Media Releases

Fight the Bite! Tips to Combat Ticks and Lyme Disease
March 27, 2024 – Warmer weather is coming, and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is urging residents to be vigilant against ticks and Lyme disease.
Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for March 21, 2024
March 14, 2023 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 21, at 9:30 a.m.
Urgent Call for Childhood Vaccinations as Measles Outbreaks Rise
March 5, 2024 – The HKPR District Health Unit is advising residents to exercise caution when traveling this March break as cases of measles continue to rise throughout Ontario and other countries.
Northumberland County, local municipalities, and the Health Unit advise residents to prepare for rare total Solar Eclipse
March 4, 2024 – On Monday, April 8, 2024, Northumberland will witness a rare celestial event as a total solar eclipse appears in our skies. Northumberland County, together with the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit, and local municipalities are teaming up to ensure residents are prepared to safely enjoy this extraordinary phenomenon.
HKPR District Health Unit Urges Parents to Update Children's Immunization Records
March 4, 2024 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is pleased to announce its continued progress on the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) to ensure children who attend school are up to date with their vaccinations or have a valid exemption on record with the Health Unit.
March Is a Time to Focus on Healthy Eating Habits
March 1, 2024 - As March kicks off, so does Nutrition Month and the celebration of Dietitian’s Day on March 20^th. During March, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is emphasizing the role of Registered Dietitians as the reliable source for nutrition information...
Push-Ups for Mental Health
February 27, 2024 – From February 1st to 23rd, 2024, Canadians joined forces in the Push-Up Challenge, organized by the Canadian Mental Health Association the nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness for mental health while promoting physical fitness.
Board of Health Vote in Favour of Voluntarily Merging Health Units
February 28, 2024 – Today, the Boards of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) announced that they will seek provincial approval and funding to voluntary merge.
Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for February 15, 2024
February 9, 2024 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 15, at 9:30 a.m.
Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for February 5, 2024
January 31, 2024 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Monday, February 5, at 2 p.m.