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.

July 10, 2023 – The HKPR District Health Unit would like to remind the public that under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017, tobacco products, vapour products and cannabis are prohibited around outdoor grounds of recreational facilities, school grounds and restaurants or bar patios. Full Story.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 21, 2023) – A new report released today by the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) sheds light on the significant health risks posed by climate change in the HKPR District Health Unit area. The Climate Change Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment report emphasizes that climate change is not just an environmental issue but also the "biggest global health threat of the 21st century”.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 13, 2023) - The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit would like to advise media and the community of an upcoming Board of Health meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 9:30 a.m.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 7, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to advise residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County that the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) has now moved to high risk due to smoke from ongoing forest fires.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 6, 2023) – As the summer season approaches, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) will be launching its Beach Water Monitoring program, providing regular E. coli test results across the 53 monitored public beaches within County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County.

PORT HOPE, ON (June 5, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) would like to reassure residents of the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County that the outdoor air quality health index or ‘haze’ caused by the ongoing forest fires is considered moderate risk.

Matthew Vrooman brings several years of healthcare experience.

PRESS RELEASE | PORT HOPE, ON (May 25, 2023) – The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Vrooman to the role of Director of Corporate Services, and the newest member of its Senior Leadership Team. Vrooman began on May 15.

PORT HOPE, ON (May 23, 2023) – As the spring season blooms, so does the concern surrounding vector-borne diseases. Among the most prominent threats are ticks and Lyme disease, along with mosquitoes and West Nile virus. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) encourages residents to remain vigilant and take proactive measures to minimize the risk of these diseases.