Northumberland Peterborough Public Health) has confirmed some residents may have been exposed to measles.
Mental Health Week 2025
April 28, 2025 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) invites you to focus on your mental health this Mental Health Week from May 5-11, 2025.
Safe Disposal, Safer Communities; Health Unit Aims to Strengthen Sharps Disposal
April 28, 2025 – The HKPR District Health Unit, supported by PARN, has launched a community-wide awareness campaign aimed at promoting the safe disposal of harm reduction sharps. These include needles, glass bowl pipes and other items that may become harmful when broken or discarded improperly.