Renfrew County and District Health Unit

Providing exceptional health information, programs and services. Promoting "Optimal Health for all in Renfrew County and District."

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Check your ride. Ensure your child’s bike is adjusted correctly for their height. Have them do a bike check before riding to ensure tires are inflated and brakes are working properly. https://t.co/cc7HjnB8IE #SafeSpeedsForKids #SKW2026

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🩺 Regular checkups can catch early signs of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Prevention starts with awareness. #GetChecked https://t.co/G9tJplzRlz

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Slower streets save lives. In areas where people live, walk and play, speed limits of 30 km/h help protect children and other vulnerable road users. Learn more about #SafeSpeedsForKids: https://t.co/cc7HjnB8IE #SKW2026

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Looking for extra motivation to quit smoking?
Register for your chance to $500!
1. Visit https://t.co/m1oZSVedRJ or https://t.co/z99QKSAPVx
2. Register for a SHO profile
3. Select the Join challenge pop-up
OR Call 1 866 641 7675 to register with a Quit Coach

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Here is a video, which introduces a great way to include plant-based proteins into a meal for your family! These tender juicy “meatballs” are surprisingly prepared with chickpeas and mushrooms. https://t.co/BxBYmOPhQ3

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🍷 Limit alcohol to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and some cancers. Less is best. #DrinkResponsibly https://t.co/7LNtYybZsU

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DYK? Transport incidents are the leading cause of injury-related death and the third-leading cause of injury hospitalizations and emergency department visits in children from birth to age 14. It’s #SKW2026. Learn more: https://t.co/cc7HjnB8IE #SafeSpeedsForKids

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During a power outage, keep fridge and freezer doors closed to preserve food as long as possible. After a power outage, throw away food if it smells or looks “off”, or sat at room temperature for 2+ hours. Spoiled food doesn’t always look or smell bad!
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Ensuring the safety of private drinking water systems is critical to protecting public health.

Public Health Ontario’s Online Water Testing Portal enables you to submit samples and access results online.

Check it out now! https://t.co/QatZBFlcxN

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Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚭
Tobacco and nicotine companies deliberately design their products to hook you.
Flavours, and cooling agents all mask the harshness of nicotine so you inhale more, and get addicted.

But the grip of addiction can be broken.

https://t.co/1yPSoLOY3d

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Almost 60% of tobacco users wish they could quit.

And quitting is the gift that keeps on giving:
⏱️ In 20 minutes, your heart rate drops
🫁 2–12 weeks, your lung function improves
❤️ 1 year, your risk of heart disease is cut in half

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That’s a wrap on Week 4 of Health and Wellness Month! To close out the month, we focused on connection and community with a shared lunch, a staff trivia challenge, & time spent outdoors together. 🌳 Here’s to carrying these habits forward all year! ✨

#alPHa2026 #RCDHU

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Easy to hide, harder to quit.
A new nicotine pouch craze is exploding: Highly attractive, toxic, addictive, damaging brain development and poisoning small children.

Youth are at risk. Stop making nicotine appealing.

WHO’s Global Nicotine Pouch Report. 👉https://t.co/LmdZo5IeRV

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📝Fill out the online consent form to receive timely text message alerts when new and potentially dangerous substances are identified in the illicit drug supply. These alerts aim to promote public safety and reduce harm. Scan the QR code or visit: https://t.co/O82605ttuv

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Standing water should be removed weekly from your property to help keep the mosquito population down. It will keep you outdoors and help prevent diseases such as #WestNile. For more information visit https://t.co/tQlx0E3n09 #RCDHU

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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

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Think vaping helps you deal with stress? Think again. That’s what the industry wants you to believe. Vaping actually makes stress and anxiety worse. Uncover the truth at https://t.co/9yLL56jxVf

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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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Ultra processed foods make up nearly half of preschoolers’ calories in Canada.

Limiting foods like sugary drinks, chips, and sweets, and offering more whole and minimally processed foods supports healthy growth and development.

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You can reduce your risk of #tick bites:
👖Tuck pants into socks & shirts into pants
🧴Use insect repellent with DEET or icaridin
👕Wear light colours
🥾Stay on trails when hiking
🚿Shower after being outdoors
✔️ Do a full body tick check after outdoor activities