Health Unit

The Huron County Health Unit and Perth District Health Unit have both agreed to discuss the potential of a merger between the two Health Units.

The Health Unit, in partnership with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, has been offering STOP (Smoking Treatment for Ontario Patients) workshops in the current model for one year.

Huron County has a new Medical Officer of Health

Eating healthy at work is the focus of Nutrition Month this year.

February 28, 2015 is the last day to enter the Canadian Cancer Society’s Driven to Quit Challenge. Those who are planning to quit smoking, or have recently quit, can register for their chance to win the grand prize of a new car and other cash prizes, in addition to winning many health benefits.

The Huron County Health Unit continues to see stomach-related illness in schools and daycares across the county. Residents can stop the spread of infection by staying home when sick.

Show some love to yourself this month by becoming smoke free.

The Huron County Health Unit has sent letters to students who don’t have a complete immunization record.

Many different viruses and bacteria are causing illness right now in Huron County. It’s important to know how to protect yourself and family members from getting sick, as well as what to watch for during an illness.

The less you drink, the better. When it comes to alcohol, the more a person drinks, the higher the risk of cancer. Drinking less can lower your risk of colorectal, breast and liver cancers as well as mouth, throat and neck cancers.