2010

07/23/10:
Peterborough’s Medical Officer of Health appeals to MP Del Mastro to save the long-form Census

07/07/10:
Board of Health Meets July 7

07/05/10:
Smog Alert Issued for Peterborough Region

06/22/10:
Fight the Bite: Health Unit Begins West Nile Virus Surveillance

06/21/10:
Health Unit Testing Water At Local Beaches Following Weekend Sewage Spill

06/21/10:
Health Unit Alerts Community of Raw Sewage Spill in Lakefield


06/11/10:
Food Premises in Peterborough Area Latest to be Contacted by Imposter Public Health Inspectors

06/07/10:
Board of Health Meets June 9

06/07/10:
Free New Resource Kit Can Help Local Residents Plan Home Renovations That Pay Off in Safety


06/04/10:
Health Unit Leads the Province in Release of
New Pandemic Influenza Plan

05/31/10:
New Canadian Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids Welcomed by Peterborough Drug Strategy Task Force

05/27/10:
Project Grants Available for Healthy School Initiatives

05/25/10:
Health Unit Advises Precautions for Extreme Heat

05/14/10:
Community Celebrates 12 Years of Health For Life

05/13/10:
Health Unit’s Medicine Cleanout Campaign Increased Prescription Returns to Pharmacies by 250%

05/07/10:
Holy Cross Students Call on Ontario Government to Ban Tanning Beds


05/04/10:
Protect Your Pet from Rabies:  It’s the Law

04/29/10:
Peterborough County-City Health Unit to Host Free Prenatal Health Fair on May 3


04/28/10:
Health Unit Offering Free Workshop on Healthy Community Planning on May 4

04/26/10:
First Ever Smoke-Free Policy Passes in Peterborough County

04/15/10:
Information for Health Care Professionals
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Update

04/14/10:
New Smoke-Free Policies for Subsidized Housing Established in Peterborough and Millbrook

04/13/10:
Board of Health Meets April 14

04/12/10:
Health Unit Launches Medicine Cleanout Campaign to Keep Local Youth Safe

04/09/10:
New Expiry Date for Unused Adjuvanted H1N1 Vaccine (Arepanrix)

04/07/10:
Community Action Plan Report Promotes
Healthy Public Spaces

03/23/10:
Health Unit “Hole in Fun” Event on March 26
Adds Unique Challenges to Mini-Putting

03/17/10:
Health Unit Investigating Local Outbreak of Invasive Group A Streptococcus

03/16/10:
Ontarians Warned Not To Eat Food Products Contaminated With Listeriosis

03/09/10:
“Pin Pals” Event on March 12 Mixes Bowling and Sexual Health Education for Local Youth

03/01/10
What Does “Product of Canada” Mean, Anyway?

02/11/10:
Sexual Health Team at the Health Unit Offers Tips for Healthy Relationships

02/09/10
Board of Health Meets February 10
Location: Peterborough County-City Health Unit Board Room

02/04/10
Challenging Body Image Stereotypes with Barbie: Health Unit Youth Group to Host “Barbie Jamming” Event on February 6

01/29/10:
Health Unit Offers Tips to Minimize Driver Distractions to Keep Our Roads Safe

01/25/10:
Want to Quit Smoking? Smokers Encouraged to Bring a Buddy to
Health Unit “Quit Night” on January 28


01/21/10:
Peterborough County-City Health Unit to Host Free Prenatal Health Fair on January 25

01/18/10:
Health Unit Kicks Off National Non-Smoking Week By Helping Smokers Kick the Habit

01/05/10:
St. Peter’s Secondary School Gets Into the Olympic Spirit Thanks to Healthy School Grant