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World No Tobacco Day 2025
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2025 10:07 AM
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), an occasion to draw attention to the harms of commercial tobacco use and to encourage quit attempts among people who smoke or vape. It is important to recognize the distinction between harmful commercial tobacco and traditional tobacco, which is sacred to many Indigenous Peoples, and used in cultural ceremonies, prayers, and offerings.
This year’s WNTD theme set by the World Health Organization is “Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics on Tobacco...
Media release: Board of Health Update for May 2025
Posted on Thursday, May 29, 2025 08:26 AM
The South East Health Unit (SEHU) Board of Health met today in Belleville for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda package is available online.
New operating name
The Board endorsed a recommendation by the Governance Committee to adopt Southeast Public Health (SEPH) and Santé publique du Sud-Est (SPSE) as the new operational names of the merged health unit. The name reflects the agency’s expanded region, and the initials SEPH are a nod to the southeast direction on a compass, and emphasize...
SEHU Board of Health Update for April 2025
Posted on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 03:51 PM
The South East Health Unit (SEHU) Board of Health met today in Kingston for their regular monthly meeting. The agenda package is available online.
Public health funding
Following a presentation by John Wickson, Manager of Finance, illustrating the need for sustainable public health funding to keep pace with inflation, population growth, and the growing scope and complexity of public health work, the Board passed a motion to request participation in the Ministry of Health’s review of the public...
South East Health Unit reporting new measles exposure locations
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 04:26 PM
South East Health Unit (SEHU) is advising residents of potential measles exposure at several sites in the southeast region related to a new single positive case of measles.
If you attended the following locations at these dates and times, you may have been exposed to measles:
If you were at any of the above locations during the exposure times:
1. Check vaccination records to ensure protection from measles.
- Immunity requires two doses of a measles vaccine or proof of immunity through a laboratory...
South East Health Unit reporting new measles exposures in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties
Posted on Friday, April 11, 2025 04:02 PM
South East Health Unit (SEHU) is advising the community of additional measles exposures in Picton, Bloomfield, and Trenton.
If you were present at these locations during these timeframes and are:
immunocompromised (regardless of age or immunity)
- born after 1970 and not up to date with your vaccinations
- an infant less than 12 months
- pregnant
- a health-care provider or childcare/education worker and do not have two doses of measles vaccine or evidence of immunity
please call public health at 613-966-5500...
South East Health Unit is investigating exposures to a confirmed measles case
Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:35 PM
South East Health Unit (SEHU) is advising residents of potential measles exposure at several sites in the southeast region related to a new single positive case of measles.
This is in addition to three other unrelated measles exposure locations SEHU identified in Kingston earlier this week for a different positive case of measles.
This case is also unrelated to a measles outbreak previously identified in the Hastings region.
If you attended the following locations at these dates and times, you may...
South East Health Unit (SEHU) is investigating exposures to a confirmed measles case
Posted on Sunday, April 06, 2025 03:40 PM
Kingston – South East Health Unit (SEHU) is investigating a confirmed case of measles in the Kingston region. Four instances of potential measles exposures have been identified. If you attended these locations at these dates and times, you may have been exposed to measles:
If you were at any of the above locations during the exposure times:
1. Check vaccination records to ensure protection from measles.
- Immunity requires two doses of a measles vaccine or proof of immunity through a blood test. If...
Vaccines remain the best protection against measles during ongoing outbreak
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2025 04:27 PM
The South East Health Unit (SEHU, formerly Hastings Prince Edward Public Health; Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health; and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit) is urging residents to make sure their immunizations are up to date amid the largest measles outbreak in the province in 30 years. As of March 12, 2025, Ontario has reported a total of 372 measles cases (277 confirmed, 95 probable) associated with this outbreak occurring in 11 public health units....
PSA: Stay safe during a power outage.
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2025 11:20 AM
Environment Canada has issued a weather alert for the region, warning of a major spring ice storm. Significant ice accumulation caused by freezing rain is expected. The storm is expected to start late Friday and continue though Monday and power outages may occur.
Protect yourself during a power outage with the following tips.
- Drinking water safety:
- If you are on a well and rely on an electric water pump, store extra water for drinking, cooking, and sanitation.
- Consider boiling or using bottled water...
Vaccines remain the best protection during ongoing measles outbreak
Posted on Monday, March 17, 2025 09:09 AM
The South East Health Unit (SEHU, formerly Hastings Prince Edward Public Health; Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health; and the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit) is urging residents to make sure their immunizations are up to date amid the largest measles outbreak in the province in 30 years. As of March 12, 2025, Ontario has reported a total of 372 measles cases (277 confirmed, 95 probable) associated with this outbreak occurring in 11 public health units....
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