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More than 4,000 local students dancing their way to better health

For immediate releaseMonday, May 9, 2016

More than 4,000 local students dancing their way to better health

Kingston — Hearts will be pumping and feet will be tapping to the beat of the dance on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 and Wednesday, May 11, 2016, as more than 4,000 local students participate in KFL&A Public Health’s sixth annual Celebration of Dance.  Students from the Limestone District School Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board have been learning nine different...

[PSA] Falls prevention begins with you

Falls prevention begins with you

Kingston—KFL&A Public Health is offering a free 8-week “Stay on Your Feet” falls prevention program this spring in Napanee. There will be a weekly presentation on a different falls prevention topic,  15 minute nutrition and social break, and 45 minutes of Tai Chi. 

When:          Tuesday, May 10 to Tuesday, June 28, 201

Time:            10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location:      The Salvation Army, 82 Richard Street East, Napanee

For more information and to register, call KFL&A Public Health at...

Queen’s University and KFL&A Public Health host national symposium on Lyme disease

For immediate releaseThursday, April 21, 2016Queen’s University and KFL&A Public Health host national symposium on Lyme diseaseKingston—  KFL&A Public Health and Queen’s University are hosting a symposium on Lyme disease research on Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22, 2016.  The focus of the two-day symposium is to discuss and to coordinate future research, and efforts towards preventing, monitoring, diagnosing and treating Lyme disease on a national level.By bringing medical expertise from...

Cancellation of KFL&A Public Health’s programs and services on Friday, March 25 and Monday, March 28, 2016

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Cancellation of KFL&A Public Health’s programs and services on Friday, March 25 and Monday, March 28, 2016

KINGSTON—The schedule for some KFL&A Public Health programs and services will be cancelled over the next week, owing to the upcoming Easter weekend. 

KFL&A Public Health offices in Kingston, Cloyne, Napanee, and Sharbot Lake will be closed Friday, March 25 and Monday, March 28, 2016.  All offices will re-open on Tuesday, March 29, 2016.

On days...

Disruption of KFL&A Public Health programs and services on Tuesday, February 16, 2016

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Disruption of KFL&A Public Health programs and services on Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Kingston—KFL&A Public Health programs and services (including clinics), regularly scheduled for Tuesday, February 16, 2016, are closed. 

KFL&A Public Health’s Walk On program at the following locations are cancelled for today:

• Memorial Centre Walk 9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
• Perth Road Public School 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• Napanee District Secondary School 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• Rideau...

Cold weather health warning issued for KFL&A area

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Cold weather health warning issued for KFL&A area

Kingston—With Environment Canada’s forecast calling for temperatures to drop below -25°C tonight and periodically through the weekend, KFL&A Public Health is issuing a Cold Weather Health Warning for the KFL&A area.

Cold Weather Health Warnings are issued through the media by KFL&A Public Health when the temperature is forecast to be -25°C or colder, when a wind chill of -28°C or colder is forecast,...

Electronic Cigarettes Act (ECA) and changes to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA)

For immediate releaseWednesday, February 3, 2016Electronic Cigarettes Act (ECA) and changes to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act (SFOA)

Kingston – There are new rules for selling electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) under Ontario’s new Electronic Cigarettes Act (ECA).

As of January 1, 2016, the ECA states that it is illegal to:

• sell or supply e-cigarettes and their component parts (e.g., battery, atomizer) to anyone under 19 years of age.

Business owners are responsible for ensuring compliance with the law...

KFL&A Board of Health Chair and Vice-Chair re-elected for 2016

For immediate releaseTuesday, February 2, 2016

KFL&A Board of Health Chair and Vice-Chair re-elected for 2016

Kingston—The KFL&A Board of Health has re-elected Mr. Charles Simonds as Chair and Mr. Ian Wilson as Vice-Chair as its officials for 2016.  

“I am honoured to have been re-elected as the Chair of this influential and passionate Board,” said Mr. Simonds, a resident of Battersea.  “I am proud to serve the residents of the KFL&A area and pleased to be associated with an agency that provides...

Butt Out for National Non-Smoking Week

For immediate releaseMonday, January 18, 2016

Butt Out for National Non-Smoking Week

Kingston— Many Canadians continue to smoke, even though they know the risks. Smokers are encouraged to “butt out” their cigarettes permanently, and many use National Non-Smoking Week (NNSW) as an opportunity to quit. NNSW kicks off today and will run until January 23, 2016. This occasion has been observed during the third week in January for more than 37 years. With a wide variety of activities and participants...