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Reminder to watch for blue-green algae in local waterways

KINGSTON–KFL&A Public Health is reminding residents that blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) is a common seasonal occurrence in regional waterways.  These bacteria occur worldwide and some species produce toxins that can affect animals and humans.

Blue-green algae has been found in numerous waterways in the KFL&A area over the past number of years. Algal blooms may occur in the coming weeks. On lakes and rivers where blue-green algae blooms are present, people who use the surface water, including...

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[News]: KFL&A Public Health Issues Heat Warning

KINGSTON– KFL&A Public Health is issuing a heat warning to advise residents in Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area that the hot and humid weather that will be affecting parts of this area, may have adverse health effects.  According to Environment Canada, the hot weather conditions will start Sunday, August 5, 2018 and persist until Tuesday August 7, 2018. Daytime high temperatures are anticipated to be in the low- to mid-thirties, overnight low temperatures may not go below twenty...

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Alert: Rise of opioid-related overdoses in KFL&A area

KINGSTON – KFL&A Public Health is issuing an alert to warn residents about a recent rise in opioid-related overdoses and resultant hospital admissions in the last two weeks within the KFL&A region.

Recent data provided by local authorities and health care providers indicates the urgent need for continued action to expand the opioid response as opioid-related overdoses continue to increase in our region and across the province, and as more and more drugs (opioids and stimulants) are being...

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KFL&A Public Health reminds residents to stay cool during hot and humid weather

KINGSTON – KFL&A Public Health is advising residents of Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area to be mindful of the hot and humid temperatures and take the necessary steps to avoid heat related illnesses.

Heat illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat fainting, heat edema (i.e., swelling of hands, feet, and ankles), heat rash, and heat cramps (i.e., muscle cramps). It is important to watch for signs and symptoms for yourself, as well as those who are at risk. Signs and...

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Overdose Prevention Site to host open house

KINGSTON – The Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) at Street Health Centre, a site of Kingston Community Health Centres, is hosting an open house on Thursday, June 28, 2018 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. In addition, an information and training session, open to any members of the public wishing to gain more information about the crisis and the influence of trauma as a driving factor in the opioid crisis, is being hosted, in partnership with KFL&A Public Health, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 115 Barrack Street...

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Overdose Prevention Site Funding Announced for Kingston

KINGSTON – The number of opioid overdoses continues to rise across Ontario, and to address this present and growing problem in our community, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care announced funding for an Overdose Prevention Site at Kingston Community Health Centre - Street Health Centre earlier today.

An Overdose Prevention Site (OPS) is a safe, supportive space where people may engage in the supervised consumption of their substances. This supervision reduces the likelihood of adverse...

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2018 Celebration of Dance

Kingston, ON—More than 7,500 local elementary students will dance their way to better health during KFL&A Public Health’s annual Celebration of Dance event.

This year’s Celebration of Dance will feature three sites to accommodate more students wishing to take part in the celebration:

Location: Fairfield Elementary School, 59 Kildare Avenue, Amherstview, ON

Number of students participating: Approximately 2300

Date: Monday, May 7, 2018

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Rain date: May 10 or 11

Location:

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[News]: Notice of Board of Health Meeting

Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s April meeting will be taking place as follows:

Date:                   Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Time:                   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 below.  Copies of the complete Board agenda, including all information items, are available upon request.

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“Brush Up on the Facts” Campaign Urges Parents to Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy

KINGSTON - KFL&A Public Health, along with the Ontario Association of Public Health Dentistry (OAPHD), and Public Health agencies across Ontario, has launched an awareness campaign for Oral Health Month. The “Brush Up on the Facts: Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy” campaign is geared to parents and focuses on the impact dental health has on children’s healthy growth and development. It is also promoting the free dental programs and services that are available for eligible children 0 to 17 years in the...

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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 fentanyl in illicit street...

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