September 19, 2023 – This fall the HKPR District Health Unit is teaming up again with participating veterinarians throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes, County of Haliburton and Northumberland County to provide Reduced-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics so more dogs and cats can be protected.

June 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, September 21, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.

August 29, 2023 – The HKPR District Health Unit and Peterborough Public Health have partnered to deliver the Nurse-Family Partnership Program, an evidence-based home visiting service that ensures young expecting parents receive personal support during pregnancy and after the child is born up to two years of age. Full Story.

August 28, 2023 – The HKPR District Health Unit would like to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on Thursday, August 31, 2023, by acknowledging all of those who have lost their lives, and those who have been left behind, due to drug poisoning and promoting community events to raise awareness. Full Story.

August 25, 2023 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) has issued a drug poisoning alert for the City of Kawartha Lakes due to an increase in suspected drug poisonings within the last seven days. Full Story.

August 25, 2023 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to commend Food for Kids City of Kawartha Lakes (Food for Kids CKL) on their commitment towards successfully implementing Student Nutrition Programs (SNPs) at all 32 local public schools. Full Story

August 23, 2023 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is inviting residents and visitors to explore their new website (hkpr.on.ca), redeveloped with a vision to better promote the role of public health, and redesigned for a better end user experience including improved navigation and functionality. Full Story.

August 21, 2023 – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is reminding residents to protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes as positive cases of West Nile virus (WNv) appear in animals within the district area. Full Story.

July 18, 2023 – As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, extreme heat conditions will become more frequent and intense. Rising temperatures pose significant health risks and require proactive measures to protect you and your family from the challenges of extreme heat. Full Story.

July 11, 2023 – The 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 file with the Health Unit. Full Story.