All offices, clinics and classes will resume regular operations on September 20, 2022.

PORT HOPE, ON (September 16, 2022) – In accordance with the national holiday in commemoration for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on September 8th, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) offices will be closed on Monday, September 19, 2022.

All HKPR District Health Unit run classes, clinics or meetings are cancelled whether these were to be held in the Health Unit office or in a community meeting space or school. Please note the following changes to Health Unit business:

• GO-VAXX Clinic on September 19th, at the Bewdley Community Centre, 7060 Lake St.,from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.will continue to run as scheduled.
• The COVID Immunization Clinic scheduled on September 19th, at the Knights of Columbus, Cobourg will be cancelled. If you have a scheduled appointment for September 19th, you will receive an email to rebook through the Provincial Booking System (PBS). There are a number of appointments still available on September 20th.
• Well Water Testing Sample drop-off deadline changes are as follows:
  • Port Hope –Friday, September 16 at 10:30 a.m.
  • Lindsay –Friday, September 16 at 11:45 a.m.
  • Haliburton –Thursday September 15 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Well Water Testing Sample drop-off will resume as on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.
• Sexual Health Clinics will resume Tuesday September 20th as scheduled.

More information regarding events and books of condolences can be found by visiting the Government of Canada’s Commemoration for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II webpage.

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Media Contact: Ashley Beaulac, Manager of Communication Services, HKPR District Health Unit, 1-866-888-4577 ext. 1212, abeaulac@hkpr.on.ca

About the Haliburton, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Unit
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit provides important public health programs and services to residents in Northumberland County, Haliburton County, and the City of Kawartha Lakes. Our dedicated team of public health professionals, led by our Medical Officer of Health, promote healthy living, protect against disease, and prevent illness and injury. We work with health care providers and community partners to address emerging health issues, service gaps and social inequities to support residents in being well and reaching their full potential. Our values of trust, engagement, accountability, and leadership guide what we do every day. Learn more at www.hkpr.on.ca.