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Notice of Board of Health Meeting

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

Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2018Time: 1:00 p.m.Location: 99 Advance Avenue, Napanee, Ontario, 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.--30--BOARD OF HEALTH

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 1:00 p.m. - Napanee Branch Office1. Call...

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KFL&A Public Health Property now Smoke-free and Vape-free

Kingston – KFL&A Public Health property, including all indoor and outdoor areas, and in vehicles on the property, are now smoke-free and vape-free. KFL&A Public Health is expanding its smoke-free workplace policy to include tobacco, cannabis, electronic cigarettes, and any similar product whose use generates smoke or vapour.

“Having a smoke- and vape-free property reflects our commitment to ensuring a healthy environment for our staff, volunteers, students, and visitors,” said Dr. Kieran Moore,...

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KFL&A Public Health Encourages the Community to make an Informed Decision on the use of Cannabis

Kingston –With the legalization of cannabis affecting the KFL&A area, KFL&A Public Health, Kingston Police, the City of Kingston, and Frontenac County Paramedic Services have partnered to develop a community education campaign. The partnership has launched a campaign called Hash out the Facts, which addresses six common misconceptions about cannabis. The campaign will be using the hashtag, #HashOutTheFacts to help spread current and future messages.

KFL&A Public Health recognizes that some...

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Radon is a Health Risk that Could be in Your Home

KINGSTON—Homeowners in the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington area may be eligible to receive a free test to measure the radon level in their homes. Starting October 1, 2018, eligible homeowners who are interested in participating in a radon testing study can apply for a free test through KFL&A Public Health at kflaph.ca/Radon.

Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium found in rocks and soils. You can’t see, taste or smell radon. It can...

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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, September 26, 2018Time: 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.--30--

BOARD OF HEALTH

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 1:00 (Boardroom)1. Call to...

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KFL&A Public Health Issues Extended Heat Warning

KINGSTON– KFL&A Public Health is issuing an extended heat warning to advise residents in Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area that the extended nature of 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 Saturday, July 14 and persist until Tuesday, July 17, 2018. Daytime high temperatures are anticipated to be in the low to mid thirties; overnight low...

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KFL&A Public Health Issues Extended Heat Warning

Kingston – KFL&A Public Health is issuing an extended heat warning to advise residents in Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area that the extended nature of 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 on Saturday of the Canada Day long weekend, with expected daytime highs in low to mid thirties, overnight temperatures only in the low twenties and with humidex...

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Strategies for Opioid De-Implementation in Primary Care Workshop

Kingston, ON —On Monday, June 11, 2018, KFL&A Public Health will be a satellite host for the upcoming workshop entitled Strategies for Opioid De-Implementation in Primary Care.

This one-day workshop is designed for inter-professional health (IPH) teams and will focus on the tools and approaches health professionals can start implementing right away with regards to opioid stewardship. Experts in the areas of pain, addiction, and medication management will share strategies with participants to help...

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Dance event inspires thousands of local students to get active

Kingston, ON —More than 7,500 local elementary students danced their way to better health this week during the annual Celebration of Dance event that took place at the Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada, Loughborough Public School, and Fairfield Elementary School. As part of the health and physical education curriculum, students from the Limestone District School Board (LDSB) and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) have been learning nine different dance...

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Walk On - Now available year-round

Kingston - KFL&A Public Health, in partnership with the City of Kingston, is for the first time offering year-round, indoor walking at two sites in Kingston – the INVISTA Centre in Kingston’s west end, and the new Rideau Heights Community Centre in the north end.

The Walk On program aims to increase physical activity for residents of KFL&A through free access to indoor walking opportunities. Walk On is led by trained volunteers and offers a safe, social and accessible walking environment for...

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