Canada has seen substantially elevated numbers of opioid-related deaths since surveillance began in 2016.Our Opioid Overdose Report provides local opioid overdose information and is based on data provided by police services, paramedic services, ACES, Ministry of Health, and Public Health Ontario. The report provides localized overdose activity including monthly number of suspected and confirmed overdose related emergency department visits, number of unintentional deaths and type of opioids involved, historical data and the incidence rate of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. We update our Opioid Overdose Report every Wednesday. Currently showing outcomes for June 30 - July 6, 2024. |
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Public Health Matters - Together, We are HKPR!
As one of Ontario’s 34 public health units, we promote and protect community health through a combination of programs, services, and healthy public policies. We may not treat individual illness, but we do try to prevent residents from getting sick or injured in the first place.
“We provide a confidential, safe and supportive environment for our clients.”
Blair M., Sexual Health Nurse
"Through inspections and investigations, we reduce rates of foodborne, waterborne and bloodborne infections and illness."
Kevin H., Public Health Inspector
“I’m passionate about my job and that means keeping you and our communities healthy.”
Lori M., Infectious Diseases Nurse
“Educating families and children with early prevention and detection of cavities is crucial for a lifetime of healthy smiles."
Lauren S., Registered Dental Hygienist
“I’m passionate about exploring the public health impacts of the built environment and climate change.”
Sue S., Health Promoter
Public Health Data and Reports
Scan our latest reports and statistics on community health.
Food insecurity is bad for health and is a serious social and public health problem in Canada.Food insecurity refers to not having enough food or worrying there is not enough to eat because of a lack of money. Every year, the Health Unit compares the incomes and expenses of several household income scenarios to show how much money would be left over for families and individuals after paying for housing and food. |
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Climate change is a major crisis that poses many threats to the environment and to our health.In our communities, not everyone is affected in the same ways. Some people are more at-risk. It’s good to know how climate change affects our health, so that we can take steps to protect ourselves, our families, and our community. Read our Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment Report. |
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Our 2023 annual report focuses on program catch-up and responding to emerging/re-emerging public health issues.The 2023 Annual Report includes a wealth of information with data, statistics, and other metrics to support:
Read our 2023 Annual Report. |
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