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Updated special air quality statement for the KFL&A area
Posted on Wednesday, June 07, 2023 04:19 PM
Kingston — Smoke plumes from forest fires in Quebec and northeastern Ontario have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Air quality may improve on Thursday before deteriorating again on Friday for the KFL&A region. Some of the Napanee area may experience poor air quality into the weekend. Air quality and visibility can fluctuate over short distances and can vary from hour to hour.
Wildfire smoke can be harmful to your health even at low concentrations; however, everyone responds differently. Mild...
Special air quality statement for the KFL&A area
Posted on Monday, June 05, 2023 02:39 PM
Kingston — Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for the KFL&A area. High levels of air pollution are expected throughout today and possibly through Tuesday due to the forest fires in Quebec. Air quality and visibility can fluctuate over short distances and can vary from hour to hour due to the wildfire smoke.
Wildfire smoke can be harmful to your health even at low concentrations; however, everyone responds differently. Mild irritation and discomfort are common, and...
Special air quality statement for Kingston, Odessa and Frontenac Islands and Napanee
Posted on Thursday, June 01, 2023 12:54 PM
Kingston — Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for Kingston, Odessa, Frontenac Islands, and Napanee. There is a possibility of deteriorating air quality due to hot and sunny conditions which can cause increasing high levels of air in the above regions. Moderate risk air quality health index (AQHI) values are possible throughout the day, with the potential of short-term high risk AQHI values this afternoon into early this evening.
The AQHI is a scale designed to help...
KFL&A Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee launches electronic survey on decriminalization
Posted on Monday, May 08, 2023 11:49 AM
The Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) Community Drug Strategy Advisory Committee (CDSAC) is exploring decriminalization of illicit substances for personal use by conducting local community consultation. Community members are asked to complete an online survey and share their thoughts on decriminalization. The CDSAC has also been hosting focus groups throughout Kingston connecting specifically with some of those who are most affected by the drug poisoning crisis.
“The KFL&A...
KFL&A Public Health unveils revamped, bilingual website for enhanced user experience
Posted on Thursday, May 04, 2023 02:46 PM
Today, KFL&A Public Health is launching its updated website that features a modern design that streamlines user navigation and enhances search engine functionality, allowing users to quickly access information. Our updated website has been designed based on extensive input from residents, partners, and public health staff, ensuring our users can easily find, access, and share information and resources.
"We take great pride in introducing our newly updated website to our residents and community...
Increased detection of xylazine and benzodiazepines in Ontario’s unregulated drug supply
Posted on Thursday, March 09, 2023 07:00 AM
KFL&A Public Health has released an alert to caution residents about an increased detection of xylazine and benzodiazepines in Ontario’s unregulated drug supply. This is in response to a notification distributed recently by the Chief Medical Officer of Health and Chief Coroner to public health units throughout Ontario.
Both xylazine (a highly toxic animal tranquilizer) and benzodiazepines are potent sedatives that may contribute to an increased risk of drug poisoning and death, when using drugs...
KHSC’s KidsInclusive becomes lead agency for three early child development programs
Posted on Friday, January 27, 2023 04:00 AM
Kingston—On May 1, 2023, with the approval of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS), the operations of three early child development programs at KFL&A Public Health will transfer to KidsInclusive at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC). This change will impact preschool speech language, blind low vision, and infant hearing programs. It is anticipated that this transfer will not disrupt the services of these programs as they are already well aligned with the core...
KFL&A Public Health Releases the Cost of Eating Healthy Report
Posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 06:00 AM
KFL&A Public Health is responsible for monitoring food affordability. In 2022, the cost to eat healthy for a family of four (two adults, two children) in the KFL&A region was approximately $1099 per month.
“Our food costing has shown repeatedly that households on low incomes or social assistance struggle to put healthy food on the table and cover other living expenses after paying rent,” said Tracy McDonough, Registered Dietitian at KFL&A Public Health. “Being unable to afford healthy food can...
New members welcomed to KFL&A Board of Health
Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 09:45 AM
KFL&A Public Health is thanking board chair, Denis Doyle for his service as a member of the KFL&A Board of Health for eight consecutive years. Denis’s retirement from the Board of Health also marks the end of a distinguished career in public service and office.
“I am overwhelmed with gratitude to have had the privilege to serve the residents of KFL&A and to be associated with an agency that provides such a diverse and wonderful range of programs and services that promote and protect our...
Twenty-first annual Jingle Bell Run
Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2022 05:30 AM
KINGSTON – More than 11,000 students and staff from 40 schools in Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) will take part in the 21st annual Jingle Bell Run. Students will be donating a non-perishable food in exchange for a jingle bell and participating in a 1 km festive fit break where they will walk, run or skip around their school or community “with bells on”. This is a partnership between KFL&A Public Health, local school boards, and local food banks to help gather food donations...
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