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Notice of Board of Health Meeting
Posted on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 04:45 AM
Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s June meeting will be taking place as follows:Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2019Time: 1:00 p.m.Location: 221 Portsmouth Avenue, Kingston, Ontario, Main Boardroom (please enter the main entrance of the building)A copy of the Board agenda is attached. Copies of the complete Board agenda, including all information items, are available upon request.
Cancellation of KFL&A Public Health programs and services on afternoon of Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Posted on Monday, June 03, 2019 04:15 AM
For immediate release Monday, June 3, 2019KINGSTON—KFL&A Public Health programs and services, regularly scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2019 are being cancelled as staff, management, and board members participate in the agency’s annual recognition event. Office closures on June 4, 2019 are as follows:· Kingston Office will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.· Napanee Office will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.· Sharbot Lake Office will be closed from 10:30 a.m. to...
Celebrate World No Tobacco Day on May 31
Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2019 11:00 AM
Kingston - Every year on May 31, the World Health Organization and partners around the world celebrate World No Tobacco Day. For over 30 years, the day has highlighted the health risks associated with tobacco use and aims to advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. This year, the campaign is raising awareness about the negative impacts of tobacco use on lung health.
Tobacco smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer and is also the leading cause of chronic obstructive...
Health Promotion as a Core Function of Public Health, letter from BOH Chair to Honourable Christine Elliott
Posted on Thursday, May 23, 2019 11:00 AM
May 23, 2019
VIA: Electronic Mail (christine.elliott@pc.ola.org)
Honourable Christine ElliottMinister of Health and Long-Term Care and Deputy Premier of OntarioHepburn Block10th Floor80 Grosvenor StreetToronto, ON M7A 1E9
Dear Minister Elliott:
RE: Health Promotion as a Core Function of Public Health
The Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Board of Health passed the following motion at its May 22, 2019 meeting:
THAT the KFL&A Board of Health strongly urge the Government of Ontario to...
Over 2,200 Students Achieve Personal Running Goal
Posted on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 04:30 AM
Over 2,200 Students Achieve Personal Running Goal
Kingston— Over 2,200 students, some as young as 5 years of age, have crossed the finish line after running the total distance of either a full marathon (42.2 kilometres) or a half marathon (21.1 kilometres). Students representing 15 schools from within the Limestone District School Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board completed the final leg of their personal race this week at CaraCo Home Field, wrapping up another...
KFL&A Board of Health Issues Resolution for No-fault Compensation for Adverse Effects Following Immunization
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2019 05:00 AM
KFL&A Board of Health Issues Resolution for No-fault Compensation for Adverse Effects Following Immunization
For immediate release
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
KINGSTON – Vaccination is among public health’s greatest achievements in terms of reducing the illness and death associated with disease. Vaccines are safe and effective, but like any medicine, they can cause side effects. There were approximately 8 million doses of vaccine distributed in Ontario in 2016, resulting in 19 serious adverse events...
KFL&A Board of Health Issues Resolution to Protect the Environment
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2019 04:45 AM
KINGSTON – Climate change is causing more extreme weather events such as heavy rains, flooding and prolonged heat waves. With the City of Kingston’s recent declaration of a climate emergency, the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Board of Health is advocating for climate change as a public health issue.
“Climate change has impacts on our health including effects such as temperature-related morbidity and mortality, poor air quality, food and water contamination, altered exposure...
Carfentanil found in KFL&A area
Posted on Friday, February 15, 2019 02:00 PM
Carfentanil found in KFL&A area
KINGSTON – According to community acquired data, local authorities strongly believe carfentanil is circulating the KFL&A area.
Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid not intended for human use, that is similar to fentanyl, but is 100 times more lethal. Depending on the purity of the drug, carfentanil can be more toxic than fentanyl, and 100 times more toxic than morphine. This means carfentanil can be deadly in extremely small amounts.
The contamination of carfentanil and...
IPAC Lapse at a Kingston Dental Clinic
Posted on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 05:30 AM
February 13, 2019, Kingston, ON – KFL&A Public Health and a local dentist (in Kingston, Ontario), are working together to contact patients about a potential risk of bloodborne infection. Patients of Dr. K. Luco Dentistry Professional Corporation who received treatment between January 1, 2010 and January 16, 2019 are being advised to make an appointment with their health care provider to discuss testing for bloodborne infections, specifically hepatitis B, hepatitis C and human immunodeficiency...
Disruption of KFL&A Public Health programs and services on Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Posted on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 06:30 AM
KINGSTON—KFL&A Public Health offices and all programs and services (including clinics), regularly scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 2019, are cancelled as of 12:00 p.m. Regular services and programs are scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, pending local weather conditions.
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