Peterborough Public Health News

Archives for "May 2014"


Back in the Swim of Things

BY admin | PUBLISHED: May 30, 2014

May 30, 2014 – Public Health Kicks Off Beach Water Quality Testing June 2 Follow @PCCHU on Twitter for Seasonal Updates With the official summer countdown underway, Public Health Inspectors from Peterborough Public Health will begin beach sampling for this year’s swimming season on Monday, June 2. They will regularly sample public beaches in the city […]

Are You Ready for Extreme Heat This Summer?

BY admin | PUBLISHED: May 29, 2014

May 29, 2014 – Public Health Activates Heat Alert and Response System for Peterborough City and County With summer quickly approaching and warmer temperatures imminent, Peterborough Public Health has activated its Heat Alert and Response System (HARS) to advise residents of the best way to protect their health when temperatures soar.  The Public Health monitors forecasted […]

Public Health Celebrates World No Tobacco Day with 2014 Community Awards

BY admin | PUBLISHED: May 29, 2014

May 29, 2014 – Champions for a Tobacco-Wise Peterborough Recognized for their Commitment to Protecting Public Health The impressive achievements of local individuals and organizations to protect residents from tobacco’s ill-effects were the focus of three awards handed out today by Peterborough Public Health in celebration of World No Tobacco Day (May 31, 2014). Medical Officer […]

Board of Health May 14 – Meeting Summary

BY admin | PUBLISHED: May 21, 2014

May 21, 2014 – To view the meeting summary from the May 14 meeting of the Board of Health please click the image below:

Public Health Releases 2014 Maternal & Infant Health Report

BY admin | PUBLISHED: May 09, 2014

May 9, 2014 – Public Health Services Continue to Play a Vital Role in the Health of Mothers and Their Children As we head into the Mother’s Day weekend, today Peterborough Public Health released the 2014 Maternal and Infant Health Report that shows how important community support is for the health of all mothers and the 1,100-1,200 […]

Board of Health Meets May 14 Location: Curve Lake First Nation

BY admin | PUBLISHED: May 09, 2014

 May 9, 2014 – The community is advised that the next meeting of the Board of Health will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 4:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Administration Building, 22 Winookeedaa Street, Curve Lake First Nation. To download the agenda and the online board package, please visit: http://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/about-us/about-us-2/board-of-health/meeting-agendas The meeting is […]

Parents & Child Development Professionals Invited to Workshop on Friday, May 9

BY admin | PUBLISHED: May 01, 2014

May 1, 2014 –  “Connecting Language and Mental Health in the Early Years” The Speech, Language and Hearing Association of Peterborough (SLHAP) invites parents, students, caregivers, educators and child development professionals to a full-day workshop entitled “Connecting Language and Mental Health in the Early Years” on Friday, May 9, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 […]

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