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Smoke-Free Ontario Act now includes ban on cannabis and vaping use in specific locations

Kingston – With the legalization of cannabis in Canada and new laws in Ontario, KFL&A Public Health is reminding the public that the smoking of tobacco or cannabis and the vaping of any substance is banned in many places within our community.

Erin Vretteas, Tobacco Enforcement Officer with KFL&A Public Health said that with the passing of the Ontario’s Cannabis Statute Law Amendment Act on October 17, 2018, smoking cannabis and the use of vapour products, such as e-cigarettes, is banned in the...

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Soccer leagues awarded for promoting healthier choices

KINGSTON—The Frontenac Soccer Association and Greater Napanee Soccer Club have each won a $500 gift card to Canadian Tire to be used towards new soccer equipment for having the highest number of teams participating in KFL&A Public Health's Super Snacks Challenge.

Soccer leagues, coaches and parents in KFL&A were invited in May 2018 to participate in the Super Snacks Challenge by pledging to bring veggies, fruit, and water as a sideline snack during games to replace sugary snack foods and drinks....

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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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