June 25, 2024 –The HKPR District Health Unit is pleased to announce the availability of Sexual Health Clinic appointments in the County of Haliburton.

June 21, 2024 — The HKPR District Health Unit is advising that the Heat Warning Alert issued on June 17, 2024 and the Extended Heat Warning Alert issued on June 19, 2024 for the County of Haliburton, City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County has ended effective today.

June 18, 2024 — The HKPR District Health Unit is informing the City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County that a Special Air Quality Statement has been issued by Environment Canada as the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) will reach a level of 7, indicating high air pollution levels due to hot and sunny conditions.

June 17, 2024 – As we move into warmer weather, the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit is sharing reminders of the significant health risks people can experience during extreme heat conditions, and how individuals and families can best prepare and stay protected this summer.

June 17, 2024 — The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) District Health Unit is informing [the County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes and Northumberland County that Environment Canada is forecasting hot, humid weather starting Monday, June 17th through most of the week.

June 14, 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, June 20, at 9:30 a.m.

The Clinic Physician provides medical care to the clients of Sexual Health Clinics in accordance with the objectives of the Sexual Health Services Program, the Policies and Procedures of the Health Unit, applicable legislation, and regulations of their profession.

June 13, 2024 – As the summer season approaches, the HKPR District Health Unit will be launching its Beach Water Monitoring program, providing regular E. coli test results across 56 monitored public beaches within the County of Haliburton, the City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County.

June 12, 2024 - The HKPR District Health Unit is issuing an alert due to a notable increase in suspected opioid drug poisonings in Northumberland County. There is also a trending increase of drug poisonings in the City of Kawartha Lakes and County of Haliburton.