Peterborough Public Health News

Archives for "February 2019"


Royal Gardens Outbreak #019

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 28, 2019

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. The following facilities in Peterborough County and City are experiencing an […]

Royal Gardens Outbreak Enteric – #018

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 25, 2019

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. The following facilities in Peterborough County and City are experiencing an […]

Riverview Manor LTC Outbreak Manor – #017

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 20, 2019

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. The following facilities in Peterborough County and City are experiencing an […]

February – How to Eat Now Part of Canada’s Food Guide

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 20, 2019

Canada’s Food Guide has grown up. Making its latest debut just a couple of weeks ago, it’s based on the most up to date evidence, it’s available on a mobile app, and it’s never been easier to follow: half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables, a quarter should be whole grains and the […]

Parents: Did You Receive an Immunization Notice from Us?

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 19, 2019

Parents: Did You Receive an Immunization Notice from Us? Peterborough Public Health Mails 1,900 Notices Regarding Incomplete Student Immunization Records Peterborough Public Health (PPH) is asking all parents to ensure they’ve submitted their child’s current immunization records to avoid school suspensions later this year. “Many parents don’t realize it’s their responsibility to keep their local […]

Board of Health Feb/13 Meeting Summary

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 15, 2019

Delegation: Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) PRHC’s Board Chair Adair Ireland-Smith and President & CEO Dr. Peter McLaughlin provided an update to the Board of Health on the hospital’s 2018 accomplishments. Highlights included the opening of a children’s cancer clinic and the introduction of a downtown Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic run to support […]

Canterbury Gardens OVER Outbreak – #016

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 15, 2019

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. The following facilities in Peterborough County and City are experiencing an […]

Board of Health Meets February 13 at 5:30 pm

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 08, 2019

Board of Health Meets February 13 at 5:30  Location: J.K. Edwards Board Room, Peterborough Public Health, Jackson Square, 185 King St., Third Floor  Media and the community are advised that the next Board of Health meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. To download the agenda and the online board […]

Riverview Manor Influenza A Outbreak – #015

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 08, 2019

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. The following facilities in Peterborough County and City are experiencing an […]

Lakefield Extendicare Outbreak Over – #014

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 06, 2019

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. The following facilities in Peterborough County and City are experiencing an […]

Riverview & Applewood Outbreak Over – #012

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 05, 2019

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over.  If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. Alert Date:  2019-01-31 Time:  11:15 am (Alert #012)  

Local Vaccination Efforts Helped Wipe Out Polio in the Western World

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 05, 2019

Former Medical Officer of Health to Present at Back to the Future Event This Saturday Dr. Garry Humphreys, former local Medical Officer of Health, will share the fascinating history of the local contribution to global polio prevention in the 1950s during the Back to the Future event on Saturday, February 9, 2019. “Polio was a serious […]

Fairhaven Outbreak Over – #013

BY Communications | PUBLISHED: Feb 05, 2019

This table is updated when a new outbreak is declared, when a causative agent is identified and/or when an outbreak is declared over. If you have questions about these outbreaks, please contact the facility. For further information, call Infectious Diseases program staff at 705-743-1000. The following facilities in Peterborough County and City are experiencing an […]

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