Peterborough Public Health News

Archives for "August 2015"


PCCHU Issues Fourth Heat Alert of the Season

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Aug 31, 2015

The Peterborough Public Health is issuing another Heat Alert for the City and County of Peterborough, and Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations.  The alert is issued for September 1 and 2 and will remain in effect until further notice. This Heat Alert is being issued as the daytime temperatures are forecast to be at […]

Public Health Seeking Models for August 26 Photoshoot

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Aug 21, 2015

August 21, 2015 – Same-Sex Couples, LGBT Residents, Families, Older Adults, Wanted! The Public Health is seeking volunteer models to participate in a professional outdoor photoshoot on Wednesday, August 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a central city location.  The goal is to reflect the wonderful diversity of our community with an emphasis […]

Heat Alert Lifted

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Aug 19, 2015

August 19, 2015 – With the return of cooler temperatures and less humid air, Peterborough Public Health is lifting the Heat Alert issued on Sunday, August 16, 2015. The Public Health has adopted a series of extreme heat thresholds designed to advise the public, health professionals and community service providers on appropriate measures they can […]

One of Canada’s Largest Health Studies Seeks Participants

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Aug 18, 2015

August 18, 2015 – Residents Invited to Book an Ontario Health Study Appointment Online and Contribute to a Healthier Future The Ontario Health Study (OHS) recently announced it will return to Peterborough for a second Peterborough Study Centre, following a successful run last year. The centre will be open from September 14th – 17th at […]

PCCHU Issues Third Heat Alert for Area

BY admin | PUBLISHED: Aug 14, 2015

August 14, 2015- The Peterborough Public Health is issuing another Heat Alert for the City and County of Peterborough, and Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nations.  The alert is issued for Sunday, August 16, and Monday, August 17 and will remain in effect until further notice. This Heat Alert is being issued as the daytime temperatures […]

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