BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Apr 26, 2019
Downtown Peterborough Route to Trace 130 Years of Local Public Health Residents are invited to discover the fascinating history of local public health in a guided Jane’s Walk entitled “130 Years of Public Health in Peterborough: Making the Invisible Visible” taking place on Friday, May 3 at 6:30 p.m. Hosted by Peterborough Public Health and […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Apr 26, 2019
This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date: 2019-04-26 Time: 1600 (Alert #037)
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Apr 25, 2019
This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date: 2019-04-25 Time: 11:00 AM (Alert #036)
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Apr 23, 2019
This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date: 2019-04-23 Time: 4:30 PM (Alert #035)
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Apr 23, 2019
2019 Ontario Budget Announcements Dr. Salvaterra gave a presentation about the potential impact of the proposed $200 million provincial cut to the public health budget and the consolidation of 35 health units to 10 regional public health agencies. She explained the budget announcements signal the very likely dissolution of Peterborough Public Health as it currently […]
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Apr 23, 2019
Vaping Enforcement Underway at Local Schools Peterborough Public Health (PPH) and local school boards are working together to prevent vaping and to inform students and the community about the harms caused by e-cigarettes. In addition to offering tobacco and vaping prevention programs, PPH reports its Tobacco Enforcement Officers have laid 15 charges and given 22 […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Apr 23, 2019
This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date: 2019-04-23 Time: 11:00 AM (Alert #034)
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Apr 16, 2019
Expanding Opioid Substitution Treatment with Managed Opioid Programs Dr. Salvaterra shared the latest information about the opioid crisis which continues to devastate communities nationwide and is affecting people from all demographics, age groups, and socio-economic backgrounds. The Peterborough area is no exception, ranking fourth highest in Ontario in the rate of opioid-related deaths between 2013 […]
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Apr 16, 2019
Board of Health Gravely Concerned About Proposed 27% Provincial Funding Cut and Loss of Municipal Role in Consolidated Public Health Units Kathryn Wilson, Chair of the Board of Health for Peterborough Public Health expressed her serious concern that provincial plans to cut public health funding by 27% and consolidate 35 health units into 10 will […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Apr 15, 2019
This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date: 2019-04-15 Time: 2:30PM (Alert #033)
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Apr 15, 2019
Local Residents Can Now Submit Tick Photos Online for Species Identification Lyme disease prevention just got easier thanks to a new website that allows local residents to submit photos of ticks they find and receive confirmation if it belongs to the species that carry Lyme bacteria. “Not all ticks carry Lyme disease, so the first […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Apr 12, 2019
This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date: 2019-04-12 Time: 4:00PM (Alert #032)
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Apr 11, 2019
Protect Your Pets and Families from Rabies Peterborough Public Health is teaming up with local veterinarians again this year to help combat rabies. On Saturday, May 4 from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m., there will be multiple clinics running across the County and City to help protect pet dogs and cats against the disease. These […]
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Apr 11, 2019
Peterborough Public Health welcomed the news announced in today’s Ontario budget that the province plans to introduce a new dental program for seniors living on low incomes. “Every day seniors call our Community Dental Health Clinic asking for financial assistance to receive necessary dental work, and to date we’ve been very limited in what we […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Apr 10, 2019
This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date: 2019-04-10 Time: 3:00 am (Alert #031)
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Apr 08, 2019
This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date: 2019-04-08 Time: 11:45 am (Alert #030)
BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Apr 05, 2019
Location: J.K. Edwards Board Room, Peterborough Public Health, Jackson Square, 185 King St., Third Floor Media and the community are advised that the next Board of Health meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. To download the agenda and the online board package, please visit: http://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/about-us/meetings/ This meeting is open […]
BY outbreaks | PUBLISHED: Apr 04, 2019
This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date: 2019-04-04 Time: 2:45 pm (Alert #029)
BY kerri | PUBLISHED: Apr 04, 2019
In Ontario, the oversight of onsite sewage systems that allow rural property owners to safely treat and dispose of human waste rests with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The ministry has delegated the responsibility to local bodies, such as municipalities, boards of health or conservation authorities. Here in Peterborough, with the exception of […]