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Get immunized against influenza now
Posted on Monday, October 24, 2016 12:15 PM
Kingston– The sooner that a person is immunized against influenza, the sooner that she or he and vulnerable people around them are protected from this contagious and potentially dangerous illness. KFL&A Public Health recommends that all KFL&A area residents, not just the young and the elderly, get immunized as soon as possible.
“Waiting until influenza is in our community is too late to be immunized,” said Dr. Ian Gemmill, Medical Officer of Health for KFL&A Public Health. “The only way to...
Notice of Board of Health meeting
Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 05:15 AM
For immediate releaseTuesday, September 28, 2016
Notice of Board of Health meeting
Kingston—The Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Board of Health’s May meeting will be taking place as follows:
Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2016Time: 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...
Healthy food options at KFL&A area recreation centres fuel families to play
Posted on Friday, September 09, 2016 09:30 AM
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Friday, September 9, 2016
Kingston – Children and youth perform their best on a sports field, ice rink, or court when they are fuelled up with healthy food and hydrated with water. In 2015, KFL&A Public Health conducted a survey about the food and drinks available in recreation centres within our communities. Seventy-three percent of survey respondents indicated that they buy food and drinks at the canteens or vending machines in KFL&A area recreation centres. The top reason...
KFL&A community to recognize International FASD Awareness Day
Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2016 12:45 PM
For immediate releaseWednesday, September 7, 2016Kingston—On Friday, September 9, 2016, the Kingston Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Action Network is hosting its annual FASD Breakfast to recognize International FASD Awareness Day. A number of community partners and stakeholders are registered to take part in the upcoming event to raise awareness regarding the challenges of individuals and families who live with FASD.
The breakfast will feature guest speaker Dr. James Reynolds, professor...
Reminder to watch for blue-green algae in local waterways
Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 10:30 AM
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Tuesday, August 30, 2016
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 and has been found most recently in various points along the Rideau Canal system from Kingston to Cranberry...
Bootleg Fentanyl continues to pose deadly risk to our community
Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 05:45 AM
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Kingston – The dangerous and powerful drug, known as Bootleg Fentanyl, is present in the illicit drug market in the Kingston area. The pill, patch, or powder formulations of Bootleg Fentanyl is up to 100 times more toxic than morphine, and because it is produced and distributed exclusively by an illegal market, there is no control over the drug’s purity or quality.
Bootleg Fentanyl kills people. There have been deaths from fentanyl within the...
KFL&A Public Health Issues Extended Heat Warning
Posted on Monday, August 08, 2016 12:15 PM
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Monday, August 8, 2016
Kingston – KFL&A Public Health is issuing an extended heat warning for Tuesday, August 9, 2016 to Friday, August 12, 2016 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 heat will arrive during the day Tuesday with humidex values in the mid to high 30’s. This heat episode is expected to...
KFL&A Public Health Issues Heat Warning
Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2016 05:45 AM
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Thursday, August 4, 2016
Kingston – KFL&A Public Health is issuing a heat warning for Thursday, August 4, 2016 and Friday August 5, 2016 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 heat will arrive during the day Thursday with humidex values in the high 30’s. This heat episode is expected to end by Friday...
KFL&A Public Health Issues Extended Heat Warning
Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 12:00 PM
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
KFL&A Public Health Issues Extended Heat Warning
Kingston – KFL&A Public Health is issuing a heat warning for Thursday, July 21, 2016 until Sunday, July 24, 2016, to advise residents in the 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 Thursday with...
KFL&A Public Health Issues Heat Warning
Posted on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 03:15 AM
Kingston – KFL&A Public Health is issuing a heat warning for Tuesday, July 12, 2016 until late Thursday, July 14, 2016, 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 heat will arrive during the day Tuesday with highs of 30C to 33C. Wednesday and Thursday are also expected to be very warm. The nights will be warm and muggy with...