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  • Intimate Partner Violence Recognized as a Major Global Public Health Concern

    November 22, 2023 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is committed to raising awareness around Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), also known as domestic or family violence, and sharing available community services that support those affected. 

  • Neighbouring Health Units to Explore Voluntary Merger

    November 2, 2023 - The Boards of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health (PPH) are moving forward with a process to explore the impacts of a voluntary merger in the communities they serve.

  • November is Take Action on Radon Month

    November 1, 2023 – November is Radon Awareness Month, and the  Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is gearing up to raise awareness about the dangers of radon gas exposure. Radon is an odourless and colourless radioactive gas that contributes to over 3,200 Canadian deaths annually.

  • COVID-19 Vaccinations Available to All Residents over the Age of 6 Months

    PORT HOPE, ON (October 30, 2023) – Starting today, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise residents that the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine is now available to all residents six months of age and older. Previously the vaccine was only available to those at high risk or 65 years of age and older.

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    Drug Poisoning Opioid Overdose Alert Issued for Northumberland County

    PORT HOPE, ON (October 24, 2023) – An opioid overdose alert is being issued for Northumberland County after an increase in suspected opioid drug poisonings was reported. 

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    Board of Health Meeting Scheduled for October 19, 2023

    PORT HOPE, ON (October 12, 2022) - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community that the next Board of Health meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.

  • HKPR District Health Unit Celebrates World Mental Health Day 2023

    October 5, 2023 – As we approach World Mental Health Day, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is proud to join the global community in recognizing World Mental Health Day 2023, which falls on October 10th. This year's theme, "Mental health is a universal human right," emphasizes our commitment to promoting mental well-being for all.

  • COVID-19 Vaccinations Available to High-Risk and 65 Years and Older

    October 3, 2023 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise residents that the XBB.1.5 COVID-19 vaccine will be available in the coming weeks for those at high risk and those aged 65 years and over.

  • HKPR District Health Unit Utilizes Baby-Friendly Initiative to Empower Parents

    October 1, 2023 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is proud to support the Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) as a designated organization to empower parents and promote optimal infant feeding practices.

  • Free Program Being Offered to Help Individuals Quit Smoking

    September 25, 2023 - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is urging residents to sign up for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients on the Net program (STOP on the Net program) if they would like help to quit smoking.


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