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  • March Is a Time to Focus on Healthy Eating Habits

    March 1, 2024 - As March kicks off, so does Nutrition Month and the celebration of Dietitian’s Day on March 20th. During March, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is emphasizing the role of Registered Dietitians as the reliable source for nutrition information...

  • Push-Ups for Mental Health

    February 27, 2024 – From February 1st to 23rd, 2024, Canadians joined forces in the Push-Up Challenge, organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association the nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness for mental health while promoting physical fitness. 

  • Board of Health Vote in Favour of Voluntarily Merging Health Units

    February 28, 2024 – Today, the Boards of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) announced that they will seek provincial approval and funding to voluntary merge.

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    Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for February 15, 2024

    February 9, 2024 - 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, February 15, at 9:30 a.m.

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    Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for February 5, 2024

    January 31, 2024 - 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 Monday, February 5, at 2 p.m.

  • Don’t Get Stuck in the Cold — Stay Warm, Stay Safe this Winter Season

    January 17, 2024 – Extreme cold can be dangerous for everyone, so knowing how to prepare and keep warm during extreme cold conditions will help you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy this winter season.

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    Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for January 18, 2024

    January 15, 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, January 18, at 9 a.m.

  • More Clinics Added to Support Students Overdue on Immunizations

    January 11, 2024 – The HKPR District Health Unit) is sending a final reminder to parents/legal guardians to ensure their child is up to date on their immunizations and to update their child’s vaccination record with the Health Unit to avoid suspension from school this February.

  • Intimate Partner Violence Recognized as a Major Global Public Health Concern

    November 22, 2023 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is committed to raising awareness around Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), also known as domestic or family violence, and sharing available community services that support those affected. 

  • Neighbouring Health Units to Explore Voluntary Merger

    November 2, 2023 - The Boards of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) are moving forward with a process to explore the impacts of a voluntary merger in the communities they serve.


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