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KFL&A community to recognize International FASD Awareness Day

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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...

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...