Media Relations

News Releases

2010
August 31 - Health Unit Releases 2009 Annual Report (PDF)
August 30 - West Nile Virus Activity on the Rise in Ontario (PDF)
August 25 - Health Unit Looking for two Dogs Involved in Separate Biting Incidents in Stratford (PDF)
July 30 - Indecently Exposed Youth (PDF)
July 29 - Mosquito Larval Control Set to Begin in Perth County (PDF)
July 15 - In motion Month Expanding(PDF)
July 14 - Male and Female Volunteers Over the Age of 18 Needed for Teen Esteem and Elements Programs This Fall (PDF)
July 8 - New Laws Ban the Sale of Flavoured Cigarillos to Protect Children from Tobacco (PDF)
July 5- How to Survive the Summer Heat and Smog (PDF)
June 29 - Prenatal Health Fairs are Expanding to Include Local Service Providers and Businesses (PDF)
June 22 - Tips for Safe Cooking on the Barbeque (PDF)
Attachment: Temperature Requirements for Hazardous Foods (PDF)
June 22 - Health Unit Looking for a Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford (PDF)
June 17 - MovingON Committee Receives Provincial and Regional Recognition (PDF)
June 10 - Health Unit Warns Local Food Premises of Inspection Scam (PDF)
June 10 - Free Adult Vaccination Clinic for Tetanus-Diphtheria (PDF)
May 18 - West Nile Virus Surveillance Begins for 2010 (PDF)
Attachment: Examples of standing water around the home (JPG)
May 18 - It's the Health Unit Calling. Don't Hang Up! (PDF)
May 4 - Emergency Preparedness Begins with YOU - Know the Hazards in Your Community (PDF)
April 29 - Huron-Perth in motion Reacts to Physical Activity Report (PDF)
April 28 - May is Rabies Awareness Month. Make Sure Your Pets are Protected! (PDF)
April 22 - Public Forum Highlights Connectedness As the Key to Healthy Schools (PDF)
April 16 - Keep Walking 'n Rolling Stratford! (PDF)
April 16 - Free Prenatal Health Fair in Listowel on April 27 (PDF)
April 8 - Come on Stratford, Let's Walk 'N Roll Again!! (PDF)
April 7 - The Health Unit Acknowledges and Thanks Volunteers during National Volunteer Week (PDF)
March 29 - Come on Stratford, Let's Walk 'N Roll! (PDF)
March 25 - School Suspensions: April 21 - Don't Forget to Report Immunization Records to Health Unit (PDF)
March 18 - March 24 Marks World Tuberculosis Day (PDF)
March 17 - Free Prenatal Health Fair in Stratford on March 23 (PDF)
March 16 - Don't Forget to Test Your Well Water This Spring. World Water Day is March 22 (PDF)
March 10 - Driven to Quit Smoking Challenge Draws 295 Entries in Perth County! (PDF)
March 3 - New On-Line Game Helps Teens Learn to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (PDF)
February 18 - Perth County Commits to Making our Communities Better for Walkers and Bikers (PDF)
February 18 - Time is Running Out! Join the Thousands Who Have Registered for The Driven to Quit Challenge (PDF)
February 5 - Immunization Reminder to Parents of High School Aged Children (PDF)
January 20 - Environmental Health Week Celebrates Work of Local Professionals (PDF)
January 20 - Health Unit Releases Results of 2009 Tobacco Retailer Test Shopping (PDF)
January 18 - Last Chance to Get your Free Flu Shot on January 27 (PDF)
January 13 - Show Us Your Drive! Driven to Quit Challenge Launched (PDF)
January 6 - Young but Mighty: 400 Elementary Students to Participate in Leadership Workshop (PDF)
January 4 - 2008 Health Unit Annual Report Now Available (PDF)

2009
December 7 - Health Unit Looking for a Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford (PDF)
December 1 - Health Unit Moves into Phase 3 of Immunization Program and Announces Seasonal Influenza Clinics for All (PDF)
November 27 - Health Unit Announces Additional H1N1 Clinics and More Info about Seasonal Flu Clinics (PDF)
November 23 - Parents with Kids Who Require 2nd Dose of H1N1 Encouraged to Visit Clinics as Soon as Possible (PDF)
November 20 - H1N1 Community Clinics Ending December 1 (PDF)
November 20 - Operation Melon Continues in the Fall (PDF)
November 18 - Health Unit Announces Clinics in Local High Schools (PDF)
November 17 - H1N1 Clinics Now Open to All Perth County Residents (PDF)
November 16 - More Information on second dose of H1N1 vaccine for children (PDF)
November 13 - H1N1 Priority Groups Further Expanded; Guidelines regarding second dose for children (PDF)
November 12 - H1N1 Priority Groups Expanded (PDF)
November 9 - Two H1N1 Clinics Added for the Week of November 9 (PDF)
November 5 - Unadjuvanted H1N1 Vaccine Now Available for Pregnant Women (PDF)
November 3 - Free Car Seat Clinic on Saturday November 7 in Stratford (PDF)
November 2 - H1N1 Clinics Continue with Priority Groups (PDF)
October 28 - New On-Line Tool to Help Identify Influenza Symptoms (PDF)
October 26 - Health Unit Confirms Increased Influenza Activity and Recent Death (PDF)
October 23 - Prenatal Health Fair in Listowel on November 3 CANCELLED (PDF)
October 23 - There's Still Time to be "in motion" This Month! (PDF)
October 22 - H1N1 Flu Shot Clinics for Priority Groups starting October 26 (PDF)
October 20 - Health Unit is Ready to Go with H1N1 Vaccine Clinics for Priority Groups (PDF)
October 7 - Parents "movingON" Local Event Helps Create a More Walking and Biking Friendly Perth County (PDF)
October 1 - Parents asked to help track local illness through School Health Monitoring Program (PDF)
October 1 - Seasonal Flu Shots Available for Those 65 Years of Age and Older and Residents of Long-Term Care Homes (PDF)
September 21 - How will you get "in motion" during October's in motion month? (PDF)
September 21 - Breastfeeding Mothers: Come Celebrate! (PDF)
September 16 - Health Unit Reminds Perth County Residents about Routine Immunization at Rotary Event (PDF)
September 4 - Free Prenatal Health Fair in Stratford on September 15 (PDF)
August 27 - September 6-12: Free "Mocktails" for Pregnant Women in Celebration of International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day (PDF)
August 14 - Health Unit Looking for a Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Stratford (PDF)
August 11 - Last Call for Volunteers for Elements and Teen Esteem Programs! (PDF)
August 4 - World Health Organization Group: Tanning Beds Cause Cancer (PDF)
July 16 - Second Confirmed Case of H1N1 Flu Virus in Perth County (PDF)
July 13 - Male and Female Volunteers over the Age of 18 Needed for Teen Esteem and Elements Programs This Fall (PDF)
July 10 - Mosquito Larval Control Set to Begin in Perth County (PDF)
July 10 - Local Youth Groups Benefit from Grants (PDF)
July 6 - First Confirmed Case of H1N1 Flu Virus in Perth County (PDF)
June 30 - Helping Kids Stay Healthy at Camp this Summer (PDF)
June 29 - Free Car Seat Clinic on Saturday, July 11 in Stratford (PDF)
June 19 - Youth Action Alliance Tobacco Program Discontinued. Local THINK Group Receives Funding Cut. (PDF)
June 16 - Where's the Shade? Local Schools Receive Funds to Plant Trees and Shade Structures. (PDF)
June 11 - World Health Organization Declares Pandemic. Local Response Remains Vigilant. (PDF)
June 8 - Tips for Safe Cooking on the Barbeque (PDF)
June 5 - Free Car Seat Clinic on June 12 in Stratford (PDF)
June 1 - West Nile Virus Surveillance Begins for 2009. No Testing for Dead Birds This Year. (PDF)
June 1 - What do you do when the power goes out? Be prepared! (PDF)
May 22 - Free Disposal of Old Children's Products (PDF)
May 21 - Calling all Parents: June 3 Presentation Addresses Child Behaviour (PDF)
May 14 - May is Rabies Awareness Month. Protect your Pets! (PDF)
May 13 - Be Safe and Be Seen! Regional Injury Prevention Group Promotes Safe Physical Activity (PDF)
May 12 - Get Your Motor Running... Get Out on the Highway in your Smoke-Free Vehicle (PDF)

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