Association of Local Public Health Agencies is a not-for-profit that provides leadership to the boards of health & public health units from across Ontario.
Clinics will be held in Port Elgin, Owen Sound, and Dundalk for those who can’t access them through their local pharmacy or Health Care Provider. Walk-ins welcome.
What does a safe sleep space actually look like?
Watch our Community Health & Well-being Supervisor, Simone, take you through a checklist you can use for every nap & every night. ✅
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Review medications regularly with your healthcare provider or pharmacist and discuss any side effects, such as feeling dizzy or sleepy. Learn more at https://t.co/hvpDJphsff.
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🍂 Help reduce the spread of respiratory illness by taking simple steps:
✔️ Stay home if you have symptoms
✔️ Wash your hands often
✔️ Avoid visiting those in long-term care, retirement homes, and hospitals if you have symptoms
✔️ Keep your vaccinations up to date
Make sure you’re seen while you ride.
As e-scooter injuries continue to rise in Canada, using a light and wearing visible clothing can help other road users see you, especially at dusk or after dark.
Learn more about e-scooter safety at https://t.co/kCHY1Ld2jd
Updating your child's immunization records with public health is easy. It's also important for keeping our schools and communities safe from vaccine preventable diseases.
Head to https://t.co/jg86Z7lSsa to get started.
Water contamination isn’t always visible, and even clear, good-tasting water can contain harmful bacteria.
Test your private drinking water system now. It’s free, online, and secure.
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Just because its spooky season doesn’t mean you should be scared about your sexual health.
Some sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI) have no symptoms, so getting tested is the best way to protect yourself from scary surprises.
GEPH offers free STBBI testing, condoms, and barrier devices. Call 519-753-4937 or email [email protected] to book an appointment.
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Low-cost rabies clinics are back and are an affordable option for getting your cat or dog immunized. For more information, visit https://t.co/WGfaLjmK0o
Low-cost rabies clinics are back and are an affordable option for getting your cat or dog immunized. For more information, visit https://t.co/WGfaLjmK0o
Secure your spot in our October 22, 2026, Food Handler Course and open new doors.
Enhance your food safety qualifications with our one-day Food Handler Certification Course. https://t.co/yCkYpOi7nq
Teaching your teen to cook can be easy using this video series. It’s designed to help anyone get comfortable in the kitchen.
Let’s get cooking! https://t.co/k6pCdNZ1F4
It is incredible how making time for #PhysicalActivity, limiting sedentary time and sleeping enough will benefit you. It is important for your physical and mental health, as exercise helps you de-stress, focus, and improve your mood. More details here: https://t.co/m83YRlImAV
Planning a festival, fair, or community celebration? Behind the scenes, our public health inspectors work hard to ensure attendees are safe. They review vendor applications and inspect booths for food safety, proper handwashing, refrigeration, and waste disposal.
If you’re looking to host a special event, learn more at https://t.co/O0mU6gp1uN.
#Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Powassan virus symptoms usually appear between 3-30 days after a bite from an infected blacklegged (deer) tick.
If you develop symptoms, call your local #PublicHealth unit or health care provider promptly.
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Be a team player! Walking through a cloud of smoke isn’t the best way to start or finish a game.
Don’t risk getting a $305 fine. Know the Law: https://t.co/PBwfsCorV9
🎒 School vaccines coming up? If your child has questions or feels nervous about vaccination, having a conversation beforehand can help.
Check out this guide with practical tips for talking to your child about vaccines & answering common questions: https://t.co/doh4JurBRa
From preventing outbreaks in schools to reducing youth vaping & helping older adults prevent falls, local public health helps keep Toronto healthy every day, often behind the scenes.
Learn more about how public health works: https://t.co/J3ihSfr4h3
#ThisIsTOPublicHealth
Can you spot the tick?
Ticks are small & hard to see! As the weather cools, they’re still active, so it’s important to keep protecting yourself from tick-borne illnesses.
If you find a tick, find out what kind it is by using the eTick app or visiting https://t.co/cP4QlT6PZv.