Media Releases

Most Mask Mandates May Be Ending, But Still Time and Place to Wear One if Needed
PORT HOPE, ON (June 13, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) encourages people to continue taking precautions against COVID-19, especially now that most restrictions and mask mandates have ended.
Opioid Overdose Alert Issued for Northumberland County
PORT HOPE, ON (June 1, 2022) – An opioid overdose alert is being issued for Northumberland County after a noticeable increase in overdoses over the past three days, warns the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit).
Prevention and Early Detection are Keys to Avoiding Ticks That Spread Lyme Disease
PORT HOPE, ON (June 1, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is reminding the community to watch for blacklegged (or deer) ticks that may carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. An individual can contract Lyme disease (Lyme) if bitten by an infected blacklegged tick, so prevention and early detection of tick bites are essential.
Health Unit Recommends Caution Against Foodborne and Waterborne Illness in Areas Affected by Power Outage
PORT HOPE, ON (May 24, 2022) - With power still out in sections of Central Ontario due to the severe weekend storm, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) urges everyone to use precautions when it comes to water and food safety.
See Yellow on a Dog? Give the Pet Space to Avoid Bites
PORT HOPE, ON (May 16, 2022) – Yellow is the colour of caution on traffic lights, and now a warning sign to give space to dogs and other animals that need it.
Health Unit Expands COVID-19 Clinics to Ensure Vaccine Accessibility for All
PORT HOPE, ON (April 28, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is pleased to announce that additional COVID-19 clinics have been added within Haliburton County, Northumberland County, and the City of Kawartha Lakes to ensure vaccine accessibility for all area residents.
Health Unit Issues Alert, As Rise in Overdoses Being Reported in Area
PORT HOPE, ON (April 27, 2022) –The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reporting a rise in overdoses in its region, prompting it to issue an alert for people to take safety precautions when using drugs.
Voters Urged to Make Filling the Gap in Dental Care a Provincial Election Issue
PORT HOPE, ON (April 19, 2022) - Local oral care advocates are urging voters to use the ballot box to find a cure for a dental problem that ails and affects millions of Ontarians every year.
Celebrate Safely When Gathering With Others for Festivities During COVID-19
PORT HOPE, ON (April 12, 2022) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) is reminding residents to continue following COVID-19 prevention measures during holiday gatherings.
Health Unit Publishes Salary Disclosure Information
PORT HOPE, ON (March 28, 2022) – In compliance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act 1996 (PSSDA), the Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) is required to publish the name, position, salary and total taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more in the previous calendar year. Salary can include regular wages, overtime, and retroactive payments from prior years.